All Natural Unprocessed Salt for Fermenting Vegetables at Home
When it comes to fermenting vegetables at home, choosing the right salt is essential. Natural, unprocessed salt ensures your ferments develop rich flavors and beneficial bacteria without unwanted additives. Real Salt offers a range of ancient, unrefined sea salts that are perfect for fermenting, pickling, and canning, providing you with pure, mineral-rich salt exactly as nature intended.
Real Salt® Fine Bulk (25 lb.)
Nature’s First Sea Salt® for Everyday Use and Fermentation
Real Salt® Fine Bulk is an unrefined, ancient sea salt harvested directly from natural salt deposits. It contains over 60 naturally-occurring trace minerals, making it a nutrient-rich choice for fermenting vegetables at home.
- Unprocessed and Chemical-Free: Never treated or refined, preserving natural minerals.
- Fine Grain Size: Ideal for dissolving quickly in brines, perfect for fermenting and pickling.
- Versatile Use: Great for seasoning, baking, boiling water, and especially fermenting vegetables.
- Long Shelf Life: This salt never expires and can be stored easily in its original 25 lb. bag or transferred to a container.
- Natural Clumping: Occurs occasionally but can be managed with proper storage.
Using Real Salt Fine ensures your fermented vegetables develop authentic flavors while benefiting from the natural minerals that support healthy fermentation.
Real Salt Kosher 25 lb Bag
Perfect for Fermenting and Seasoning with Medium Grain Salt
For those who prefer a coarser grain, Real Salt Kosher offers a medium-sized grain salt that is also unrefined and packed with 60+ trace minerals. This kosher salt is especially favored for its ability to draw out proteins, making it excellent not only for fermenting vegetables but also for seasoning meats and other dishes.
- Unrefined and Untreated: Maintains natural mineral content.
- Medium Grain Size: Ideal for pinching, tossing, and dissolving in fermentation brines.
- Multi-Purpose: Excellent for fermenting, pickling, canning, and seasoning.
- Bulk Size: 25 lb. bag keeps your kitchen stocked for long-term use.
- Natural Clumping: Occasional clumping can be managed with proper storage.
This kosher salt is a favorite among chefs for its texture and flavor-enhancing properties, making it a great choice for home fermenters seeking quality and versatility.
Real Salt Kosher Pouch (16 oz.)
Convenient and Sustainable Option for Fermentation Enthusiasts
If you want to reduce waste and keep your salt fresh, the Real Salt Kosher Pouch is a perfect choice. It offers the same unrefined, mineral-rich kosher salt in a smaller, refillable pouch.
- Unrefined with 60+ Trace Minerals: Supports natural fermentation.
- Medium Grain Size: Perfect for fermenting vegetables and seasoning.
- Eco-Friendly: Refill your shakers and reduce packaging waste.
- Great for Pickling and Canning: Enhances flavor and fermentation quality.
This pouch is ideal for those who want to experiment with fermenting or maintain a smaller supply of premium kosher salt.
Real Salt Kosher Shaker (10 oz.)
Ready-to-Use Salt for Everyday Fermenting and Cooking
The Real Salt Kosher Shaker combines convenience with quality. This 10 oz. refillable shaker contains the same unprocessed kosher salt, perfect for quick seasoning and fermenting tasks.
- Unrefined and Mineral-Rich: Contains 60+ trace minerals.
- Medium Grain Size: Easy to pinch and sprinkle for fermenting vegetables.
- Refillable Container: Keep your salt fresh and reduce waste.
- Great for Pickling and Canning: Supports natural fermentation processes.
Keep this shaker handy in your kitchen to effortlessly add natural salt to your ferments and meals.
Why Choose Real Salt for Fermenting Vegetables?
Fermenting vegetables requires salt that is free from additives like iodine or anti-caking agents, which can inhibit the growth of beneficial bacteria. Real Salt’s unprocessed, mineral-rich salts provide the perfect environment for fermentation, enhancing flavor and preserving nutrients naturally.
- Contains over 60 trace minerals that support healthy fermentation.
- Never chemically treated or processed.
- Available in fine and kosher grain sizes to suit different fermenting needs.
- Long-lasting and versatile for many culinary uses beyond fermenting.
Alt text: Home kitchen with jars of fermenting vegetables using natural sea salt
Summary of Real Salt Products for Fermentation
Product | Grain Size | Weight | Best For | Key Features |
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Real Salt® Fine Bulk | Fine | 25 lb. | Everyday seasoning, fermenting | Unrefined, 60+ minerals, versatile |
Real Salt Kosher 25 lb Bag | Medium | 25 lb. | Meat seasoning, fermenting | Unprocessed, draws out proteins |
Real Salt Kosher Pouch | Medium | 16 oz. | Sustainable use, fermenting | Refillable, eco-friendly |
Real Salt Kosher Shaker | Medium | 10 oz. | Convenient seasoning, fermenting | Refillable, easy to use |
Choose Real Salt’s all natural, unprocessed salts to elevate your home fermentation projects with authentic flavor and wholesome minerals.