Blackthorn | Scottish Sea Salt Flakes

Blackthorn is a glorious mineral rich and organically approved sea salt - the only one of its kind in the world. It is gently crafted by wind, sea and thorns on the West Coast of Scotland. Winning 2 stars in the 2021 Great Taste Awards, being chosen by Michelin chefs and acclaimed as 'the best salt ever' by Chef James Martin as well as a favourite of the Hairy Bikers, Blackthorn Salt is different and delicious in every way as well as being sustainable and natural Single ingredient: 100% West Coast sea water, no adding or blagging. Evaporation is assisted by an ancient technique – using the only WORKING THORN TOWER in the world we evaporate pure Scottish West Coast Sea Water and make an incredible mineral packed sea salt. Blackthorn is available as a beautiful flake or can be milled depending on requirements. Perfect for innovative manufacturers who are looking for key ingredients with provenance to help make their products sing. Discerning Chefs and Hospitality who want to make the most of the flavours that they bring out in any given dish - try a taste test, guaranteed you will see the difference. Farm Shops and Delis who are looking to excite their customers with new, original and honestly great options to choose from - ideal for gifting, but also the mainstay of any home foodie's kitchen. Taste: sweet with a rolling tang, accentuates all food types without any chemical bitterness. Packed with minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium as well as the deeper notes of the Blackthorn tannins, which work together to prolong flavours, allowing them to linger and giving each mouthful a delightful moreishness. Sprinkle by hand as a finishing salt to ensure perfection and enjoy the tactile handling of these delicate flakes. Blackthorn is also used in curing, ferments, cheeses, bakes, burgers, breads, ice creams, chocolates, drinks, desserts, crisps, soaps etc across the country - we are constantly amazed and delighted by what our customers can do with it!