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Salt Of The Earth is known for traditionally hand-harvested French Celtic sea salt from coastal salt pans. Left unrefined and unwashed, the traditional coarse salt has naturally moist crystals and a distinctive grey colour influenced by contact with the clay of the salt pans.

As an Official Australian Stockist, Shop Naturally offers coarse, low-temperature-dried coarse, fine and ultra-fine varieties for cooking, seasoning, baking, grinding and dissolving. Choose from 250g and 650g packs, along with a ceramic grinder for dry coarse salt, pepper and spices. If you’d like to see related products beyond this brand, visit our celtic sea salt collection.

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Salt Of The Earth
Salt Of The Earth Celtic Sea Salt Fine 650g
The low temperature dried coarse gains are stone milled to a light fluffy consistency while remaining unwashed and unrefined. Easiest version to use for cooking.
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$13.95
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Salt Of The Earth Ceramic Grinder
Ceramic mill grinder suits salt, pepper and spices for a superior fresh grind. Metal & nylon free mechanism.
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Salt Of The Earth Celtic Sea Salt Ultra Fine 650g
Ultra fine Celtic Sea Salt with a powder like consistency to dissolve in water instantly.
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$12.95
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Salt Of The Earth Celtic Sea Salt Coarse 250g
Sun dried medium sized moist crystals, unwashed, manual harvest with no mechanical manipulation.
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$7.50
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Salt Of The Earth Celtic Sea Salt Low Temp Dried Coarse 250g
The coarse moist crystals are taken and dried at a low temperature for convenience while still maintaining the natural mineral balance.
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$8.25
Salt Of The Earth
Salt Of The Earth Celtic Sea Salt Coarse 650g
Sun dried medium sized moist crystals, unwashed, manual harvest with no mechanical manipulation.
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$11.00
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Salt Of The Earth Celtic Sea Salt Fine 250g
The low temperature dried coarse gains are stone milled to a light fluffy consistency while remaining unwashed and unrefined. Easiest version to use for cooking.
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What Makes Celtic Sea Salt Different?

Salt Of The Earth begins as seawater drawn into coastal salt pans in France, where the salt is formed and traditionally harvested by hand. It is left unrefined and unwashed, retaining the natural grey colour and moisture associated with this harvesting method. The salt is predominantly sodium chloride and also contains naturally occurring trace minerals, which may include magnesium, calcium and potassium. These trace amounts contribute to the salt’s distinctive character but should not be treated as a significant dietary source of minerals.

The main differences across the collection are crystal size and moisture level. These influence how easily the salt can be pinched, measured, ground or dissolved, so the most suitable variety depends largely on how you prefer to cook.

Coarse Celtic Sea Salt

The traditional coarse variety has naturally moist, medium-sized crystals. Its tactile texture suits cooks who like taking a pinch of salt from a salt cellar, adding crystals to dishes during cooking or using them as a finishing touch. It is available in a 250g pack or a larger 650g pack for households that use it regularly.

Because this salt retains moisture, it may clump and won’t always move smoothly through a standard grinder. If you want to grind it, allow the amount you need to dry first or choose the low-temperature-dried coarse variety instead.

Low Temperature Dried Coarse Celtic Sea Salt

This is the traditional coarse salt with much of its moisture removed through low-temperature drying. The process changes how the crystals handle rather than turning them into a different type of salt: they remain coarse, but are drier and more free-flowing.

Available in a 250g pack, this variety is the straightforward choice when you want visible coarse crystals that can go into a suitable grinder. Its lower moisture level also makes it more convenient for storage in an airtight container.

Fine Celtic Sea Salt

Salt Of The Earth Fine Celtic Sea Salt is low-temperature dried and then stone milled in Australia after the salt is imported from France. Milling gives it a light, fluffy texture that is easy to sprinkle and distribute throughout food.

The fine grain is useful for everyday seasoning, baking and recipes where you don’t want to grind the salt first. It is available in both 250g and 650g packs, making the smaller size suitable for occasional use and the larger pack convenient for regular cooking.

Ultra Fine Celtic Sea Salt

The ultra-fine variety has a very finely milled, powder-like consistency. Its small particles dissolve readily, which is handy for sauces, dressings and recipes where a very fine, evenly dispersed salt is preferred. Salt Of The Earth Ultra Fine Celtic Sea Salt is available in a 650g pack.

This texture is about kitchen convenience rather than a different nutritional role. Like the other edible salts in the collection, it remains predominantly sodium chloride.

Salt Of The Earth Ceramic Grinder

The Salt Of The Earth Ceramic Grinder is designed for grinding dry salt, pepper and spices. Its grinding mechanism is described by the brand as metal-free and nylon-free. A ceramic mechanism is well suited to salt because it avoids metal grinding surfaces that may be affected by ongoing exposure to salt.

Low-temperature-dried coarse salt is the practical partner for this grinder. Traditional moist crystals can stick together or feed unevenly, so dry them first if that is the salt you prefer to use.

How to Store Celtic Sea Salt

Moisture is a normal characteristic of traditional coarse Celtic sea salt, rather than a sign that anything is wrong with it. Keep it in a container suited to damp salt, such as a ceramic salt cellar, and protect it from excessive kitchen humidity or splashes.

Dried coarse, fine and ultra-fine varieties are generally easier to keep in airtight containers. Whichever texture you choose, use a clean, dry utensil when taking salt from the pack to limit extra moisture and food residue.

Which Salt Of The Earth Celtic Sea Salt Should You Choose?

The collection starts with the same traditionally harvested French Celtic sea salt, then offers different moisture levels and grain sizes. This quick comparison shows which texture is likely to work most naturally with the way you cook.

Salt variety	Texture	Best for	Available size
Coarse	Naturally moist, medium-sized crystals	Traditional Celtic sea salt, cooking and seasoning by hand	250g and 650g
Low Temperature Dried Coarse	Dry, coarse crystals	Grinders and cooks who prefer a dry, free-flowing salt	250g
Fine	Light, fluffy and finely milled	Everyday cooking, baking and even seasoning	250g and 650g
Ultra Fine	Very fine, powder-like texture	Quick dissolving and recipes needing a very fine salt	650g

The main choice is between the natural moisture and tactile crystals of traditional coarse salt, the grinder-friendly handling of dried coarse salt and the convenience of a pre-milled texture. No single grade is best for every kitchen.

Which salt is easiest to use in a grinder?

Low Temperature Dried Coarse Celtic Sea Salt is the most practical choice because its dry crystals move through a grinder more readily. Traditional coarse salt can also be ground, but its naturally damp crystals may need drying first.

Should I choose fine or ultra-fine salt?

Fine salt offers a light, fluffy grain suited to most cooking, seasoning and baking. Ultra-fine salt has a more powder-like consistency and is useful when you want the salt to disperse or dissolve quickly in a liquid recipe.

Which pack size suits regular cooking?

The 650g coarse and fine packs provide more salt for frequent use, while their 250g counterparts take up less pantry space and offer a convenient starting size. Ultra Fine is available in 650g, while the dried coarse variety comes in 250g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Salt Of The Earth Celtic Sea Salt

Where does Salt Of The Earth Celtic Sea Salt come from?

The salt is traditionally hand harvested from coastal salt pans in France. It is not harvested in Australia. After importation, the dried salt used for the fine variety is stone milled in Australia to create its light, fluffy consistency.

Why is coarse Celtic sea salt grey and damp?

The grey colour and natural moisture come from the traditional salt-pan harvesting process, including the salt’s contact with the clay of the pans. Dampness is expected in the traditional coarse variety. The low-temperature-dried coarse, fine and ultra-fine products have different handling properties because more moisture has been removed.

Can you put Celtic sea salt in a grinder?

Yes, but dry coarse salt is generally easier to grind. Salt Of The Earth Low Temperature Dried Coarse Celtic Sea Salt is made for customers who prefer dry crystals and is a practical match for the brand’s ceramic grinder. Naturally moist coarse crystals may need drying before grinding.

Does Celtic sea salt contain minerals, and is it healthier than table salt?

Celtic sea salt contains naturally occurring trace minerals that may include magnesium, calcium and potassium, but it is still predominantly sodium chloride. It should not be considered a low-sodium salt or a significant source of other minerals, and its unrefined character does not make it universally healthier than table salt.

What is the difference between coarse and fine Celtic sea salt?

Coarse Celtic sea salt has larger, naturally moist crystals suited to pinching, cooking and finishing food. Fine Celtic sea salt is low-temperature dried and stone milled in Australia, giving it a lighter texture that is easy to sprinkle, mix through recipes and measure for baking.

Our Advice for Choosing Salt Of The Earth Celtic Sea Salt

Once you have your preferred texture in the kitchen, a few small habits can make it easier to measure, grind and store.

Match the Texture to the Stage of Cooking

Fine salt disperses readily through doughs, batters and mixed dishes, while coarse crystals are easy to pick up by hand when seasoning a pot or adding a finishing touch. Ultra-fine salt comes into its own when you want quick, even dissolving in sauces or dressings.

Don’t Worry If Your Coarse Salt Feels Damp

Traditional coarse Celtic sea salt is meant to retain natural moisture. It may feel different from free-flowing table salt and can form soft clumps in the container. These can usually be broken apart with clean, dry fingers or a small utensil before use.

Give Moist Salt Time to Dry Before Grinding

If you want to use traditional coarse crystals in a grinder, spread a small amount out to dry rather than filling the grinder straight from the moist pack. Drier crystals feed through grinding mechanisms more consistently. For frequent grinding, the low-temperature-dried coarse salt saves this extra step.

Season in Stages

Adding a little salt during cooking gives it time to disperse through the food. Taste again near the end before adding more. Coarse finishing crystals behave differently from fine salt because they dissolve more slowly and can create concentrated bursts of saltiness on the surface.

Allow for Different Grain Sizes in Recipes

Fine and coarse salt do not pack into a teaspoon in the same way. If a recipe was written for a different grain, a direct volume swap can change the amount of salt added. Measuring by weight is more reliable when precision matters, particularly in baking or larger batches.

Store Each Texture Appropriately

A salt cellar makes moist coarse salt easy to pinch while accommodating its natural texture. Keep dried coarse, fine and ultra-fine salt in well-sealed containers so they remain free-flowing, and avoid dipping in wet measuring spoons. All edible salts contribute sodium, so customers following medically directed sodium limits should use the guidance provided by their health professional.