Fine Sea Salt, Organically Approved, 1kg

1Kg of Organically approved fine seas salt packed in our plant-based, compostable bags.

Fine sea salt is a highly refined form of sea salt that has smaller, more uniform crystals compared to coarse sea salt. It is harvested through the evaporation of seawater, just like coarse sea salt, but undergoes more processing to remove impurities and to give it its fine texture. The smaller crystals dissolve quickly, making it a versatile option for cooking and baking.

Flavour Profile:

Fine sea salt has a clean, briny taste, similar to other salts, but because the crystals are finer, it tends to dissolve faster and has a more intense flavour per pinch than coarse sea salt. It provides a smooth, even saltiness, which is great for seasoning and balancing flavours in both simple and complex dishes.

Common Uses for Fine Sea Salt:

1. Everyday Cooking:

Fine sea salt is widely used as a general-purpose seasoning for a variety of dishes, including meats, vegetables, soups, and stews. Its fine crystals dissolve easily, making it perfect for evenly seasoning food during cooking.

• How to Use: Sprinkle fine sea salt on foods like grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or stir-fries while cooking to bring out their natural flavours. You can also stir it directly into sauces or soups to season the dish evenly.

2. Baking:

Fine sea salt is often used in baking because of its ability to dissolve quickly and uniformly throughout doughs and batters. It's commonly added to bread, cakes, cookies, and pastry recipes to enhance the overall flavour.

• How to Use: Add fine sea salt to your baking recipes, such as bread, cookies, or cakes, to balance the sweetness and enhance the other flavours. It’s especially useful in yeast-based recipes to help control the fermentation process.

3. Seasoning for Salted Caramel and Sweets:

Fine sea salt is perfect for enhancing the sweetness of desserts like salted caramel or chocolate-based treats. The small crystals dissolve quickly, allowing you to add just the right amount of salt to create that sweet-salty flavour contrast.

• How to Use: Sprinkle fine sea salt over caramel sauces, chocolate truffles, or salted caramel brownies to give them a sophisticated finish.

4. Salad Dressings and Sauces:

Because fine sea salt dissolves so quickly, it’s an excellent choice for making salad dressings and sauces, where even seasoning is essential. It ensures that your dressings are uniformly seasoned, without any visible salt crystals.

• How to Use: Add fine sea salt to vinaigrettes, mayonnaise-based sauces, or pasta sauces for smooth, well-seasoned flavours.

5. Sprinkling on Dishes Before Serving:

Fine sea salt can be used as a finishing salt, though it’s less crunchy than coarse salts. It’s ideal for sprinkling over dishes just before serving to add flavour without disrupting the texture too much.

• How to Use: Lightly sprinkle fine sea salt over dishes like salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats just before serving for a delicate salt finish.

6. Seasoning Pasta and Rice:

Fine sea salt is often added to boiling water when cooking pasta or rice. Since it dissolves quickly, it can be evenly distributed throughout the cooking water to season the grains or pasta.

• How to Use: Add a generous pinch of fine sea salt to the water when cooking pasta or rice to season it from the inside out.

7. Preserving and Curing:

Fine sea salt can be used in the process of curing meats or preserving vegetables. It helps draw out moisture, creating the right environment for preservation and enhancing the flavour.

• How to Use: Use fine sea salt to cure meats, such as salmon or pork, or as part of a brine for pickling vegetables.

8. Salt for Rimming Glasses:

Fine sea salt is commonly used for rimming cocktail glasses, particularly in drinks like margaritas or bloody marys. The fine crystals stick well to the rim and provide an even, delicate salty contrast to the drink.

• How to Use: Moisten the rim of a glass with lime juice or water, then dip it into fine sea salt to coat the edge for cocktails like margaritas or bloody marys.

9. In Salt Scrubs:

Fine sea salt is sometimes used in DIY exfoliating scrubs. It’s gentle on the skin while still providing an effective way to remove dead skin cells and improve circulation.

• How to Use: Combine fine sea salt with olive oil or coconut oil to create a scrub that can be used on your skin for exfoliation.