I am amazed by how strong this Gourmet Salt trend has continued since it started gaining momentum in the 90’s.  i was fortunate enough to spot this trend and launched the Worlds first “Collection” of gourmet sea salts.  many others have copied this and there are tonnes of Sea Salt based e-commerce stores.  www.overandabove.com still remains the best and most reliable and inexpensive store for your sea salt needs.  We also recommend www.Earthydelights.com as a reliable source for gourmet goods

Salt.  What is Salt?

    Common Table Salt is essentially the chemical compound Sodium Chloride ( NaCl).  Salt exists naturally in many parts of the world as the mineral Halite which can be mined, and it also can be “harvested” from the sea through various evaporation processes.  To be called Table Salt it must be 98% sodium Chloride which is generally 40% Sodium and 60% chloride.  More often than not “Table Salt” goes through multiple refining processes to eliminate most other trace minerals and to make it very white.

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