Types of Salt
Salt is a lot like wine, it can come from many different sources, such as seawater, salt deposits, or volcanic rock. The surrounding environment of the salt water ultimately impacts the sea salt just like notes of pear or tobacco when enjoying different wines from around the world. Let's discover the world of salt together...
Sea Salt
Sea salt can be found all over the world since the planet is 70% covered by ocean water. Sea salt is most commonly harvested by evaporating the seawater. It's also loaded with the essential traces of minerals. Sea Salt is great for just about anything and can be used while cooking, as a dry rub or brine, a seasoning and also as a finishing salt. It's the perfect go to salt for any use in your kitchen.
Mediterranean Flake Salt
Mediterranean Flake Sea Salt is similar in texture and flakiness to the store-bought, boxed Kosher salt. Mediterranean Flake Sea Salt is unrefined offering a far superior level of quality, as well as all the valuable minerals - which unfortunately other Kosher flake salts remove these minerals during their refining processes. Mediterranean Flake Sea Salt is also completely natural and untouched by chemicals. No additives or drying agents are ever used. Mediterranean Flake Sea Salt dissolves and blends well with all types of ingredients and can be used in baking, cooking, for cocktails as well as a finishing salt. The crystals are shaped like small, flakes. This natural sea salt is an exquisite gourmet upgrade from refined Kosher flake salt.
Kosher Salt
Since we mentioned above that Mediterranean Flake Salt is the perfect replacement for any flaky salts, other wise known as, Kosher salts. We highly recommend staying far away from these salts as they are laced with nasty chemicals as mentioned here. It's also important to know that any salt is already considered Kosher by the Jewish community since it does not fall into a category that requires certification by any Jewish institute. So reach for our Mediterranean Flake and enjoy it's purity.
Pink Himalayan Salt
Pink Himalayan salt comes from the Himalayan Mountain Range and was actually formed over 600,000,000 years ago! That's right, it formed when the dinosaurs ruled the earth, and two massive continents collided trapping an ocean in between. This ocean dried up over those millions of years and formed the beautiful pink Himalayan sea salt we all can enjoy today! What's even more amazing about this salt is that our oceans were perfectly clean way back then - uncontaminated by humans. It's truly the purest sea salt found on our earth today. Don't be fooled by other salt manufacturers who simply dye salt with red dye to create the pink color! All of SALTOPIA's Pink Himalayan salts are certified authentic and pure.
Hawaiian Alaea Salt
Alaea salt is a Hawaiian salt that is made from ground red volcanic clay from the island of Hawaii. It is constituted of over 80 minerals and is rich in iron oxide. It has a mild saltiness and a delicate flavor. It’s a great choice for seasoning meats, fish, sautéing, BBQ'ing and roasting all different types of foods. It's also a beautiful salt due to its red color and adds flare as a finishing salt to many dishes.
Hawaiian Black Lava Salt
Black lava salt is yet one more beautiful salt which is harvested in Hawaii. It is then infused with activated charcoal from lava giving the salt its silky black color. The charcoal acts as a wonderful dietary cleanser and improves overall digestion. This beautiful salt can be enjoyed in just about any dish. This salt is often preferred by professional Chefs due to its luxurious color, adding complexity, as well as flavor to any dishes.
Cyprus Salt
Cyprus salt comes from the Mediterranean Sea around the island of Cyprus. It's known for its large, pyramid-shaped crystals and mild flavor. Cyprus salt is made by evaporating seawater in shallow pans, a process that can take up to two years - which also adds to the cost of this gorgeous and rare salt. Cyprus salt can be used for cooking, baking, and as a garnish. It's great for adding crunch to desserts like chocolate, brownies, and gelato. It's also a delightful seasoning for roasted vegetables, grilled meats and salmon.
Flavored Salts
Flavored salts are a combination of a carefully selected sea salt and the addition of an herb or spice. Flavored salts are designed to enhance the flavor of a dish while also adding layers of flavor to the recipe. Flavored salts are convenient when you want to add flavor to a recipe but may not always have the fresh ingredients on hand. You can use them to season anything and everything including meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, pasta, salads, baked goods and much more.
SALTOPIA has become the nation's leading flavored salts expert! We have the largest variety of flavored salts available.