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All-Natural Unprocessed Salt for Home Vegetable Fermentation

All-Natural Unprocessed Salt for Fermenting Vegetables at Home

When fermenting vegetables, using a pure, unprocessed salt is essential to ensure the best flavor and natural preservation. Real Salt offers a range of ancient sea salts that are unrefined and contain over 60 naturally-occurring trace minerals, making them perfect for home fermentation. These salts are never chemically treated or processed, preserving their natural mineral content and enhancing your fermenting experience.

Fine Grain Salt for Everyday Fermenting

Real Salt® Fine Bulk (25 lb.)

Real Salt Fine is the most popular grain size, featuring small grains that dissolve quickly and evenly. This makes it an excellent choice for fermenting vegetables, as it blends seamlessly into brines and pickling solutions. Its versatility extends beyond fermenting to baking, seasoning, and boiling water.
  • Unrefined and unprocessed, preserving 60+ trace minerals
  • Ideal grain size for fermenting, pickling, and canning
  • Comes in a large 25 lb. bulk bag to keep your kitchen well-stocked
  • Salt never expires and can be stored in the original bag or transferred to a container
  • Natural clumping may occur; simple storage tips can help maintain quality
Perfect for those who want a reliable, fine-grain salt that supports natural fermentation and everyday cooking.

Medium Grain Kosher Salt for Fermentation and More

Real Salt Kosher 25 lb Bag

This kosher salt features medium-sized grains, slightly larger than fine salt, making it especially effective for fermenting vegetables. Its grain size also excels at seasoning meat by drawing out proteins to enhance caramelization, but it’s equally suited for fermenting, pickling, and canning.
  • Unrefined, containing 60+ naturally-occurring trace minerals
  • Never processed or chemically treated
  • Great for fermenting vegetables, pickling, and canning
  • Large 25 lb. bag ensures long-term kitchen supply
  • Natural clumping may occur, with storage tips available

Real Salt Kosher Pouch (16 oz.)

For smaller quantities or to reduce waste, the kosher salt pouch offers the same unprocessed salt with medium grains in a convenient refill size. It’s perfect for fermenting at home and for seasoning vegetables or snacks.
  • Contains 60+ trace minerals, unrefined and untreated
  • Medium grain size ideal for fermenting and pickling
  • Refillable pouch helps reduce packaging waste
  • Great for pinching and tossing during food prep

Real Salt Kosher Shaker (10 oz.)

This refillable shaker provides the same kosher salt in a handy size for everyday use. Its medium grains are perfect for fermenting vegetables and seasoning meals with ease.
  • Unprocessed, with 60+ trace minerals intact
  • Medium grain size for fermenting and seasoning
  • Refillable shaker keeps salt fresh and accessible

Coarse Grain Salt for Specialty Fermentation Uses

Real Salt Coarse 25 lb Bag

The coarse salt has the largest grain size and is typically used in grinders. While coarse grains are less common for fermenting, they can be ground fresh to the desired size, offering a dramatic salty flavor. This salt is also great for finishing dishes like seafood or fruits.
  • Unrefined, with 60+ trace minerals preserved
  • Largest grain size, best used ground before fermenting or seasoning
  • 25 lb. bulk bag for long-term use
  • Salt never expires and can be stored in the original bag or bucket
  • Natural clumping may occur

Portable Fine Salt for On-the-Go Fermenting

Real Salt Fine Pocket Shaker Pack

If you want to bring your favorite unprocessed salt with you, this pocket-sized shaker pack contains fine-grain Real Salt. It’s perfect for fermenting on the go or seasoning meals wherever you are.
  • Small grains ideal for fermenting and seasoning
  • Contains 60+ trace minerals, unrefined and untreated
  • Convenient refillable shaker about the size of a lip balm
  • Six-pack ensures you have salt for multiple uses or to share

Using Real Salt’s unprocessed, mineral-rich salts ensures your fermented vegetables develop authentic flavors while maintaining natural preservation qualities. Whether you prefer fine, kosher, or coarse grains, these salts provide the purity and mineral content that home fermenters value.

Fermenting vegetables with natural salt Enhance your homemade fermented vegetables with pure, unprocessed Real Salt. Kosher salt shaker on kitchen counter Real Salt Kosher Shaker offers convenient seasoning for fermenting and cooking. Bulk bags of Real Salt Fine and Kosher salt Stock your kitchen with bulk Real Salt for all your fermenting needs.
Feature / ProductReal Salt® Fine Bulk (25 lb.)Real Salt Kosher 25 lb BagReal Salt Kosher Pouch (16 oz.)Real Salt Kosher Shaker (10 oz.)Real Salt Fine Pocket Shaker Pack (6-pack)Real Salt Coarse 25 lb Bag
Grain SizeSmall (Fine)Medium (Kosher)Medium (Kosher)Medium (Kosher)Small (Fine)Coarse
Weight25 lb25 lb16 oz10 oz6 x ~1.25 tsp (pocket size)25 lb
Price$117.99$117.99$10.29$7.49$16.49$117.99
Trace Minerals60+ naturally-occurring60+ naturally-occurring60+ naturally-occurring60+ naturally-occurring60+ naturally-occurring60+ naturally-occurring
ProcessingUnrefined, never processed or chemically treatedUnrefined, never processed or chemically treatedUnrefined, never processed or chemically treatedUnrefined, never processed or chemically treatedUnrefined, never processed or chemically treatedUnrefined, never processed or chemically treated
Best UsesEveryday table salt, boiling water, seasoning, baking, canning, pickling, fermentingSeasoning meat, veggies, edamame, margaritas, canning, pickling, fermentingSeasoning meat, veggies, edamame, margaritas, canning, pickling, fermentingSeasoning meat, veggies, edamame, margaritas, canning, pickling, fermentingEveryday seasoning, boiling water, seasoning, bakingGrinding for pizza, watermelon, papaya, ice cream, baking seafood
Special FeaturesMost popular grain size, versatile, never expires, natural clumping may occurDraws out proteins for meat caramelization, chefs love it, natural clumping may occurHelps meat caramelize, refill pouch reduces wasteRefillable shaker, handy for cookingRefillable, pocket-sized for travel and sharingBiggest grain size, used in grinders, natural clumping may occur
Packaging25 lb bag25 lb bag16 oz refill pouch10 oz refillable shaker6-pack pocket shakers25 lb bag
Storage TipsCan be kept in bag or transferred to bucketCan be kept in bag or transferred to bucketReuse shakers, reduce wasteKeep shaker handyRefillable, easy to carryCan be kept in bag or transferred to bucket
ExpirationNever expiresNever expiresNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedNever expires
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