Real Roots – Celtic Sea Salt – 500 g – Hand-Harvested, Unrefined Sea Salt from Brittany

What is Real Roots Celtic Sea Salt?
Real Roots Celtic Sea Salt is a traditionally produced sea salt from the Atlantic salt marshes around Guérande in Brittany. In shallow clay ponds, seawater slowly evaporates under the influence of sun and wind, after which the salt is gently raked and collected by hand using age-old methods.

Because the salt is not refined, not washed and not bleached, it keeps its natural composition – including a small amount of moisture and its characteristic greyish colour, which comes from the mineral-rich clay beds. The result is a full-bodied, soft sea salt with a layered, rounded flavour profile.

Why choose Celtic sea salt?
Many kitchens still rely on standard white table salt – very dry, highly refined and often blended with anti-caking agents. Celtic sea salt takes a different route:

• Tradition & craftsmanship: hand-harvested, dried by sun and wind

• Unrefined: no harsh industrial processing, no flow agents

• Character: slightly moist, grey and aromatic

This is why Celtic sea salt is appreciated by people who prefer minimally processed, natural basics in their cooking. You don’t just taste “salt”, but also a subtle mineral depth that gives dishes more complexity than regular table salt.

Quality & origin
For this product, Real Roots works with a traditional salt producer in Guérande (Brittany) – a region renowned for its high-quality, hand-crafted sea salt. The salt marshes lie directly on the Atlantic coast, where the seawater is naturally rich in minerals.

The salt is:

• Harvested by hand from clay-lined ponds

• Naturally dried by sun and wind

• Not washed, not bleached and not blended with other salts

Because no anti-caking agents are added, the salt may clump slightly over time. That’s typical for a pure, unrefined natural salt.

FAQ – Frequently asked questions

How is Celtic sea salt different from regular table salt?
Regular table salt is usually heavily refined, very dry and often contains anti-caking additives. Real Roots Celtic Sea Salt is unrefined, slightly moist and grey. It naturally contains a broad spectrum of minerals and trace elements, and the taste is less “harsh-salty” and more soft and rounded. Many people find it more pleasant on the palate and prefer it once they’ve made the switch.

How do I use Real Roots Celtic Sea Salt in the kitchen?
Use it anywhere you would normally add salt, for example:

• Over grilled vegetables, eggs, meat or fish

• In stews, soups, sauces and Big Food Bone Broth

• As a finishing salt over salads or a rustic slice of sourdough with butter

Thanks to the slightly moist, coarse crystals, it works beautifully as a table salt in a small bowl – you simply pinch and sprinkle it directly over your food.

Can I use Real Roots Celtic Sea Salt in water?
Many people like to add a pinch of Celtic sea salt to a glass of water, for example in the morning or around physical activity. You can also make a so-called “sole”: a saturated salt solution from which you add a small amount to a glass of water. Which approach you choose is a matter of preference – just make sure to stay mindful of your total daily salt intake from all sources.

Is Real Roots Celtic Sea Salt suitable for Big Food Bone Broth?
Yes, it’s particularly well suited for that. The mild, mineral character of Celtic sea salt pairs perfectly with the deep, rich flavour of Big Food Bone Broth. Add a small amount while cooking or only at the end when you taste and adjust, and slowly build up to your ideal level of seasoning.

Does Celtic sea salt contain less sodium?
Celtic sea salt is still a real sea salt and, naturally, high in sodium chloride. Due to its natural moisture and mineral content, the sodium per gram can be lower than in some very dry, highly refined table salts, but it remains salt – and should be used with the same general awareness as any other salt.

Can I use Real Roots Celtic Sea Salt outside the kitchen?
Yes, many people also use it for:

• Foot baths or full-body baths

• Homemade body scrubs (for example mixed with oil)

Here, the natural, unrefined quality and slightly moist texture are appreciated both for feel and for simplicity.

Is Real Roots Celtic Sea Salt suitable for children?
Celtic sea salt is still salt. For children, the same basic principle applies as for adults: pay attention to the overall amount of salt in the diet. Use it sparingly and in line with general guidelines for salt intake in children. If you have questions about nutrition or health, it can be helpful to consult a paediatrician or nutrition professional.