Flake Salt Explained

What is Flake Salt?

Flake salt (or finishing salt) adds texture and a spark of salinity to your dish. It is our largest grain, consisting of bright and briny pyramidal-shaped flakes, and is perfect for finishing any dish, savory or sweet, before serving. This tactile ritual adds an extra flourish to your food and elevates any meal.

Not only does flake salt provide a delicate crunch and burst of flavor, but it also looks beautiful while doing it.

How do I Use Flake Salt?

Truly, you can put flake salt on anything. Just sprinkle it on at the end of the cooking process to preserve its crunchy texture. The flakes dissolve more slowly, which lets you enjoy that bite a little longer. For softer foods, like fluffy scrambled eggs or a ripened mango, flake salt adds a lovely textural contrast while enhancing the flavors of these foods.

Because of these larger flakes, you don’t need to use too much of this salt. Add to your taste, but a light sprinkle goes a long way!

Go High

It’s best to sprinkle from a height for even distribution. No need for a ladder, just start high and watch as the salt seasons your food with flaky, briny goodness.

How Do I Store My Flake Salt?

Keep your flake salt in a small cellar for easy access and a quick way to transform any meal. Pinch salt directly with your fingers or scoop with a small spoon, whichever you prefer.

A Recipe for Every Meal

Flake salt isn’t only for “special occasions” – here are easy ways to incorporate it into your everyday.

Breakfast

Sprinkle fried or scrambled eggs with flake salt, a few cracks of black pepper, and chili flakes (if you like a little heat).

Sprinkle flake salt over oatmeal, yogurt parfait, or waffles and French toast. This salt will play well with any other toppings you use by enhancing their deliciousness.

Lunch

Salads and grain bowls love flake salt for an extra burst of flavor. Use a pinch of flake salt in your favorite vinaigrette, then sprinkle a little extra on top of your finished dish to taste.

Add a generous sprinkle of flake salt to softened butter before spreading on crusty bread.

Dinner

Cook steak as you like, then sprinkle with flake salt and a few cracks of black pepper.

Finish roasted vegetables, like crispy potatoes or broccoli, with a sprinkle of flake salt after they are pulled out of the oven.

Dessert

Make your chocolate chip cookies even better. For flakes to retain their crunch and adhere to the surface, pull mid-bake and sprinkle away.

Sprinkle over a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream with berries, or a warm brownie.