Some varieties of black salt, such as black lava salt, are actually black in color, but many arenât. In its rock form, it ranges from brownish-pink to deep purple. When the salt is ground up, it becomes a pinkish-gray or light purple color. When mixed with food, it becomes a deep red with purple and brown tints.
Image caption Dilma Rousseff was quick to acknowledge her mentor and former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after her victory. Dilma Rousseff, the first woman to be elected president of Brazil, has had her share of career ups and downs. She first came to prominence as the protege of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil's beloved former president who is better know as Lula.
Mr Bouteflika returned to the political stage in 1999, when he stood for the presidency with the backing of the army. He was originally one of seven candidates, but the other six pulled out, protesting that the vote had been rigged in Mr Bouteflika's favour. ABDELAZIZ BOUTEFLIKA.