Petalos salt flakes | 0.1-8.0 mm

What is it about / Product description

These fine Petalos salt flakes from Spain are delicate white flake salts with a grain size of 0.1–8.0 mm. They originate from a natural brine spring in the mountains of the province of Alicante and are produced in a traditional saltworks. The light, crispy crystals give dishes an elegant finish and can be effortlessly crumbled between your fingers.

Thanks to the gentle production in the historic La Fortuna saltworks and the purely manual processing, the salt flakes retain their natural structure. The flaky texture ensures an even distribution of the salt and allows precise dosing directly on the plate. Biova relies on high-quality bulk goods that are ideal for professional kitchens, delicatessen bottling and discerning home cooks.

Whether as table salt, decorative flake salt or for final seasoning – Petalos salt flakes offer a wide range of uses. They go well with meat, fish, vegetables, salads and fine starters as well as with bread, butter and simple snacks. This way you can easily integrate this special flake salt from Biova into your everyday cooking and creative gourmet dishes.

Origin

The salt flakes come from a mountain region in the Spanish province of Alicante, around 40 km from the Mediterranean Sea. There, a salty spring rises whose brine has been used in the La Fortuna saltworks since the Middle Ages. The dry, sunny climate and constant winds create ideal conditions for the natural crystallization of the white rock salt.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The production of Petalos salt flakes takes place in a closed system in which the brine is fed in in a controlled manner and allowed to evaporate slowly. Sun and wind provide most of the drying, resulting in a particularly energy-efficient process. The resulting salt petals are then harvested, selected and gently dried entirely by hand before being filled as flaky bulk goods.

Special features

Characteristic of this flake salt is its irregular, leaf-like structure with a grain size of 0.1–8.0 mm. The white crystals are crispy yet light and fragile, which makes them ideal as a finger salt. In contrast to conventional table salt, additives are deliberately avoided here, resulting in a natural rock salt product that is particularly suitable for refining dishes.

Differences in origin and processing

Compared to sea salt flakes from open seawater saltworks, this flake salt is obtained from a salty inland spring. The controlled brine and the closed system reduce external influences and ensure consistent quality. Thanks to traditional manual work and slow crystallization, Biova salt acquires its typical flake structure, which clearly differs from industrially produced, finely ground table salt.

Taste & Aroma

Petalos salt flakes have a pleasantly mild, salty taste and are less sharp on the palate than finely ground table salt. The airy structure allows the flakes to slowly melt on the tongue, supporting a harmonious seasoning profile. In terms of aroma, the white flakes are neutral, so they respect the natural taste of the food and do not overpower it.

Possible uses

• As a finishing salt to round off grilled meat, fish or vegetables directly before serving
• For refining salads, carpaccio, bruschetta or antipasti as a decorative flake salt
• As a fine table salt in bowls or mills for upscale gastronomy and the home kitchen

Product specification

• Country of origin: Spain
• Grain size: 0.1–8.0 mm, fine to flaky
• Color: White
• Type of salt: Flake salt from rock salt brine
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg bulk goods
• Packaging unit: 1 unit (ideal for further processing and filling)