{"product_id":"blackthorn-salt-scottish-sea-salt","title":"Blackthorn Salt - Scottish Sea Salt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlackthorn Scottish Sea Salt Flakes 120g and 240g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted on Scotland’s wild west coast, Blackthorn Scottish Sea Salt Flakes are a premium, vegan-friendly finishing salt with delicate, crisp crystals and a clean, maritime character. Made using Scotland’s only graduation tower and gently pan-finished by skilled salters, these beautiful flakes bring precise seasoning and a satisfying crunch. Plastic-free and fully recyclable cardboard packaging makes this a thoughtful choice for your kitchen or as a gift for a food lover. In stock now and ready to send.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you’ll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional flavour and texture\u003c\/strong\u003e – light, crisp flakes with a fresh, saline taste and subtle mineral notes, often described as clean with a gentle sweetness on the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan Scottish provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e – produced in Ayrshire from 100 per cent west coast seawater with nothing added and nothing bleached, just pure sea salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique traditional method\u003c\/strong\u003e – seawater trickles through a Blackthorn graduation tower, where it naturally concentrates in the wind before being gently pan-evaporated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic free and recyclable\u003c\/strong\u003e – handsome wide mouth box designed for easy pinching at the hob and made from sustainably sourced cardboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan and additive free\u003c\/strong\u003e – just sea and time, carefully crafted by expert salters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Blackthorn Scottish Sea Salt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackthorn is a small Scottish producer reviving heritage salt making. Their salters draw pure West Coast seawater, which passes through a graduation tower densely packed with blackthorn branches to concentrate the brine naturally. It is then finished gently to create large, feather-light flakes with a pristine taste and elegant crunch. This is a modern expression of time-honoured craft rooted in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a finishing salt and sprinkle just before serving to keep the flakes intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect on roasted vegetables, grilled fish or meats, fresh tomatoes, sourdough bread, chips and even desserts like dark chocolate or caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch from the box at the cooker or set out at the table for guests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore cool and dry and keep the box closed to protect the delicate crunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e available in 120g or 240g box, both plastic free and fully recyclable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ayrshire, Scotland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 percent Scottish sea salt flakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan, no additives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not an organic product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairing and complementary products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackthorn pairs beautifully with our artisanal peppers, carefully selected culinary herbs, and cold-pressed oils. If you enjoy exploring different flavours, take a look at our other premium salts and gourmet pantry essentials to create a thoughtful gift set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Blackthorn salt organic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNo, this item is not organic. It is a pure additive free sea salt made in Scotland from 100 percent west coast seawater.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the texture so delicate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe salters slowly concentrate brine in a blackthorn tower using the coastal wind then finish it gently to form light flaky crystals that crumble easily between your fingers.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow would you describe the taste?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eClean bright salinity with subtle minerality and a gentle sweetness on the finish, excellent as a finishing touch.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the packaging plastic free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes, the box is made from sustainably sourced cardboard and is fully recyclable. It is designed with a wide mouth for easy pinching at the hob.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIn Ayrshire on Scotland’s west coast by Blackthorn Salt using Scotland’s only graduation thorn tower.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout The Natural Health Market\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are a small, family-run UK business. While most of our own brand range is Soil Association certified organic and manufactured in our SALSA-accredited facility, this particular product is made by Blackthorn in Scotland. We chose it because we use it at home and admire the craft, flavour, and plastic-free ethos. 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