Spanish rock salt | fine | 0.3-0.5 mm | NaCl < 75%

What is it about / Product description

This Spanish rock salt comes from ancient salt deposits in the Catalan hinterland and is finely ground to 0.3–0.5 mm. This natural table salt impresses with its slightly pink hue and a harmonious salty taste. As a sodium-reduced salt, it offers an interesting alternative to conventional table salt.

Due to its naturally high potassium content, this rock salt contains less than 75% sodium chloride and is completely free from added lysine hydrochloride. Valuable accompanying minerals such as iron give the salt its subtle pink coloration and support the finely balanced flavor. Biova relies on gentle processing and a uniform, fine grain size for optimal dosing.

In the kitchen, Spanish rock salt can be used like any other table salt and is ideal for everyday cooking and seasoning at the table. It allows you to reduce sodium intake in many dishes without sacrificing a pleasant salty note. Whether for soups, sauces, vegetables or salads – Biova’s fine rock salt integrates easily and versatilely into your seasoning routine.

Origin

The salt comes from underground salt deposits in the hinterland of Catalonia in Spain, which are the remnants of an ancient primordial sea. The dry Mediterranean climate and the geological stability of the region ensure particularly pure rock salt deposits. Biova sources the salt directly from these traditional mining areas.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

Spanish rock salt is obtained by mining, gently extracted from the salt deposit and then purified. It is subsequently finely ground to achieve a uniform grain size of 0.3–0.5 mm, ideal for daily use. No chemical additives or anti-caking agents are used in order to preserve its natural character.

Special features

Its characteristic feature is the naturally high potassium content, which leads to a sodium reduction of around 25–40% compared to conventional table salt. Accompanying minerals such as iron provide the slightly pink appearance and a mild flavor profile. In contrast to many sodium-reduced salts, this product does not require added lysine hydrochloride, as no pronounced bitterness develops.

Differences in origin and processing

Compared to classic rock salts from Central Europe, this Spanish rock salt has a lower NaCl content and a higher potassium proportion. Its geological formation in the former primordial sea of Catalonia shapes its mineral profile. The fine grinding and natural processing also distinguish it from industrially refined table salt.

Taste & aroma

Sensory-wise, the salt presents as pleasantly salty with a mild, rounded note. The light pink coloration indicates the minerals present without dominating the taste. In terms of aroma, the salt is neutral and blends unobtrusively into a wide variety of dishes.

Possible uses

• For everyday seasoning of soups, stews, sauces and vegetable dishes
• As table salt in a mill or shaker for seasoning at the table
• For salads, marinades and dressings where a finely dosable salt component is required

Product specification

• Country of origin: Spain
• Grain size: fine, approx. 0.3–0.5 mm
• Color: pink, slightly rosé
• Type of salt: rock salt, sodium-reduced (NaCl < 75%)
• Form: bulk goods, loose
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg per kg of goods