Narrator: The health benefits of food have always played an important role in Korean culture. For centuries, bamboo salt baked two to three times has been used in traditional Korean medicine.

One such exceptional variety is Korean bamboo salt, also known as purple bamboo salt or Jukyeom. Priced at approximately Rs. 7,500 (around USD 100) for just 250 grams, this salt is among the most ...

One such exotic condiment is the Korean bamboo salt, also known as bamboo salt, purple bamboo salt or Jugyeom, which costs a whopping $100 (Rs 8,621) for 250 grams, or Rs 34,484 ($400) per kilo!