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Sea Salt Flakes

Sea Salt Flakes

Maldon Sea Salt Flakes are hand-harvested sea salt flakes made in Maldon, Essex, England. The flakes are s... Read more
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Maldon Sea Salt Flakes are hand-harvested sea salt flakes made in Maldon, Essex, England. The flakes are shaped like small pyramids and are soft enough to crumble between your fingers, so they can be used to season food during cooking or sprinkled on top of a finished dish.


This 3.3 LB pail is available in bulk and wholesale for bakeries, restaurants, and caterers that use flaky salt regularly. It gives kitchens a steady supply of the same salt used in retail boxes, in a larger format.


Culinary Uses

Maldon Sea Salt Flakes can be used at any stage of cooking. Common uses include:

  • Finishing salt sprinkled over dishes just before serving
  • Topping for chocolate chip cookies and other baked goods
  • Seasoning during cooking
  • Brining
  • Salt-crusted fish

How It Works in the Kitchen

The flakes are easy to portion by hand. A pinch between the finger and thumb can be crumbled directly over food, so no grinder is needed.


Flavor Profile

Maldon describes the taste of its sea salt as clean and crisp, with a light crunch. It seasons food without overpowering other flavors.


Product Characteristics

The salt forms as pyramid-shaped crystals. The flakes are soft enough to crumble easily by hand.


Sourcing and Production

Maldon Salt has made its sea salt in the coastal town of Maldon using traditional methods since 1882. The crystals are harvested by hand, and four generations of the Osborne family have run the process.


Bulk, Quantity, and Packaging Options

This product is available in bulk and wholesale quantities for commercial and high-volume use. Packaging configuration:

  • Pail: 3.3 LB

Storage and Handling

Maldon Sea Salt Flakes should be kept sealed and stored in a cool, dry place.


Kosher Certification

This product is kosher certified.


Country of Origin

This product is made in Maldon, Essex, United Kingdom.


Product Identifier

Pail (3.3 LB): Item Number D-46368


Key Takeaways

  • Hand-harvested sea salt flakes from Maldon, England
  • Pyramid-shaped flakes that crumble easily by hand
  • Used for finishing, baking, cooking, and brining
  • Made using traditional methods since 1882
  • Kosher certified
  • 3.3 LB pail available in bulk and wholesale

FAQ

Can flaky sea salt replace table salt in baking recipes?
Sea salt flakes can replace table salt, but not spoon for spoon. The flakes are larger and less dense, so a teaspoon of flakes holds less salt than a teaspoon of fine table salt. Measuring by weight gives the most accurate swap. Many bakers use fine salt inside doughs and batters and save the flakes for topping.
Should flaky sea salt go on cookies before or after baking?
The best time to add flaky sea salt depends on the look you want. Salt sprinkled on the dough before baking sets into the surface as the cookies bake. Salt added right after the cookies come out of the oven sticks to the warm surface and keeps more of its crunch.
What is the difference between kosher salt and flaky sea salt?
Kosher salt and flaky sea salt differ in crystal shape and typical use. Kosher salt is a coarse-grained salt named for its traditional use in koshering meat, and it is mostly used for everyday seasoning. Flaky sea salt has thin, flat crystals and is mostly used as a finishing salt for texture. A salt can carry kosher certification without being "kosher salt."
Why are flaky sea salt crystals shaped like pyramids?
Pyramid-shaped flakes form when salt crystals grow at the surface of heated brine. Each crystal floats while it grows outward and downward, which builds a hollow, stepped pyramid until the crystal becomes heavy enough to sink.
Does flaky sea salt expire?
Salt itself does not spoil, so flaky sea salt stays usable for a long time. The main risk is moisture, which can make the flakes clump or soften. A tightly closed container keeps them dry and crisp.