Eno Fruit Salt

Eno Fruit Salt is a popular over-the-counter antacid and digestive aid, known for its effervescent properties. This fine, white powder is a blend of sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, and sodium carbonate. When mixed with water, it creates a bubbly, slightly salty and tangy drink. Primarily used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach, Eno Fruit Salt is a common household remedy for quick relief from digestive discomfort. Its unique fizzy texture and slightly citrusy flavor make it a palatable and refreshing solution.

Beyond the medicine cabinet, Eno has quietly earned a spot in a lot of Indian kitchens. Because it fizzes the instant it hits liquid, it works as a fast-acting leavening agent in batters that don't have time to ferment — think quick dhokla, khaman, or a soft sponge cake when you're short on baking powder. Stir it in right at the end, and you'll watch the batter puff up almost immediately; that's the carbon dioxide doing exactly what it does in your stomach, just in a mixing bowl instead.

The flavor on its own is clean and mildly saline with a faint lemony edge, which is why it disappears so easily into both drinks and batters. It isn't a nutritional ingredient in any real sense — there are no meaningful calories, vitamins, or minerals here beyond a hefty dose of sodium — so think of it as a functional helper rather than something you eat for nourishment. Use it in small, measured amounts and it earns its keep.