Worm salt
Spices$2.27 / 50gReference price: Tajin Clasico 142 g $6,45. This product isn't sold in the country.Approximate price based on Australian supermarkets.
Worm salt - an authentic Mexican cooking ingredient (spices). Find it in Mexican and Latin American grocery stores across Australia or online via Amazon Australia. The recipes below show how to use this ingredient step by step.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Worm salt, part of the spices section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 4 recipes in our collection, including Mezcalina (Oaxacan Mezcal Cocktail), Mezcal Paloma Cocktail and Chinicuil Maguey Worm Tacos. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with - the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using worm salt
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer - grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Worm salt?
Worm salt is used in 4 recipes in our collection, such as Mezcalina (Oaxacan Mezcal Cocktail) and Mezcal Paloma Cocktail. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Worm salt in Australia?
Look for Worm salt at Mexican and Latin American grocers in Australia, or at Asian grocers, which carry many of the same dried chillies and spices.
How should Worm salt be stored?
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer - grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.