Fine red salt TERRE EXOTIQUE, 300 g.

In the late 18th century, British Captain James Cook wrote of the high quality salt mined in Hawaii, but claimed that “the salt is reddish and dirty”. A few centuries later, this ‘dirty’ salt has become the salt of choice for famous chefs and gourmets around the world. It is Hawaiian red salt, which is cherry red in colour due to the high iron content of the salt. Similar to black salt, red salt is extracted using red volcanic clay in the salt-making process. Highly revered and used by the local population for ritual blessings and religious festivals, this salt is now also found in the kitchens of some of the world’s most famous restaurants. This salt contains around 80 different minerals that are beneficial to our bodies.

Appearance

Red salt from Hawaii is very fine, with small, dark red salt crystals. The colour of this salt comes from red volcanic clay, which is rich in iron.

Taste

This salt has a mild, earthy flavour with excellent notes of hazelnut and a surprisingly salty aftertaste.

In the kitchen

It is a rather versatile salt that can be used both during cooking and as a distinctive aesthetic element at the end of a dish. The salt is suitable for flavouring various stews or soups, as well as in sauces and marinades. Red salt adds an intriguing solidity to white fish or poultry dishes and its incredible flavour will surprise even the most experienced gourmets.

Ingredients

Sea salt, red clay.

Storage conditions

Store in a dry and cool place.