What gives Alaea salt its red color?

Its natural hue comes from a small addition of 'alaea—Hawaiian red volcanic clay rich in iron oxides—blended with sea salt.

How should I use Alaea red salt?

Use as a finishing salt for fish, seafood, vegetables and BBQ, or blend into marinades and dry rubs. Add near the end to preserve crunch and aroma.

Will it color my dish?

It can gently tint liquids and pale foods. For clear sauces, finish on the plate rather than stirring into the pan.

Does it contain allergens or additives?

No declarable allergens. Ingredients: sea salt and alaea red clay (natural mineral).

How do I store Alaea salt?

Keep it airtight, cool and dry, away from steam and light. Reseal after use to maintain crystal crunch.

Aalea Red Salt Hawaii

Alaea Sea Salt — Red Sea Salt, Hawaii

Gourmet finishing salt with natural red hue

Alaea red sea salt is a traditional Hawaiian sea salt colored naturally by a small addition of ‘alaea (red volcanic clay rich in iron oxides). Its clean salinity, mineral nuance and striking color make it perfect for finishing, marinades and BBQ.

Type: sea salt, finishing & cooking
Origin: Hawaii
Taste & texture: clean salinity, gentle minerality; crunchy crystals
Best for: fish & seafood, marinades, grilled meats/BBQ, vegetables, rice, poke

Culinary uses

Finish: sprinkle on grilled fish, tuna, scallops or vegetables just before serving.
Marinades & rubs: blend with oil, citrus and spices for seafood or BBQ.
Rice & bowls: a pinch over steamed rice, poke or grain bowls for color and snap.
Butter & breads: top cultured butter, cornbread or focaccia.

How to use

Add late/off-heat: preserves crunch and color.
Color note: the natural red clay can tint liquids; for clear sauces, finish on the plate.
Grinders: suitable if using coarse crystals; keep away from steam to prevent clumping.

Dosage & kitchen ratios

Finishing per portion: ~1–2 pinches (≈ 0.3–0.6 g), to taste.
Dry rubs: 1 tsp salt per 500 g meat + preferred spices.
Pasta water: ~10 g per 1 l water.

Ingredients & ALLERGENS

Ingredients: sea salt, alaea red clay (natural coloring mineral).

ALLERGENS: none.

Storage

Store airtight, cool and dry, away from light and kitchen steam. Reseal promptly to keep crystals crisp. Best flavor within 24 months.

Merchant contact: Orlandosidee — Spice Shop • info(at)orlandosidee.de