But the premium compared to other types of salt is steep. Nine-times-roasted bamboo salt, sometimes referred to as "purple bamboo salt," can cost over 10 times the price of pink Himalayan salt.

Purple Bamboo Park is one of the seven largest parks in Beijing. It is situated at the southern end of Baishiqiao Road, with its eastern gate directly across the street from Capital Gymnasium.

A tall, pale variety of bamboo called white bamboo makes dizi whose sounds are brighter. Dizi made of darker purple bamboo ...

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!