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Gourmet Sea Salt
: Until recently salt was considered a basic commodity - salt was just salt! Now however, gourmet chefs, in homes and in restaurants, have learned to appreciate and distinguish between the distinctive qualities of the many varieties of sea salts and how these salts enhance the flavors and finish of foods. The purpose of this reference guide is to point out the distinguishing differences among these salts and to our customers choose the perfect salt for their cooking needs. Sea Salt Reference Guide




*Organic Fleur De Sel - Flower of Salt
*Organic Sel Gris - Grey Sea Salt
Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salt
Salish™ - Alderwood Smoked Salt
Fumee de Sel Chardonnay Oak Smoked Fleur De Sel
Australian Murray River - Pink Flake Salt
Peruvian Pink Salt
Bolivian Rose
Kala Namak or Black Salt
Cyprus Flake Salt
Cyprus Black Lava Flake Salt
Hiwa Kai - Hawaiian Sea Salt
Himilayan Pink Salt
Pure Ocean Sea Salt - Fine & Coarse



Fleur De Del Flower Salt Salt French Sea Salt
*Organic Fleur De Sel - Flower of Salt

Accepted by many chefs as the best finishing salt in the world.
Are you looking for organic Fleur De Sel? This is truly one of the best organic sea salts. It is "certified" organic. This requires the Plaudiers (salt rakers) to use only wooden tools to gather the salts. Use as a finishing salt on roasted vegetables and grilled meat. Fleur De Sel Sea Salt flavor is best when used at the end of the cooking process or in finishing a dish. Great on all meat and seafood! *This fleur de sel is certified organic by France’s Nature & Progrés. This is the most rigorous salt certification process, which equates to purity and quality. Other uses: Try on pasta, salads, baked potatoes or eggs and potatoes at breakfast.
7.5
$14.00 | Qty:
Sea Gris Grey Sea Salt Celtic Salt
*Organic Sel Gris - Grey Sea Salt

(Fine and Coarse) a.k.a. Celtic Salt - The fine grey salt has a unique color that makes this a truly beautiful salt. Grey salt from the prestigious salt ponds of Guérande France are completely natural and unrefined. The exceptional French clay in these ponds adds valuable minerals and nutrients that add to both the nutritional value and flavor of these fine salts. *These salts are certified organic by France’s Nature & Progrés. This is the most rigorous salt certification process, which equates to purity and quality. Coarse is ideal for cooking and baking, Fine is the perfect upgrade from ordinary table salt.
Fine 9 oz.
Coarse 7.5 oz
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Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salt
Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salt

Traditionally Hawaiians use Alaea salt in ceremonies to cleanse, purify and bless tools and canoes, as well, in healing rituals for medicinal purposes. Alaea is the traditional Hawaiian table salt used to season
and preserve. Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salt is non-processed and rich in trace minerals, all of which are found in sea water. A small amount of harvested reddish Hawaiian clay (Alaea) enriches the salt with Iron-Oxide. Savor a unique and pleasant flavor while roasting or grilling meats. It is the traditional and authentic seasoning for native Hawaiian dishes such as Kalua Pig, Hawaiian Jerky and Poke. Great for Kalua Pig, Prime Rib and Pork Loin. Coarse 9.5 oz

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alderwood smoked sea salt
Salish™ - Alderwood Smoked Sea Salt

A new breed of natural smoked salt, this Pacific Sea Salt is slow smoked over real alderwood, giving it an authentic, clean smoke flavor. Salish™ smoked sea salt is a 100 % natural way to add authentic smoked flavor with no strange aftertaste. No liquid smoke, artificial flavors or coloring are added. Salish Smoked Sea Salt combines traditional Alderwood flavor with sea salt to create a most unique and beautiful spice to use in any of your favorite recipes. Try on Salmon, red meat, reamy pasta dishes & baked potatoes Once referring to the Puget Sound, the name Salish™ comes from the Native American Indians- the first to inhabit the great Pacific Northwest. Northwest Red Alderwood has been used to smoke salmon and other meats for hundreds and hundreds of years, making it a true Northwest tradition. Fine - 9 oz.

$11.99 | Qty:
chardonnay oak smoked sea salt
Fumee de Sel
Chardonnay Oak Smoked Fleur De Sel


This is unlike any smoked sea salt available. Fleur de Sel is cold smoked with Chardonnay oak chips to preserve the mineral content and natural flavor of the salt. Fumee de Sel is a one of a kind salt has been developed in cooperation with a prestigious winery.
Fleur De Sel is smoked from seasoned French oak wine barrels, which for years have been used in the aging of fine wines. The five to seven year old barrels are hand selected for wood smoking chips. Starting with salt crystals that are hand raked in France and ending with the all natural smoking that has to be done in very small batches. This unique smoked salt is hand made from start to finish. The crystals are smoked to a light toasty brown and have a deep smoke flavor without being bitter. The moist Fleur de Sel crystals readily absorb the natural smoked flavors of the oak and chardonnay. As with all Fleur de Sel, its flavor is best when used at the end of the cooking process or in finishing a dish. Great on all meat and seafood! Other uses: Try on pasta, salads, baked potatoes or eggs and potatoes at breakfast.
Coarse - 7.5 oz

$18.00 Qty:
Murray River Pink Flake Sea Salt
Australian Murray River - Pink Flake Salt

Australian Murray River salt crystals are light & delicate peach/apricot colored flakes. They have a wonderfully mild flavor. The texture is ideal for use as a finishing salt. The crystals melt quickly and evenly making Murray River flake salt ideal for finishing, roasting, and baking. The Murray River is the greatest of Australia's rivers. The source of its water is the snowy Australian Alps. Salt is a natural feature in many Australian landscapes. This salt is produced naturally from the underground brines in the Murray Darling Basin. A red pigment, carotene, is secreted from the salt tolerant algae. The underground saline waters have been laying dormant for thousands of years. By utilizing these waters the environment is improved and a beautiful salt is produced.
Flake - 4 oz
$11.99  | Qty:
peruvian pink salt
Peruvian Pink Salt

Peruvian Pink Salt is harvested in terraced salt flats in the foothills of Peru. The crystals have a high moisture content and a light pink color. Peruvian Pink salt has a strong flavor and is a great seasoning salt.Flake - 9 oz
$11.99  | Qty:
black sea salt
Kala Namak a.k.a. Black Salt

Kala Namak or Black Salt is a special type of Indian mineral salt. It is actually pinkish grey rather than black and has a very distinctiive sulfurous mineral taste (like hard boiled egg yolks). Black Salt is used in Indian cuisine as a condiment and is added to chaats, chutneys, raitas and many other savory Indian snacks.Flake - 9 oz
$11.99  | Qty:
bolivian rose andes mountain sea salt
Bolivian Rose - Andes Mountain - Fine

Bolivian Rose salt is hand harvested from the Andes Mountain range in Bolivia. Ancient sea salt deposits were covered with volcanic lava creating this high mineral salt and protecting it from pollution. The light rose & orange color of Bolivian Rose makes it gorgeous when presented in a clear salt shaker or mill. Flake - 4 oz
$11.99  | Qty:
black lava sea salt
Cyprus Black Lava Flake Salt

Cyprus Black Lava flake salt is simply Mediterranean flake salt mixed with activated charcoal. The beautiful color is not the only benefit that the charcoal adds. It also gives it a unique taste and acts as a natural detoxifier.
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flake salt
Cyprus Flake Salt

The Cyprus Flake Salt are known for their large pyramid shaped crystals. Light and fluffy with the mild taste characteristic of Mediterranean salts. Popular for cooking and baking. This flake salt is also commonly used as a garnish for fish and vegetable dishes.
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himilayan pink salt
Himalayan Pink Sea Salt - Fine

Himalayan Pink Salt is harvested from ancient sea salt deposits deep in the Himalayan Mountains. It is recognized for the beautiful pink color and high mineral content. Available in fine and coarse grain sizes.
hawaiian sea salt
Hiwa Kai - Hawaiian Sea Salt

Hiwa Kai - Hawaiian Sea Salt has a stunning black color and silky texture. Solar evaporated Pacific sea salt is combined with activated charcoal. This compliments the natural salt flavor and adds numerous health benefits to the salt.
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pure ocean sea salt
COARSE - Pure Ocean Sea Salt - 21 oz.

Pure Ocean quite is possibly the best tasting sea salt in the world! Completely unrefined, the natural minerals add subtle nuances of flavor that make this sea salt superior. Pure Ocean is simply solar evaporated ocean water with no additives of any kind. Pure Ocean is pure flavor. Visualize the crisp blue waters, warm sun and gentle winds that naturally produce this premium sea salt. Pure Ocean sea salts are Kosher Certified by the Orthodox Union. The Orthodox Union is the world’s largest and most respected kosher certification agency. *Available in Fine or Coarse Grain. The fine is perfect for baking, cooking & seasoning & the coarse is specially sized for use in salt mills.
$8.99  | Qty:
pure ocean sea salt
FINE - Pure Ocean Sea Salt - 21 oz.

Pure Ocean quite is possibly the best tasting sea salt in the world! Completely unrefined, the natural minerals add subtle nuances of flavor that make this sea salt superior. Pure Ocean is simply solar evaporated ocean water with no additives of any kind. Pure Ocean is pure flavor. Visualize the crisp blue waters, warm sun and gentle winds that naturally produce this premium sea salt. Pure Ocean sea salts are Kosher Certified by the Orthodox Union. The Orthodox Union is the world’s largest and most respected kosher certification agency. *Available in Fine or Coarse Grain. The fine is perfect for baking, cooking & seasoning & the coarse is specially sized for use in salt mills.
$8.99  | Qty:

Gourmet Sea Salt: Reference Guide

Until recently salt was considered a basic commodity - salt was just salt! Now however, gourmet chefs, in homes and in restaurants, have learned to appreciate and distinguish between the distinctive qualities of the many varieties of sea salts and how these salts enhance the flavors and finish of foods. The purpose of this reference guide is to point out the distinguishing differences among these salts and to our customers choose the perfect salt for their cooking needs.

Black Salt
Black salt is an unrefined mineral salt. It is actually a pearly pinkish gray rather than black, and has a strong, sulfuric flavor. Uses: Use in authentic Indian cooking.

Celtic Salt
or French Grey Sea Salt
Celtic salt refers to naturally moist salts harvested from the pristine Atlantic seawater off the coast of Brittany, France. These salts, which are rich in trace mineral content, are hand harvested using the Celtic method of wooden rakes allowing no metal to touch the salt.

Coarse Salt
Coarse salt is a larger grained sea salt crystal. Most recipes calling for salt intend using finely ground salt, however, many professional chefs prefer cooking with coarse salt because they can easily measure it with their fingers. It is less moisture sensitive so it resists caking and is easily stored. Uses: Salt crusts on meat or fish, and flavoring for soups, stews and pasta.


Finishing Salts
Premier salts that are grown in special areas around world and are known for their unique textures which allow them to quickly dissolve when applied to food at presentation. These salts bring out the depth of natural flavors of any dish. Flake Salt, Fleur De Sel, French Sea Sal

Flake Salt
Flake sea salt is a light crystal reminiscent of snowflakes. Seawaters are evaporated using the natural processes of sun and wind producing salt brine that is fed into an open evaporating pan. The brine is then slowly heated to the point where delicate pyramids shaped crystals of salt appear. The finished product is light, flaky sea salt.

Fleur de Sel
Other Names: Flower of Salt, Flor De Sal (Portuguese)

Fleur de Sel (flower of salt) is the premier condiment salt. This artisan sea salt is comprised of "young" crystals that form naturally on the surface of salt evaporation ponds. They are hand harvested under specific weather conditions by traditional "Paludiers" (salt farmers). True Fleur de Sel comes from the Guérande region of France. Like fine wine regions, different areas within Guérande produce salts with their own unique flavors and aroma profiles. Uses: Ideal for salads, cooked fresh vegetables and grilled meats.

French Sea Salt
French sea salts are harvested from pristine Atlantic seawater. Unlike most American Sea salts, they are usually unrefined, so they retain more of the trace minerals that naturally occur in seawater. These minerals include natural iodine. Uses: Ideal for salads, cooked fresh vegetables and grilled meat.

Grey Salt
Other Names: Sel Gris, Celtic Sea Salt
Grey Salt is a “moist” unrefined sea salt usually found on the coastal areas of France. Its light grey, almost light purple color comes from the clay found in the salt flats. The salt is collected by hand using traditional Celtic methods. Grey Salt has gained great fame in the mainstream culinary world in the last few years and is considered by many to be the best quality salt available.

Grinder Salt
Grinder salts are typically large dry crystals suitable to a salt mill or grinder. The white salt crystals are easy to grind in the mills and the lower moisture content allows the salt to flow through with little hassle. Uses: For flavoring foods at the table when the host determines that a finer, higher grade finishing salt is not required. Note: Always use a salt mill with a ceramic or plastic grinding mechanism. Metal, including stainless steel, will corrode and adversely flavor the salt.

Alaea Sea Salt
Alaea Sea Salt is a traditional Hawaiian table salt used to season and preserve. A natural mineral called "Alaea" (volcanic baked red clay) is added to enrich the salt with iron oxide. This natural additive is what gives the salt its distinctive pink color. The clay imparts a subtle flavor that is said to be mellower than regular sea salt. Uses: It is the traditional and authentic seasoning for native Hawaiian dishes such as Kalua Pig, Poke and Hawaiian Jerky. Also good on prime rib and pork loin.

Italian Sea Salt
Italian sea salt is produced from the low waters of the Mediterranean Sea along the coast of Sicily. It is a natural salt rich in minerals such as iodine, fluorine, magnesium and potassium with a much lower percentage of sodium chloride than regular table salt. The salt pans are filled with the seawater in the spring and left to evaporate relying on the heat of the Sicilian sun and strong African winds. Harvesting takes place once the water has evaporated and it is crushed and ground without further refining. These salts have a delicate taste and plenty of flavor without being too strong or salty. Uses: Highlight salads, finish roasts and sauces. Great as a garnish on bruschetta.

Kosher Salt
Kosher Salt is regular salt that is so named for its use in the preparation of meat according to the requirements of Jewish dietary guidelines. It contains fewer additives, and has a more salty taste than ordinary table salt. It generally comes in flakes rather than granules. The flakes dissolve easily, and have a less pungent flavor than table salt. Due to the shape of the granules, there is simply less salt in a pinch of kosher salt than in a pinch of table salt. This is the kind of salt most often used on top of pretzels and on the rims of margarita glasses. It is important to note that all Kosher salt is not necessarily sea salt. Kosher salt comes in fine and coarse grain.

Sea Salt

Sea salt is a broad term that generally refers to unrefined salt derived directly from a living ocean or sea. It is harvested through channeling ocean water into large clay trays and allowing the sun and wind to evaporate it naturally. Manufacturers of sea salt typically do not refine sea salt as much as other kinds of salt, so it still contains traces of other minerals, including iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and iodine. Proponents of sea salt rave about its bright, pure, clean flavor, and about the subtleties lent to it by these other trace minerals. Some of the most common sources for sea salt include the Mediterranean Sea, the North Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean (particularly in France, on the coast of Brittany). Sea salt is thought to be healthier and more flavorful that traditional table salt.

Smoked Sea Salt
Smoked Sea Salts are a relatively new and exciting gourmet salt in the US! They are naturally smoked over real wood fires to infuse the salt crystals with 100% natural smoke flavor. Smoked Sea Salts add a unique flavor to a wide range of dishes including roasts, chicken, salads and sandwiches. Unlike artificially infused smoke flavored salts all of our smoked sea salts are naturally smoked. Uses: Great when grilling or oven roasting. This is a must when cooking Salmon. Also adds an authentic smoke house flavor to soups, salads, pasta and sandwiches.

Table Salt

Table salt is the most common kind of salt found in the average kitchen. It usually comes from salt mines and once it's mined, it is refined and most minerals are removed from it until it is pure sodium chloride. Most table salt is available either plain or iodized. American salt manufacturers began iodizing salt in the 1920's, in cooperation with the government, after people in some parts of the country were found to be suffering from goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by an easily-preventable iodine deficiency. People require less than 225 micrograms of iodine a day. Seafood as well as sea salt contains iodine naturally and the supplement is unnecessary if there are sufficient quantities of either in one's diet. Note: Natural sea salt is a healthy replacement for ordinary table salt.



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