Finishing, Flake, and Gourmet Salts
Finishing salts, such as our Fleur de Sel, are the premier varieties of specialty salts. Harvested generally by hand in specific regions of the world, finishing salts are most admired for their unique textures—either moist crystals or delicate flakes. Both varieties provide a strong crunch and dissolve quickly, resulting in a burst of clean, mild flavor with each bite. These salts enhance the depth of natural flavors of in any dish, and enrich a table setting with beautiful, shimmering presentation. The various colors and flakes of finishing salts make gorgeous garnishes for every meal.
Flake salt, such as Murray River Flake salt, is a light crystal reminiscent of snowflakes. Seawater is evaporated using the natural processes of sun and wind, producing salt brine that is fed into an open evaporating pan. The brine is then slowly heated until delicate pyramid-shaped crystals of salt appear. The finished product is light, flakey sea salt. Flake salts can come in many different flake sizes, from large pyramid-shaped flakes to paper-thin, delicate flakes.
Olive Us has made sure to get the very highest quality 100% natural Himalayan salt available. With more than 84 trace minerals and none of the additives or aluminum compounds found in refined table salt, our Himalayan Pink Salt is one of the purest salts found on earth. Having been protected by hardened lava within the Himalayan salt beds for hundreds of millions of years, when it comes to purity and mineral content, no other salt compares. The many hues of pink, red and white are an indication of this salt’s rich and varying mineral and iron content.
Murray River salt crystals are light & delicate peach colored flakes with a wonderfully mild flavour. The texture is ideal for use as a finishing salt. The crystals melt quickly and evenly making Murray River flake salt ideal for finishing, roasting, and baking.
Our Fleur de Sel by Le Trésor is the crème de la crème of finishing salts. Fleur de Sel literally translates to “Flower of Salt” and is often called the “caviar of salts” by chefs worldwide. True Fleur de Sel is made up of only “young” crystals, from the Guérande region of France that form naturally on the surface of salt evaporation ponds. Paludiers (the salt harvesters of the Guérande region) carefully rake the salt crystals using only wooden tools, true to traditional Celtic methods. The weather conditions must be just right to produce a good Fleur de Sel harvest, and the process can only be completed once a year, in the summer.
Fumée de Sel® by Le Tresor is unlike any smoked sea salt available. Fleur de Sel is cold smoked with Chardonnay oak chips to preserve the mineral content and natural flavour of the salt. Le Tresor Fumée de Sel is smoked from seasoned French oak wine barrels, which for years have been used in the aging of fine wines. The five to seven year old barrels are hand selected for wood smoking chips.
All-natural Black Truffle Sea Salt combines the distinct taste of black truffles with pure sea salt crystals to create an uncommonly delicious flavouring. A creative chef’s dream, black truffle salt adds a hint of earthy, mushroomy flavour to beef, eggs, potatoes and pasta. For an added truffle taste, try it with a drizzle of Olive Us Truffle Olive Oil on grilled steak or even popcorn!
Kala Namak, or Indian Black Salt, is an unrefined mineral salt. It is actually a pearly, pinkish-gray colour rather than black, and has a strong, sulfuric (egg) flavour and aroma.
Lemon & salt make a perfect flavour pair! This natural lemon fused sea salt is an essential salt for seafood lovers, bartenders and pastry chefs. Both kids and adults can appreciate the addition of Lemon Twist salt to their meal. Popcorn made with Olive Us Butter Infused olive oil and Lemon Twist Sea Salt is one of the tasting room favourites!
The natural flavour of lime is an international favourite. Thai food, margaritas, desserts… the uses are plentiful. Lime Fresco Sea Salt is tart without being too sour. It is refreshing and versatile. Use to rim a drink glass, sprinkle on chicken or fish before grilling or add to a crisp salad for a surprising hint of citrus. A sprinkle on fresh avocado is fast and fabulous!
Combine the clean simple flavour of sea salt with fresh, juicy ginger. The all natural ginger flavour of this variety cannot be matched by powdered or synthetic flavourings. Use on grilled veggies, Asian noodles or fish. One of the Olive Us favs! Added to popcorn?? Oh ya!!
Spanish Rosemary Sea Salt is an all natural sea salt that delivers a straight from the herb garden flavour. A perfect pairing with roasted potatoes, it will make this simple dish extraordinary. Add to any dish to give it a fresh, herbed taste.
Toasted Onion Sea Salt adds a deliciously rich onion flavour to any dish. This fusion of sea salt and toasted onion is perfect on top of grilled asparagus & adds a depth of flavor to practically anything. This sea salt also melds perfectly with golden, oven-baked chicken.
The Serrano chilies that are used are unique; they’re left on the vine to mature until they turn scarlet red and are then picked and slowly smoked until the flavours blossom. Smoked Serrano chilies have a spicy, lingering flavour with subtle notes of berry. Mixed with sea salt it can be used to make authentic spicy sauces. Smoked Serrano Sea Salt pairs well with sweet fruits such as mango or pineapple for a non-traditional salsa.
Take your favourite crusty sourdough bread, spread with Olive Us evoo and top with a pinch of Tomato Sea Salt. What could be better or easier? The rich tomato flavour is created by a special process that actually incorporates the whole tomato. This is literally tomatoes mixed with sea salt. Great for soups and sauces, topping appetizers or mixed with herbs to create an amazing
Roasted Garlic Sea Salt is all natural sea salt infused with real roasted garlic! This is a much improved, very gourmet version of traditional garlic salt. Try on absolutely anything…the flavour is out of this world!
In Italian tradition, espresso is best enjoyed in one hot gulp, but around here, we adore the fusion of espresso with sea salt. It’s not only a delicious addition to chocolates and desserts, it’s also a rising star in rubs and marinades for steak, pork, or whatever you can think of! A delicious match with a cognac reduction, or anything with nutmeg, anise, vanilla, cherry, hazelnut, raspberry…The only limit for this sea salt is your imagination.
The delicious product is a wonderful addition to gravy and sauces, and its rich, deep color makes it a visually stunning finishing salt. It also serves as further proof that many great ideas form over a glass of wine.
Sriracha and sea salt—two ingredients that make everything better! Enjoy the tangy Thai heat of sun-ripened chilies infused into all-natural flake sea salt. Use it in soups, sauces, noodles, pizza, popcorn—the real question is: what can’t you use it on?
This smoky seasoning combines the earthy spiciness of smoked chipotle peppers with the crisp taste of all natural Pacific sea salt. Made with real smoke-dried jalapeno peppers, and as warm and delicious as its namesake, this salt has a rich, toasted pepper flavor that brings a dash of fiesta to the table.
This spicy sea salt will put a spring in your step! Using ground down high-quality, high-heat habaneros creates this intense sea salt with a kick. This is the perfect salt for anyone who likes to add a little extra punch to anything on the grill. A great match with recipes that call for lime. Sprinkle on avocado, eggs, or even sliced mango! Use sparingly!
With a taste only for the very daring, this salt is one of the hottest salts in the world! Made from pure, unrefined sea salt and the Naga Jolokia pepper, this salt has a spicy hot flavour that is without compare. Named for one of the most venomous snakes in India, this pepper, also known as the King Cobra Chili, has a blazing heat that is out of this world. For some flaming flavour, Olive Us sprinkles this over chicken wings, chili, or fajitas, but beware – this salt bites back!
This is an all-natural sea salt, cold smoked with genuine Mesquite wood. This tenacious wood has a strong, hearty flavour that complements red meat or any dish that needs an authentic Southwest twist. Genuine mesquite smoke combined with pure sea salt creates a savory seasoning that is ideally suited for using on the grill at home! No liquid smoke, artificial flavors or coloring are added.
Pacific sea salt flakes are cold smoked with a blend of real hardwood and fruitwood logs to create a distinctive and robust smokehouse flavour. The dense smoke flavour of this sea salt means it can be used on its own, rubbed onto steak, pork or any hardy meat. No liquid smoke, artificial flavors or coloring are
Utilizing sweet Applewood to fuel the fires that flavour this naturally smoked sea salt, aged Applewood is one of the most popular of the fruit woods used in smoking, and creates a delicious, savory flavour. No liquid smoke, artificial flavours or coloring are added.
This Pacific Sea Salt is slow smoked over real Alderwood, giving it an authentic, clean smoke flavour. Northwest Red Alderwood has been used to smoke salmon and other meats for hundreds and hundreds of years, making it a true Northwest tradition. Use it to create a most unique and beautiful spice to use in any of your favourite recipes, both on and off the BBQ. No liquid smoke, artificial flavours or coloring are added.
Tahitian vanilla beans and real cane sugar are blended to create a sweet, rich flavour that is the perfect addition to hot tea, coffee, cookies and desserts, fruit and much more. Our Vanilla Bean sugar has a delicate texture and full flavour which make it a beautiful and easy addition to a wide-range of dishes and recipes.
Red Raspberries are the star ingredient in this beautiful, fuchsia coloured sugar. The natural colour alone makes our Raspberry sugar perfect for topping sweets and has a phenomenal real fruit flavour. Sprinkle on scallops while grilling for a caramelized glaze or rim a glass of chilled champagne or lemonade.
The classic combination of lemon and sugar is perfectly captured in our Cane Lemon sugar. All natural and with just the right amount of citrusy flavour, this Cane Lemon sugar is a fresh addition to savory and sweet dishes. Ideal for baking, rimming a glass, summer salads, and so much more.
An exotic infusion of all natural cane sugar and tropical coconut, our Coconut sugar is a sweet treat with the lush aroma and flavour of fresh coconuts. Reminiscent of the flavour of pina coladas, this coconut sugar is a delicious as a drink rimmer, on top of fresh fruit, or sprinkled over sweet barbeque glazed ribs or grilled prawns.
Sweet with a lot of heat! This Habanero sugar is a fiery hot fusion of authentic habanero peppers and natural cane sugar, perfect for adding to anything that needs an extra punch of spice with a hint of sugar. Perfect for spicing up chocolate desserts and candies, fruit salads and sorbets, or on the grill over seafood or poultry.
Toasted onions and pure cane sugar are blended together, creating this Sweet Onion sugar. With its unpredictable, special taste of caramelized onions, this sugar is the perfect new “secret ingredient.” Use to create a glaze over scallops while grilling, or toss in a salad; Sweet Onion sugar will add a new and unique touch to practically any dish.
A delicious pick-me-up for almost any recipe, our Espresso sugar is made with freshly ground roasted espresso beans and organic, all natural cane sugar. Full of robust flavour, this sugar adds a burst of espresso flavour to desserts, spice rubs, grilled meats, or the rim of a cocktail.