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Kalpasi (Black Stone Flower)
Also known asKalpasi
Botanical name: Parmotrema perlatumGeneral knowledge
Kalpasi (black stone flower) is a dried lichen, generally identified as Parmotrema perlatum, that grows on rocks and tree bark; it has little aroma when dry and releases its flavour when heated in fat. It contributes earthy, umami-rich depth.
Grades and variants
Grades and forms offered; where no grades are stated, a single standard listing is shown.
Standard
Standard listing — grades to be confirmed
- Form
- dried lichen flakes
- Description
- Single standard listing; no separate grades.
Specifications
The parameters we state for this product, each with its status.
No specification is stated for this product.
Specifications are confirmed per order.
Applications
Typical uses.
- Curries
- Broths
- Spice blends
- Chettinad and Maharashtrian masalas (goda masala, kala masala)General culinary use
“General culinary use” marks general information about how the spice is commonly used; it is not a statement by Nurtured Spices.
See also
Related products
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