Sea Salt and Rock Salt

From table to finishing to Kosher salt, there is a magnificent and varied world of salt out there to discover. Salt, often an afterthought to many, can be a mighty and powerful thing in cooking, and can make or break a recipe. There are even some rare salts like Himalayan sea salt, which is harvested in Pakistan, from old salt fields that were left from an evaporated lagoon 600 million years ago. Fleur de Sel from the salt marshes of Guerande and Maldon Sea Salt are a coveted culinary ingredient, full of sea flavor and trace minerals, all in gorgeously shaped flakes and crystals that not only give flavor, but also a delicious crunch. This is why flaky salt is generally used as a finishing salt, right before serving a dish, to give that textural interest and burst of salt, unexpected and pleasant. Coarse salt is perfect to rub on meats and poultry prior to grilling or roasting, the crystals adhering to the meat for salty, flavorful result. We carry a great variety of cooking salt and finishing salts online at Gourmet Wholesaler, which you can buy in bulk or smaller quantities for different purposes. Never be without Fleur de Sel, Maldon or Himalayan pink salt. Stock up on gourmet ingredients like truffle sea salt, Hawaiian black lava sea salt, and many other rare and unique salts from around the world to keep your pantry well stocked and well salted!