Is Truffle Salt Keto-Friendly? And 16 Insanely Tasty Ways to Use It

I recently bought a cute little container of truffle salt and, since the taste is amazing, I have been using it on everything. While I assumed that truffle salt, like kosher or Himalayan pink salt, has zero carbs, I wanted to be sure it wouldn't kick me out of ketosis. So I did some research on truffle salt and want to share my findings.

Truffle salt is a keto-friendly seasoning.  Most truffle salts are 95% sea salt combined with 5% black truffles, and have 0 grams carbs, 0 grams fat, and 0 grams protein per serving. Since truffle salt contains zero carbs it can be freely used on any ketogenic or low-carb diet.

I not only learned the nutrition profile of truffle salt but also discovered lots of tasty ways to really elevate my low-carb cooking. In this post, I'll share everything I learned about truffle salt and 16 delicious ways you can use it in your keto cooking!

What is truffle salt?

Truffle salt is a mixture of salt (usually sea salt) and a small amount of dehydrated black truffles, though sometimes milder white truffles are used. Often a truffle salt will also include "truffle flavor,"  or "truffle aroma." And occasionally other ingredients are added, like rosemary, or even habanero peppers.

Truffle salt is considered a "finishing salt" or "seasoning salt" which means it is added after cooking meats, seafood, eggs, or vegetables to enhance the flavor.

Depending on the salt base used, truffle salt can have a fine or coarse grain. Most truffle salts, even with fine grains, can't be used in a salt shaker because of the size of the truffle pieces. Instead, just take a pinch of salt and sprinkle it over your meal.

Caravel Gourmet is one of my favorite truffle salts. Click to see the current price on Amazon.

See those delicious bits of black truffle?

What does truffle salt taste like?

I could say truffle salt tastes like salt plus the taste of truffles, but that description isn't helpful to someone who has never eaten truffles - like me!

I would describe truffle salt as having a deep, earthy, meaty, almost garlic-like flavor. It's pungent, in a good way, and almost buttery. And, of course, truffle salt is salty.

Truffle salt doesn't taste like mushrooms, though truffles and mushrooms are both edible fungi.

I realize words like "earthy," "pungent," or "meaty," may not be appetizing words, but I am in love with the flavor and aroma of truffle salt. Don't be afraid to give it a try. Many people, like myself, fall in love with the taste of truffle salt and use it daily!

16 insanely tasty ways to use truffle salt on a keto diet.

Because truffle salt is a finishing salt, you can use it on any savory keto-friendly dish. It pairs well with fish, steak, pork, and chicken. It also adds a delicious depth of flavor to roasted or steamed low-carb vegetables. Here are 12 ideas to get you thinking.

Buttery, rich scrambled eggs are only made better with truffle salt!

1 - Sprinkle truffle salt on eggs, any style. 

Think scrambled eggs (I use the New York Times scrambled eggs recipe!), fried eggs, poached eggs, or even egg salad.

Cauliflower rice with truffle salt, tilapia with brown butter, and spinach make a delicious keto-friendly meal.

2 - Season cauliflower rice or a zero net carb "rice" like Better Than Rice with truffle salt.

3 - Use it to season a ribeye, filet, or your favorite steak after grilling.

(Either sprinkle the steak with truffle salt just before cooking or use it as a finishing salt AFTER grilling.)

4 - Make low-carb fries or roasted turnip wedges.

Truffle salt and French fries or roasted are a classic combination, but that's a no-go on a keto diet. Instead, toss cubed turnips or radishes in extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with truffle salt, and then bake for low-carb "potatoes."

5 - Make baked truffle kale chips.

Toss well-dried kale leaves (I use the Salad Sling to dry my greens) with a little bit of olive oil and sprinkle with truffle salt. Bake at 350 degrees until the kale is brown and crispy, about 10-15 minutes.

6 - Use truffle salt to season a cauliflower steak, or oven-roasted cauliflower.

7 - Make a truffle Caprese salad.

Sprinkle truffle salt over fresh mozzarella and red, ripe tomatoes instead of balsamic vinegar.

8 - Mix truffle salt with extra-virgin olive oil and use it as a dipping oil for keto-approved bread.

I love Scotty's Keto Bread Mix and bake a loaf often. Add crushed garlic, dried oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes to the oil for even more flavor.

9 - Sprinkle on top of salads to elevate the flavor.

10 - Use as a finishing salt for low-carb soups or bone broth.

When I make bone broth I’ll add some salt while the bone broth is simmering, but add more to taste after the bone broth is finished. Truffle salt is a nice complement to a chicken or beef broth.

RELATED: If you like to make your soups fancy, see 65 Keto-Friendly Soup Garnishes that are Ridiculously Tasty

11 - Sauteed mushrooms are even better with a pinch of truffle salt.

12 - Truffle salt and keto-friendly pasta is a match made in heaven.

Use with zucchini noodles, hearts of palm keto pasta, spaghetti squash or shirataki noodles.

13 - Sprinkle truffle salt on chicken thighs before air frying.

14 - Make truffle butter by mixing softened unsalted butter with truffle salt.

Start with 1 teaspoon of fine truffle salt per stick of butter, taste the butter, and add more if needed. Place truffle butter on waxed paper and roll into a log, or freeze individual portions in Souper Cubes. (See my Rosemary Garlic Compound Butter recipe for details.

RELATED: If you like butter, you’ll love my recipe for Rosemary Garlic Compound Butter. It’s great on steak or other meats, poultry, and veggies.

15 - Use it to flavor shredded pork, beef, or chicken.

Keto Avocado Toast is one of my very favorite meals and it’s even more sexy with a little truffle salt sprinkled on top. Be sure to use a good zero carb bread.

16 - Sprinkle on sliced avocado, or avocado toast.

Is truffle salt healthy?

Truffle salt has zero carbs and is perfect for a keto or low-carb diet. It is also naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo, and Whole-30 compliant.

Truffle salt is mostly (usually 95% or more) salt, so the quality of the salt will impact any health benefits. Look for truffle salt made with a high quality, unrefined sea salt with no anti-caking agents.

Sea salt is has 84 trace minerals that nourish our bodies, sea salt prevents dehydration, is a good source of electrolytes, and can help regulate blood pressure.

Truffles, though there is only a tiny amount in truffle salt, are high in antioxidants, may help reduce inflammation, have anti-bacterial properties, and are a rich source of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Source.

Definitely use truffle salt in moderation, and check with your doctor if you have been advised to limit salt consumption, but for most people a high quality truffle salt can be considered part of a healthy diet.

RELATED: I like to use truffle salt to flavor bone broth when I’m doing Dr. Kellyann’s 5 Day Cleanse and Reset. You can read all about this healthy cleanse here.

Help! My truffle salt smells bad!

In doing my truffle salt research I saw a few comments on Reddit or in Amazon reviews about truffle salt smelling bad. Here’s the deal…

Truffle salt has a strong aroma. Some people love it, and others don’t. It’s kind of how some people love the taste of cilantro and other people think it tastes like soap.

My husband could smell the truffle salt after I had used, even though the container was sealed. (He does not like the aroma and is overly sensitive to smells in general.)

I recommend storing your truffle salt jar inside a Ziploc bag. This will prevent your entire spice drawer from smelling like truffles.

Truffle Shuffle, one manufacturer of truffle salt, made a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank.

If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know I’m an avid Shark Tank Fan. I’ve written about my love for Souper Cubes (who made a deal with Lori Greiner) and the Salad Sling (who did not get a deal).

I was excited to see Jason McKinney and Tyler Vorce, co-founders of Truffle Shuffle, present their business to the Sharks on April 16, 2021. They have multiple facets to their business, including online cooking classes, and truffle-based products, one of which was truffle salt.

I searched for the Truffle Shuffle Balinese Truffle Salt on Amazon while the ABC program was airing, but it sold it before I could add the salt to my cart. (It’s back in stock now.) They also manufacturer Brown Butter Truffle Honey, Black Truffle Carpaccio, and Black Truffle Kettle Corn.

Truffle Shuffle ultimately made a deal with Mark Cuban who offered them $501,000 in exchange for an 18% stake in their delicious business.

Click to see the Truffle Shuffle Amazon Store

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