FLAKY SEA SALT
Bright and mineral-forward, with a satisfying crunch and a subtle umami finish. This is the salt we started with in 2011 and the one chefs reach for last, right before the plate goes out.
Tasting notes & pairings
Large, dry pyramid flakes that shatter between the fingers and dissolve on contact, releasing a clean burst of Arctic brine with no bitterness. Use less salt for more flavor.
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Best with: Steak, eggs, roast vegetables, artisan bread, seafood, pasta, dark chocolate, the rim of a cocktail. Cook, brine and cure with it when you want a clean salt.
How it is made
Arctic seawater from the Westfjords of Iceland, evaporated with 100% geothermal energy. Hot water from the ground at Reykjanes runs under our pans until the flakes form, and we lift them out by hand. Nothing is burned, so the carbon footprint in making the salt is zero, and the whole business is Climate Neutral Certified. Read why we make salt this way.
Ingredients & testing
Hand-harvested Icelandic sea salt, 90 g / 3.17 oz glass jar. No anti-caking agents, no additives, no iodine. Every batch is third-party tested for heavy metals. Kosher certified. Pure flake salt keeps indefinitely; flavored salts hold their quality for five years.
Shipping & our promise
Free US shipping on orders over $50. Subscribe and it arrives every one to four months at 10% off; skip or cancel any time. If a jar arrives damaged or the salt is not what you hoped for, write to saltverk@saltverk.is and we will make it right.
Two ingredients. Arctic seawater and geothermal heat. That is the whole recipe, and it is why a jar of Saltverk costs more than the salt next to it. Why it costs more →
Keep the jar. When it runs low, refill it from the 6 oz pouch and save the glass.
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