Kalahari Desert Salt coarse granules 1.6–4.0 mm, 1.05 kg

Product description

This Kalahari Desert Salt from Biova comes from a fossil salt lake in the Kalahari Desert in South Africa and is supplied as a coarse white granulate with a grain size of 1.6–4.0 mm. This naturally pure spring water and lake salt is unrefined and highly versatile for use in professional kitchens and foodservice.

Gentle sun-drying and manual harvesting help preserve the salt’s natural mineral structure to a large extent. The granulated desert salt is free from anti-caking agents, bleaching agents and any other additives, and delivers consistent bulk quality for professional users.

In use, the coarse Kalahari Desert Salt proves very flexible: it is ideal for refilling salt and spice mills, for cooking and for seasoning at the table. It is also well suited to salt crusts, marinades and brines where the natural flavour of the ingredients should be subtly supported.

Origin

The salt comes from an ancient, dried-up salt lake in the heart of the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa. This sparsely populated region is largely free from industrial activity and is known for its pristine salt source and stable geological conditions.

Cultivation / production / harvest

For Biova Desert Salt, mineral-rich spring water is channelled into shallow evaporation ponds and slowly concentrated under the intense Kalahari sun. After natural crystallisation, the lake salt is harvested by hand, sun-dried and packed as a coarse, granulated salt in units of around 1.05 kg.

Special features

Key characteristics include its geological age of over 280 million years and its untreated quality with no additives. As a white spring water and lake salt, it retains its original structure with minerals and trace elements and offers an unprocessed alternative to refined table salt.

Origin and processing differences

Unlike sea salt from today’s oceans, this desert salt comes from a fossil inland salt lake, far from modern environmental pollution. Biova’s artisanal harvesting and pure sun-drying differ significantly from industrial vacuum-evaporated salts and allow for a naturally pure product without chemical treatment.

Taste & aroma

In sensory terms, Kalahari Desert Salt offers a clean, pure saltiness without intrusive off-notes. Its aroma is neutral, making the coarse granules a universal seasoning for meat, fish, vegetables and side dishes in both professional and home kitchens.

Suggested uses

• Refilling salt and spice mills with coarse, natural salt granules
• Seasoning meat, fish, vegetables and side dishes during cooking and for finishing
• Preparing salt crusts, marinades and brines in professional and home kitchens

Product specification

• Country of origin: South Africa
• Grain size: 1.6–4.0 mm, granulated / coarse
• Colour: White
• Salt type: Spring water / lake salt, desert salt
• Pack size: approx. 1.05 kg per unit (bulk)
• Processing: sun-dried, hand-harvested, without additives