{"product_id":"blackthorn-salt-flakes","title":"Blackthorn Salt Flakes","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade with wind, seawater and thorns on the West Coast of Scotland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Scottish Sea Salt Flakes, produced gently and sustainably on the Scottish West Coast. Seawater is slowly trickled through the only working Thorn Tower in the UK- built by local craftsmen and packed with Blackthorn branches - whilst being evaporated by West Coast winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-award winning Blackthorn Salt is enjoyed by Michelin chefs, foodies, bakeries and delis across the UK. Harvested by hand, these natural crystals have a unique flavour profile, that is mineral-rich and bittersweet. It echoes the sea, but there is also a unique depth and mellowness which respects and elevates flavours allowing them to resonate with a lasting sensation of moreishness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 2 sizes : 120g \u0026amp; 1.4kg . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 77, 50);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shipton-mill.com\/pages\/blackthorn-salt-the-method\" title=\"blackthorn video how to harvest salt\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 77, 50);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the method Video here \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spiky structure is incredibly effective as well as being visually impressive: it enables a significant acceleration of the evaporation process required for sea salt production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeawater is trickled through 54 wooden taps and a series of channels which are checked and adjusted daily according to the weather. The sea water seeps along every twig and thorn, maximising exposure to powerful and persistent coastal winds. The emerging droplets partially evaporate and any remaining liquid becomes a more concentrated brine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, in the Pan House, the Salters skilfully and patiently work to ensure that as the crystals grow, they capture a balance of other elements too - such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, and the tannins - which have such an important impact upon the taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe trickle-factor means that they use approximately 85% less power to draw salt crystals from seawater than traditional methods. There no additions made, no bleaching or chemicals involved, merely filtering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2021 Double Stars. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shipton Mill","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":56019736920438,"sku":"A.DBSEA\/SALT.120","price":4.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.4kg","offer_id":56019836174710,"sku":"A.DBSEA\/SAL.1400","price":41.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/5495\/8081\/files\/shipton-mill-120g-blackthorn-salt-flakes-flour-online-direct-from-the-mill-42578431377665.jpg?v=1725583457","url":"https:\/\/ie.shipton-mill.com\/products\/blackthorn-salt-flakes","provider":"Shipton Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}