Have you ever wondered more about salt? Where does it originate? In some regions, natural elements gather to form salt flats. These sites are beautiful to visit, like Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia or Death Valley in California, but not all salts are the same, believe it or not!
What's the difference between finishing salts and table salts?
Finishing salts come from different parts of the world. Their flavor profiles take on the concentrated qualities of the elements surrounding them. They are applied at the end of your meal preparation to give off just a touch of umami to your dish and tie your meal together.
Human hands and machinery alter table salts; some use additives and flavorings before they live in your spice cabinet. Table salts are used to layer your flavors and are not cost-effective for recipe batching.
Have you ventured out and tried other salts?
- Lava salt is best used in fish recipes to add an element of earthiness to the dish. Somehow the mineral and the animal come together in harmony. Lava Salt
- Licorice salts help enhance robust game meats like venison and lamb. They are also used to top chocolates and elevate heavily spiced cakes. Licorice Salt
These final additions to your meal became finishing salts. Sometimes you just want to give a glimpse of nature to your dish. Experience deliciousness all from one pinch! Finishing & Exotic Salts