{"product_id":"antarctic-pure-fine-sea-salt-gently-dried","title":"Antarctic Pure Fine Sea Salt – Gently Dried","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe journey of our Antarctic Pure Fine Sea Salt begins in the pristine Antarctic Ocean, carried north by the swift Benguela Current along South Africa’s rugged west coast. As it travels, the ice-cold ocean water filters slowly through layers of ancient seashell beds and sand, collecting in a rare underground saltwater aquifer where it is gently purified over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally sourced from this same underground aquifer as our traditional salts, this gently dried version of our fine sea salt offers consistent quality and a dependable supply, while maintaining its mineral-rich character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso hand-harvested and carefully sieved, this fine sea salt is gently dried to achieve a smooth, consistent texture. This thoughtful process helps preserve its natural mineral balance, clean taste, and delicate finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally containing over 80 trace minerals, our Antarctic sea salt has been independently tested to confirm a rich mineral spectrum, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eincluding approximately 4,300 ppm magnesium, 1,500 ppm calcium, and 1,300 ppm potassium, contributing to its naturally mineral rich composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnrefined and free from additives, this fine sea salt retains its full mineral character, offering depth of flavour that enhances both everyday cooking and finishing dishes. Independently tested for purity and heavy metals, it is ideal for cooking, baking, and finishing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach batch is hand-packed on Vancouver Island, BC, for those who value thoughtfully sourced, mineral-rich sea salt and traditional methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/3052\/3392\/files\/Salt_Heavy_Metal_Testing_Report.pdf?v=1747852223\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gathering Place Trading","offers":[{"title":"Salt Fine 1kg","offer_id":46936828870912,"sku":"GP262KG_WH","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salt Fine 10kg","offer_id":46936828903680,"sku":"GP262SACK","price":98.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/3052\/3392\/files\/SeaSaltFine.jpg?v=1743551165","url":"https:\/\/gatheringplacetrading.com\/products\/antarctic-pure-fine-sea-salt-gently-dried","provider":"Gathering Place Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}