Loco salt
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Ingredient Information

Name

Loco salt

Category

Especias y Hierbas

Popularity

6 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Loco Salt is a traditional seasoning used in various Latin American cuisines that provides a unique and distinctive flavor to dishes. It is a mixture of salt and local herbs, which can vary depending on the region, giving it an aromatic and slightly spicy character.

This ingredient originates from rural areas of countries such as Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, where it is used to enhance typical dishes like stews, meats, fish, or even as a seasoning for salads. Its artisanal preparation combines sea salt or rock salt with native plants, such as dried chili peppers, oregano, and sometimes other ingredients like garlic or cumin, granting a complexity of flavor.

Regarding its properties, loco salt not only acts as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer but also provides benefits related to the plants it contains, such as antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, depending on its specific components.

In different regions of Hispanic America, loco salt may also be known by other names such as seasoned salt, flavored salt, or simply salt and herb mix. Its use is highly valued in home cooking to give recipes a special and authentic touch.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
38758mg
sodium
0mcg
folate
0mg
potassium
0
calories
0mcg
lycopene
0g
proteins
0mg
vitamin c
0g
total fats
0g
carbohydrates

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