Organic sea salt | Sal Tradicional | granules | 0.1-5.0 mm | hand-harvested

What is it about / Product description

Organic sea salt from the traditional salt pans of the Algarve is obtained in the protected lagoon landscape of the Ria Formosa in Portugal. The unrefined sea salt appears as white granules with a grain size of 0.1–5.0 mm and is ideal as a universal kitchen salt. At Biova, this Sal Tradicional stands for a gently harvested, unadulterated salt specialty directly from the Atlantic.

Sun, wind and manual labor create a mild, mineral-rich sea salt that requires no refining and no additives. Traditional production preserves the natural structure of the salt crystals and ensures good flowability of the granulated salt. Biova places great value on transparent origin and consistently high quality of bulk goods for gastronomy and discerning home cooks.

In the kitchen, the organic sea salt can be used in many ways – from everyday basic cooking to refining Mediterranean dishes. The granules can be used in a mortar, in a salt mill or directly during cooking. In this way, Biova sea salt supports aromatic, well-balanced seasoning in both cold and hot dishes.

Origin

The sea salt comes from Portugal, specifically from the salt pans on the Algarve coast in the Ria Formosa nature reserve. The mild Atlantic climate with many sunny days and constant wind offers ideal conditions for the natural evaporation of seawater. The remote location far from industry contributes to consistently high raw material quality.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

Fresh Atlantic water is channeled into shallow evaporation ponds, where it is concentrated exclusively by sun and wind. As soon as enough salt crystals have formed, they are hand-harvested by experienced salt workers using wooden rakes. The salt then dries in the sun at the edge of the ponds, is gently granulated and filled as bulk goods.

Special features

Sal Tradicional is processed without chemical refining, without bleaching agents and without anti-caking agents. Traditional hand harvesting preserves the natural mineral composition and creates a characteristic, irregular granule structure. Compared to industrially refined table salt, this sea salt remains closer to its original form.

Differences in origin and processing

In contrast to many sea salts from industrial facilities, this Portuguese sea salt is obtained in small, artisan-run salt pans. The combination of Atlantic water, natural evaporation and manual labor distinguishes it from vacuum salts or heavily purified refined salts. Regional traditions of the Algarve also shape the way the ponds are managed and the harvesting techniques.

Taste & aroma

In terms of taste, the sea salt is mildly salty with a clear, clean salt note without intrusive bitterness. The fine minerals give dishes a well-balanced seasoning without overpowering them. The salt is almost odorless and blends subtly into different aroma profiles.

Possible uses

• As a universal cooking salt for soups, sauces, vegetable and pasta dishes
• For seasoning at the table in a salt mill for meat, fish and grilled dishes
• For making spice blends, marinades and salt crusts in professional and home kitchens

Product specification

• Country of origin: Portugal
• Grain size: 0.1–5.0 mm, granulated
• Color: White
• Type of salt: Sea salt, traditionally hand-harvested
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg bulk goods