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Salt – Fine Salts from Around the World from Altes Gewürzamt
Salt is the foundation of all seasoning – yet not all salt is the same. At Altes Gewürzamt, founded in 2001 in Klingenberg am Main by top chef Ingo Holland and now run by his son Kilian Holland, you will find 43 fine salts from around the world – from fine sea salt and pink Himalayan crystals to smoked salts and specialty salts.
Classics in our range: Pakistani crystal salt from the foothills of the Himalayas – perfect for searing and salting before cooking, Sylt wild berry salt with Nordic berries for game and cheese, smoky Salish alderwood smoked salt for BBQ and a natural smoky flavor, as well as our selected seasoned salts such as Holland's French fry seasoning.
Using Salt in Your Kitchen
For searing and salting before cooking: fine sea salt or crystal salt. For a steak crust: coarse crystal salt or Fleur de Sel. As a finishing touch on salads, vegetables, or carpaccio: Fleur de Sel or a wild berry salt. For BBQ and a smoky note: smoked salts. Important: Use salt sparingly in dishes with long cooking times – the water evaporates and the flavor intensifies. Related categories: Seasoned salts, Salt mills.
Craftsmanship – Pure Varieties Selected
Every salt is sourced as a pure variety from its respective region and packaged in our manufactory. No additives, no anti-caking agents. Packaged in our signature green tinplate can – protected from light and airtight.
Frequently Asked Questions About Salt
How is Fleur de Sel made?
Fleur de Sel is the finest bloom of sea salt – it forms when salt crystals bloom on the surface of the salt marshes under optimal wind and weather conditions and are harvested by hand. This makes Fleur de Sel a premium product with a delicate flavor.
Which salt for which dish?
Fine sea salt for salting during cooking. Coarse crystal salt for steak crusts and bread. Fleur de Sel as a finishing touch on salads and carpaccio. Smoked salt for BBQ. Seasoned salts as an all-in-one seasoning.
How long does salt last?
Virtually indefinitely, as long as it is stored dry. Table salt has no best-before date.
