Sal de Fuerteventura (Sea Salt from Las Salinas del Carmen) from the Salts of the Earth Collection by Merchant Spice Co.

Sal de Fuerteventura — Sea Salt from Las Salinas del Carmen

Bright. Pristine. Whispered by wind and sun. Hand-harvested from the Atlantic’s crystalline edge, this rare sea salt carries the spirit of Fuerteventura’s ancient salt flats and the purity of its UNESCO-protected biosphere.

🧂 Product Description
Sal de Fuerteventura is an unrefined, organic sea salt harvested by hand from Las Salinas del Carmen, the only operational salt flats on Fuerteventura Island, Spain. Using no machinery, the salt is drawn from ocean foam that leaps into a natural pool — the saltadero — then guided by gravity and sun through a centuries-old process. The result is a bright white, low-sodium salt rich in magnesium, calcium, and zinc, with a delicate, clean flavor and crisp texture.

📜 Provenance & History
• Site of Cultural Landmark: Las Salinas del Carmen has been producing salt since the 18th century, preserving traditional methods unchanged by industrialization.
• UNESCO Biosphere Reserve: Fuerteventura’s pristine ecosystem ensures the salt remains free of additives and chemical treatments.
• Special Protection Area: The salt flats lie along the “cetacean path,” a migratory corridor for whales and dolphins, underscoring the ecological harmony of this harvest.

🍽️ Culinary Notes
• Flavor: Gently salty, never bitter. Leaves no dryness on the palate.
• Uses: Ideal for finishing dishes, salting majorero cheese, or elevating simple ingredients with a whisper of ocean purity.
• Texture: Smooth, crisp flakes that dissolve cleanly.

📦 Packaging & Sizes
• Packaged in stand-up zip lock pouches to preserve freshness and allow easy resealing.

Size / Price (USD)
1 oz $3.95
2 oz $7.50
4 oz $14.50
8 oz $26.00

🌿 Ingredient
100% hand-harvested sea salt from Las Salinas del Carmen, Fuerteventura, Spain. No additives. No refining. Just wind, sun, and time.

🕊️ Artisan Notes
This salt is produced in limited quantities, with no machines involved. Each grain is a testament to patience, tradition, and the quiet labor of salt workers who let the sun do the work.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Customer Reviews
“A revelation in salt.” I’ve used dozens of finishing salts, but Sal de Fuerteventura is in a league of its own. The texture is crisp, the flavor is pure, and it elevates everything from roasted vegetables to chocolate truffles. You can taste the ocean and the care behind it. — Marisol G., Santa Fe, NM

“Elegant, subtle, unforgettable.” This salt is like poetry on the palate. No bitterness, no harshness—just a gentle, mineral-rich whisper that makes every bite feel intentional. I use it sparingly, not because it’s expensive, but because it feels sacred. — Theo R., Charleston, SC