Pyramid Salt | Small Pyramides | 1-5mm

What it is / Product description

This fine pyramid salt from Pakistan consists of small, snow‑white salt pyramids with a grain size of around 1–5 mm. The delicate flakes resemble fine crystals, melt quickly on the tongue and are ideal as a decorative flake salt. This gives you a professional gourmet salt from Biova for demanding applications in the kitchen and in production.

Thanks to the hollow pyramid structure, the flake salt tastes pleasantly mild and offers a light crunch when bitten. The granulated, coarse structure allows precise dosing and even distribution on the surface of dishes. As bulk goods, Biova supplies this white salt in consistently high quality for further processing in the food and spice sector.

In the kitchen, pyramid salt is mainly used as a finishing salt for meat, fish, vegetables or salads. The flaky structure ensures that the salt flavour remains present without dominating and at the same time creates visual highlights. This makes this flake salt a versatile choice for gastronomy, delicatessens and artisan producers.

Origin

The pyramid salt comes from Pakistan, a region with a long tradition of salt production. From natural brine, the characteristic pyramid crystals are formed there under controlled conditions. The origin stands for a pure, white appearance and consistent quality as bulk goods.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

For this flake salt, concentrated brine is channelled into shallow evaporation ponds and dried slowly. Under optimal conditions, small salt pyramids with an edge length of 1–5 mm form, which are then gently dried and sieved. This creates a granulated, coarse flake salt that is specially prepared for commercial applications.

Special features

Typical are the thin‑walled, hollow crystals that develop a fine crispness when bitten. Compared to classic table salt, this flake salt tastes milder and spreads more finely over the surface of dishes. The pure white colour and decorative structure make it particularly interesting for professional Biova customers from the delicatessen and gastronomy sectors.

Differences in origin and processing

Pyramid salts differ significantly in the shape, size and stability of the crystals depending on the country of origin and the evaporation process. The Pakistani variety is characterised by relatively small, stable pyramids that can be processed well as granulated, coarse flakes. In contrast to industrially refined salt, the original crystal form is preserved here and provides a characteristic mouthfeel.

Taste & aroma

From a sensory point of view, the pyramid salt is clearly salty and pleasantly mild, without any disturbing bitter notes. The airy structure allows the flakes to melt quickly on the tongue while initially providing a light crunch. In terms of aroma, the salt is neutral and does not affect the inherent flavour of the food.

Possible applications

• As a finishing salt for sprinkling over grilled meat, fish or vegetables shortly before serving
• For the decorative finishing of salads, carpaccio, bruschetta or antipasti platters
• In artisan production and gastronomy as a high‑quality flake salt for spice blends, salt compositions and delicatessen products

Product specification

• Country of origin: Pakistan
• Grain size: 1–5 mm, granulated / coarse, small pyramids
• Colour: White
• Type of salt: Flake salt, pyramid salt
• Product type: Food, spice, bulk goods
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg per unit