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Bulk Unprocessed Sea Salt with Trace Minerals for Pickling

Bulk Unprocessed Natural Sea Salt with Trace Minerals for Pickling

When it comes to pickling, using a natural, unprocessed sea salt rich in trace minerals can enhance flavor and preserve the integrity of your foods. Real Salt offers a range of ancient sea salts that are exactly as nature made them—unrefined, never chemically treated, and containing over 60 naturally-occurring trace minerals. Below are some of the best bulk options suited for pickling and fermenting, available in various grain sizes and packaging to fit your kitchen needs.

Real Salt® Fine Bulk (25 lb.)

Real Salt’s fine grain size is the most popular choice for everyday use and is especially well-suited for pickling, canning, and fermenting. Its small grains dissolve easily, making it perfect for brines and recipes that require quick salt integration. This 25-pound bulk bag ensures your kitchen stays well-stocked with a versatile salt that never expires.
  • Unrefined and natural: Contains 60+ trace minerals, never processed or chemically treated.
  • Multi-purpose: Ideal for boiling water, seasoning, baking, and especially pickling.
  • Long-lasting: Salt never expires; natural clumping may occur but can be managed with proper storage.
This fine salt brings a clean, natural flavor to your pickling projects while supporting traditional preservation methods.

Real Salt Kosher 25 lb Bag

For those who prefer a medium grain size, the kosher salt version offers a slightly larger crystal that excels at drawing out proteins, making it excellent for seasoning meats and vegetables alike. It’s also a great choice for pickling and fermenting, providing a balanced texture that works well in brines.
  • Natural and unprocessed: Contains 60+ trace minerals, free from chemical treatments.
  • Versatile uses: Perfect for seasoning meat, vegetables, edamame, margaritas, and pickling.
  • Bulk supply: 25-pound bag keeps your kitchen ready for large batches.
The kosher grain size is favored by chefs for its ability to enhance texture and flavor in pickling and cooking.

Real Salt Kosher Pouch (16 oz.)

If you want to try kosher salt in smaller quantities or prefer a refillable option, this 16-ounce pouch is a convenient choice. It offers the same natural, unrefined qualities and trace mineral content as the larger bags, making it perfect for home pickling projects or seasoning on the go.
  • Medium grain size: Ideal for pinching, tossing, and seasoning.
  • Unrefined and mineral-rich: Contains 60+ trace minerals, never chemically treated.
  • Great for pickling: Works well in canning, fermenting, and preserving.
A handy pouch that reduces waste and keeps your meals flavorful with natural kosher salt.

Real Salt Powder 25 lb Bag

For recipes requiring a superfine salt that dissolves instantly, the powdered Real Salt is an excellent option. Its fine texture clings well to foods and is perfect for sauces, dips, and especially pickling where quick salt integration is key.
  • Superfine texture: Sticks to snacks and dissolves rapidly in liquids.
  • Natural and unprocessed: Contains 60+ trace minerals.
  • Perfect for pickling: Ideal grain size for brines and DIY personal care products.
This superfine salt powder enhances flavor and texture in delicate pickling recipes.

Real Salt® Fine Bulk Bag-Bucket Bundle (10 lb. + 1 Gallon Bucket)

For those who want the convenience of bulk fine salt with easy storage, this bundle includes a 10-pound bag of fine Real Salt plus a food-grade, BPA-free plastic bucket with a lid. The bucket helps maintain freshness and manage natural clumping, making it a practical choice for regular pickling and fermenting.
  • Fine grain size: Best for everyday seasoning and pickling.
  • Includes storage bucket: Food-safe, BPA-free gallon bucket with lid.
  • Unrefined and mineral-rich: Contains 60+ trace minerals, never processed.
A smart bundle for keeping your natural sea salt fresh and accessible for all your pickling needs.

Real Salt Coarse 25 lb Bag

If you prefer a coarse grain size, typically used in grinders, this option offers the largest crystals of Real Salt. While coarse salt is less common for pickling, it can be ground fresh to the desired size, providing a dramatic salty flavor that can also be used in fermenting and preserving.
  • Largest grain size: Best used with grinders for fresh seasoning.
  • Natural and unprocessed: Contains 60+ trace minerals.
  • Versatile: Great for baking seafood beds and adding texture to dishes.
Coarse salt offers a bold flavor and can be ground to suit pickling or seasoning preferences.

Why Choose Real Salt for Pickling?

Real Salt stands out because it is an ancient, unrefined sea salt that retains over 60 naturally-occurring trace minerals. These minerals contribute to a richer flavor profile and support traditional preservation techniques like pickling and fermenting. Unlike processed salts, Real Salt is never chemically treated, ensuring a pure, natural product that enhances your culinary creations.
Using Real Salt in your pickling recipes means preserving food with a salt that honors nature’s original mineral balance.

Pickling jars with natural sea salt Natural sea salt enhances the flavor and preservation of pickled vegetables.
By selecting the right grain size and packaging from Real Salt’s range, you can tailor your pickling process to your taste and kitchen needs while enjoying the benefits of a truly natural sea salt. Whether you need bulk fine salt for large batches or a convenient kosher pouch for smaller projects, Real Salt offers quality and authenticity in every grain.
Feature / ProductReal Salt® Fine Bulk (25 lb.)Real Salt Kosher 25 lb BagReal Salt Kosher Pouch (16 oz.)Real Salt Powder 25 lb BagReal Salt® Fine Bulk Bag-Bucket Bundle (10 lb. + Bucket)Real Salt Coarse 25 lb Bag
Grain SizeSmallMediumMediumSuperfineSmallCoarse
Weight25 lb25 lb16 oz25 lb10 lb25 lb
Price$114.99$114.99$9.99$114.99$62.99$114.99
DescriptionUnrefined, ancient sea salt with 60+ trace minerals; perfect everyday table salt; great for boiling, seasoning, baking; never expires; natural clumping may occurUnrefined, ancient sea salt with 60+ trace minerals; best for seasoning meat; great for veggies, edamame, margaritas; never expires; natural clumping may occurSame as 25 lb kosher but in 16 oz refill pouch; reusable shaker option; great for seasoning meat, veggies, edamame, margaritasUnrefined, ancient sea salt with 60+ trace minerals; superfine texture sticks to snacks; great for sauces, dips, pickling, personal care10 lb fine salt bag plus empty 1-gallon food-grade, BPA-free plastic bucket with lid and stickers; great for storageUnrefined, ancient sea salt with 60+ trace minerals; biggest grain size; used in grinders; great on pizza, watermelon, papaya, ice cream; never expires; natural clumping may occur
Key UsesEveryday seasoning, boiling water, baking, canning, pickling, fermentingSeasoning meat, veggies, edamame, margaritas, canning, pickling, fermentingSeasoning meat, veggies, edamame, margaritas, canning, pickling, fermentingPopcorn, sauces, dips, pickling, DIY personal care productsEveryday seasoning, baking, storage in bucketGrinding for seasoning, pizza, fruit, ice cream, baking seafood
Trace Minerals60+60+60+60+60+60+
ProcessingNever processed or chemically treatedNever processed or chemically treatedNever processed or chemically treatedNever processed or chemically treatedNever processed or chemically treatedNever processed or chemically treated
ExpirationNever expiresNever expiresNever expiresNever expiresNever expiresNever expires
ClumpingNatural clumping may occurNatural clumping may occurNatural clumping may occurNot specifiedNot specifiedNatural clumping may occur
Special FeaturesMost popular grain size; versatile for many usesDraws out proteins to help meat caramelize; chefs love itRefillable pouch; reduces wasteSuperfine texture sticks well to snacksIncludes reusable bucket and stickersBiggest grain size; dramatic salty flavor; used in grinders
Packaging25 lb bag25 lb bag16 oz refill pouch25 lb bag10 lb bag + empty 1 gallon bucket25 lb bag
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