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Persian Blue Salt
Origin: Iran, Flavor Profile: Slightly sweet, bold mineral aftertaste, Best Uses: Finishing salt for fish and salads.
Icelandic Sea Salt
Origin: Iceland, Flavor Profile: Briny, with a slight sweetness, Best Uses: Finishing, seasoning, and seafood.
Maldon Sea Salt
Origin: England, Flavor Profile: Crisp, clean taste with a light flakiness, Best Uses: Finishing, seasoning, grilling.
Sel Gris
Origin: France, Flavor Profile: Coarse, mineral-rich, moist, Best Uses: Cooking, finishing, brines.
Bolivian Rose Salt
Origin: Bolivia, Flavor Profile: Mild, clean taste with a hint of minerals, Best Uses: Finishing, seasoning, creating salt crusts.
Hawaiian Red Alaea Salt
Origin: Hawaii, Flavor Profile: Earthy, slightly sweet, Best Uses: Poke, Kalua Pig, and other Hawaiian dishes.
Smoked Sea Salt
Origin: Varies, often from the US or Europe, Flavor Profile: Woody, smoky, Best Uses: Grilling, seasoning meats, robust dishes.
Kala Namak
Origin: India, Flavor Profile: Pungent, sulfuric, Best Uses: Indian cuisine, vegan cooking to mimic egg flavor.
Italian Sea Salt
Origin: Italy, Flavor Profile: Bright, pure, with trace minerals, Best Uses: Cooking, pasta water, seasoning.
Himalayan Pink Salt
Origin: Pakistan, Flavor Profile: Mild, with mineral complexity, Best Uses: Finishing, cooking, curing.
Cyprus Flake Salt
Origin: Cyprus, Flavor Profile: Mild, saline flavor with a pyramid shape, Best Uses: Finishing dishes, bread toppings.
Black Hawaiian Salt
Origin: Hawaii, Flavor Profile: Earthy, with a hint of smokiness, Best Uses: Finishing salt, especially for seafood and pork dishes.
Guérande Salt
Origin: France, Flavor Profile: Earthy, with a soft texture, Best Uses: General cooking, finishing, seasoning.
Dead Sea Salt
Origin: Middle East, Flavor Profile: Bitter, mineral-rich, Best Uses: Therapeutic, spas, not recommended for consumption.
Trapani Sea Salt
Origin: Italy, Flavor Profile: Brisk, bright, with minerals, Best Uses: Everyday cooking, seafood pasta, salads.
Alpine Rock Salt
Origin: Austria/Germany, Flavor Profile: Mild, with hints of minerality, Best Uses: Cooking, curing and pickling.
Murray River Salt
Origin: Australia, Flavor Profile: Mild, creamy taste with a hint of peach color, Best Uses: Finishing, especially with desserts and seafood.
Yakima Applewood Smoked Salt
Origin: United States, Flavor Profile: Sweet, smokey, Best Uses: Finishing, barbecued meats, rubs and marinades.
Fleur de Sel
Origin: France, Flavor Profile: Delicate, briny, Best Uses: Finishing, seasoning.
Pink Lake Salt
Origin: Australia, Flavor Profile: Gentle, with a slight minerality, Best Uses: Baking, seasoning, finishing.
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