{"title":"Salt","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn essential part of our diet, salt consists mainly of sodium chloride. Sodium is an essential electrolyte that works in harmony with potassium which we gain from our diet, especially fruit and veges. When we sweat, and after intense exercise, we lose these electrolytes and they need to be replaced along with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally, we want to choose a natural salt with all the additional trace minerals present. Sea salt is made by evaporating sea water or water from salt lakes, and while it contains mostly sodium chloride it can also contain trace minerals such as potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium and small amounts of iodine. We stock natural salt, some with added ingredients including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKelp (Laminariales sp.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji (Aspergillus oryzae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbs Vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural unprocessed salt, as with\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-sweeteners\" title=\"Natural Sweeteners\"\u003e Natural Sweeteners\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herbs-spices\" title=\"Herbs \u0026amp; Spices\"\u003eHerbs \u0026amp; Spices \u003c\/a\u003egive us the flavour we all crave but without any nasties\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"salt-of-the-earth-celtic-sea-salt","title":"Celtic Sea Salt","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSalt of the Earth Celtic Sea Salt \u003c\/span\u003eis sourced from Brittany, France and is hand harvested. This ensures a pure, unrefined, fully mineralised, well balanced sea salt of the highest potency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\" font-weight:=\"\" bold=\"\"\u003eSalt of the Earth Celtic Sea Salt has the following attributes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable style=\"WIDTH:\" border-collapse:=\"\" collapse=\"\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003eTested by NATA Certified Laboratories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003eContains No Anti-Caking Agents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003eLower Sodium Chloride Level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003eHand Harvested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003eBFA Approved (421AP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003eUnwashed \u0026amp; Unbleached\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003eCompletely Unrefined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003e100% Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003eNo Additives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e At Salt of the Earth we believe the best method of harvesting Sea Salt is simply by hand. Our Salt is naturally dried by the sun and wind then collected by farmers using long wooden tools. This is the only way to ensure all of the natural trace elements found in sea water are retained. 24 Minerals present in Sea Salt are regarded essential for life. These minerals work in co-action to replenish the body and flush out any excess Sodium Chloride. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid you know that refined salt is washed \u0026amp; bleached making it more attractive and uniform in appearance, it is nothing more than a harmful by-product from industries that remove the minerals for their commercial value. During this process they also add anti-caking agents (Aluminium Silicate) to avoid the salt becoming moist and sometimes artificial sources of Iodine (Potassium Iodate). When the refining process is over the salt looks great, flows more easily out of your saltshaker, but 82 of the 84 trace elements have been extracted leaving you with solely Sodium Chloride. Our bodies are not designed to absorb Sodium Chloride alone, thus contributing to a wide range of health problems today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\" font-weight:=\"\" bold=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" font-weight:=\"\" bold=\"\"\u003eCoarse Celtic Sea Salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003eBFA Certified Coarse grey sea salt comes from the North West of France. Harvested manually without any mechanical manipulation. These delicate sun dried (medium sized) moist crystals remain unwashed and completely natural with nothing added and nothing removed. The original SALT of the EARTH Hand-Harvested coarse sea salt crystals are 100% natural and Chemical free. This fully mineralised moist sea salt is of the highest potency containing minerals and natural trace elements essential to the body's daily needs (Typical Analysis). Moist coarse Sea Salt crystals are best stored in natural clay or wooden containers that allow the salt to breathe. These coarse Crystals are ideal for use with our Ceramic Salt \u0026amp; Spice Grinder.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\" font-weight:=\"\" bold=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" font-weight:=\"\" bold=\"\"\u003eFine Celtic Sea Salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003eFine ground salt is made from a special variety of BFA Certified Coarse Sea Salt. The Fine Ground is manufactured under strict quality control to ensure that the naturally high mineral content of the coarse variety is not lost. Needless to say. This fine ground variety is convenient and easy to use for table or cooking. The original Salt of the Earth's fine ground maintains the natural sparkle of all the essential minerals and trace elements found in 100% fully mineralised sea salt. Dissolves easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE:\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-STYLE:\" italic font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" bold=\"\"\u003eCompare our prices on this top-quality Celtic Sea Salt from France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salt Of The Earth","offers":[{"title":"Coarse 650g","offer_id":46873006440666,"sku":"1088686-1","price":24.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine 650g","offer_id":46873006473434,"sku":"1088686-2","price":32.6,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2702\/7418\/files\/salt-of-the-earth-celtic-sea-salt__05444.jpg?v=1758663937"},{"product_id":"urban-hippie-umami-salt","title":"Umami Salt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrban Hippie Umami Salt (Shio-Koji)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live food that in rich in enzymes and brings out the UMAMI in foods. Umami is the fifth primary taste after sweet, sour, salty and bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be used in place of salt in any dish or as an ingredient in sauces. The saltiness is mild and sweet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product is a naturally fermented food that been processed to ensure the healthy cultures remain active. This means they can occasionally blow their lid when opened or leak. But don’t worry it’s still fine to eat – it’s actually a good sign the cultures are active and have continued to do their job of fermenting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product should be refrigerated - Worried about ordering online? No need - Read our Heat Sensitive Product Policy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/info.healthpost.co.nz\/returns-and-guarantee\/heat-stability\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urban Hippie","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":47176505229530,"sku":"1113593-1","price":15.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2702\/7418\/files\/urban-hippie-umami-salt__84372.jpg?v=1764578461"},{"product_id":"ceres-organics-natural-kelp-salt","title":"Natural Kelp Salt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeres Natural Kelp Salt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a combination of natural sea salt, blended with certified organic kelp, both harvested from unpolluted waters around the South Island of New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe salt is unrefined, and contains no nasty stuff like anti caking agents or bleaches. The kelp is collected fresh, then dried at low temperatures (below 47°C) to lock in its inherent nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeres Naturals Kelp Salt offers a bunch of Iodine – 43% of your Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ceres Organics","offers":[{"title":"250gm","offer_id":47176621293786,"sku":"1110363-1","price":6.7,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2702\/7418\/files\/ceres-organics-natural-kelp-salt__76098.jpg?v=1764575830"},{"product_id":"a-vogel-herbamare","title":"Herbamare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA.Vogel Herbamare\u003c\/strong\u003e is a herbal seasoning salt prepared from a combination of 12 fresh, organically grown herbs and vegetables made according to the original formula of the famous Swiss Naturopath A.Vogel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fresh ingredients are combined with natural sea salt and allowed to steep for up to 12 months. The moisture is then removed by a special vaccum process at low temperature, allowing all the goodness of the ingredients to be absorbed by the salt crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A. Vogel","offers":[{"title":"250gm","offer_id":47176662876378,"sku":"1113628-1","price":26.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2702\/7418\/files\/a-vogel-herbamare__06246.jpg?v=1764575591"},{"product_id":"claridges-botanicals-organic-natural-sea-salt-kelp","title":"Organic Natural Sea Salt \u0026 Kelp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eClaridges Botanicals Organic Natural Sea Salt \u0026amp; Kelp\u003c\/span\u003e is a totally natural, certified organic product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClaridges sea salt and kelp are both harvested from the crystal clear mineral enriched waters surrounding the South Island of New Zealand. There are no additives used in the processing or incorporated into the final product. It is 100% natural.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claridges Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"300gm","offer_id":47176746205402,"sku":"1110394-1","price":11.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2702\/7418\/files\/claridges-botanicals-organic-natural-sea-salt-and-kelp__38125.jpg?v=1764575887"},{"product_id":"harker-herbals-harkers-sea-salt-with-sea-kelp-1022","title":"Harker's Sea Salt with Sea Kelp - 1022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarker Herbals 1022 Celtic and NZ Sea Salt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly prized product \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand provides exceptional flavour to foods. A moist product, it is rich in organic plankton and has a grey tone due to the magnesium chloride and salt-pan clay-base content. Certified organic – the kelp comes from the South Island and the NZ sea salt is sourced from Kaikoura. The Celtic sea salt within the product comes from Normandy and is of the highest grade with a French certification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural Sodium content approx. 84%, Macronutrients and plankton 16% in total.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harker Herbals","offers":[{"title":"300gm","offer_id":47217024565466,"sku":"1114206-1","price":22.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500gm","offer_id":47217024598234,"sku":"1114206-2","price":30.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2702\/7418\/files\/harker-herbals-harkers-sea-salt-with-sea-kelp-1022__17489.jpg?v=1766113137"}],"url":"https:\/\/hp-2711.myshopify.com\/collections\/salt.oembed","provider":"HealthPost","version":"1.0","type":"link"}