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Best Salt for Fermenting: Unrefined, Mineral-Rich Real Salt®

Salt Suitable for Fermenting: Natural, Unrefined Options from Real Salt®

When it comes to fermenting, the quality and type of salt you use can make a significant difference in the flavor and success of your fermentation projects. Real Salt® offers a range of unrefined, ancient sea salts that are ideal for fermenting, pickling, and canning, all containing over 60 naturally-occurring trace minerals and free from chemical processing.

Fine Grain Salt for Everyday Use and Fermentation

Real Salt® Fine Bulk (25 lb.)

This fine-grain salt is the most popular choice for everyday seasoning and is especially well-suited for fermenting, pickling, and baking. Its small grain size dissolves easily, making it perfect for brines and fermentation processes where consistent salt distribution is key.
  • Unrefined and natural: Contains 60+ trace minerals exactly as nature intended.
  • Versatile: Ideal for boiling water, seasoning, baking, and fermenting.
  • Long-lasting: This 25 lb. bag never expires and can be stored in the original bag or transferred to a container.
  • Natural clumping: Occurs but can be managed with proper storage.
This salt brings authentic flavor and mineral benefits to your fermentation projects, ensuring your homemade pickles and ferments develop rich, natural tastes.

Kosher Salt Options for Fermenting and Cooking

Real Salt Kosher Pouch (16 oz.)

Designed with medium-sized grains, this kosher salt is excellent for seasoning meat and vegetables, and it also works well for fermenting and pickling. Its grain size allows for easy pinching and tossing, favored by chefs for precise seasoning.
  • Unrefined and mineral-rich: Contains 60+ naturally-occurring trace minerals.
  • Perfect for fermenting: Great for canning, pickling, and fermenting.
  • Sustainable choice: Comes in a refill pouch to reduce waste.
  • Multi-use: Also enhances edamame, margaritas, and more.

Real Salt Kosher Shaker (10 oz.)

For convenience in the kitchen, the refillable shaker offers the same benefits as the kosher pouch with easy access for seasoning and fermenting tasks.
  • Medium grain size: Ideal for pinching, tossing, and fermenting.
  • Unrefined and natural: Packed with essential trace minerals.
  • Ready to use: Handy shaker keeps salt fresh and accessible.

Real Salt Kosher 25 lb Bag

For those who prefer buying in bulk, this large kosher salt bag provides a long-term supply of unrefined salt perfect for fermenting and everyday cooking.
  • Large quantity: Keeps your kitchen stocked for extended use.
  • Natural and untreated: Contains 60+ trace minerals, never chemically processed.
  • Multi-purpose: Excellent for seasoning meat, vegetables, and fermenting.
  • Storage tips: Natural clumping may occur but is manageable.
These kosher salts are prized for their ability to draw out proteins and enhance caramelization, while also supporting fermentation with their pure, mineral-rich composition.

Fine Salt with Storage Solution

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

This bundle pairs 10 pounds of fine Real Salt with a food-grade, BPA-free plastic bucket for convenient storage. The bucket is designed to keep your salt fresh and dry, making it an excellent choice for fermenters who want to maintain salt quality over time.
  • Fine grain salt: Perfect for fermenting, pickling, and everyday seasoning.
  • Storage bucket included: Durable, food-safe container with lid.
  • Extras: Comes with three Real Salt stickers for personalization.
  • Long-lasting: Salt never expires, ensuring a reliable supply.
This bundle is ideal for fermenters who value both quality salt and practical storage to keep their ingredients in top condition.

Why Choose Real Salt® for Fermenting?

Real Salt® products are unrefined and contain a rich spectrum of trace minerals that support natural fermentation processes. Unlike processed salts, these options avoid additives and chemicals that can interfere with fermentation, making them a trusted choice for home fermenters and professional chefs alike.
Using Real Salt® ensures your fermented foods develop authentic flavors and maintain their nutritional integrity.

Elevate your fermentation with Real Salt® — natural, mineral-rich salts designed to bring out the best in your homemade pickles, sauerkraut, kimchi, and more.
FeatureReal Salt® Fine Bulk (25 lb.)Real Salt Kosher Pouch (16 oz.)Real Salt Kosher Shaker (10 oz.)Real Salt Kosher 25 lb BagReal Salt® Fine Bulk Bag-Bucket Bundle (10 lb. + Bucket)
TypeFine SaltKosher SaltKosher SaltKosher SaltFine Salt
Grain SizeSmallMediumMediumMediumSmall
Weight/Size25 lb16 oz.10 oz.25 lb10 lb bag + 1 gallon empty bucket
Price$114.99$9.99$7.29$114.99$62.99
DescriptionUnrefined, ancient sea salt with 60+ trace minerals. Most popular grain size. Great for everyday seasoning, boiling, baking, canning, pickling, fermenting. Never expires. Natural clumping may occur.Unrefined, 60+ trace minerals. Best for seasoning meat, draws out proteins for caramelizing. Great for veggies, edamame, margaritas. Medium grains.Same as Kosher Pouch but in refillable 10 oz. shaker.Unrefined, 60+ trace minerals. Best for seasoning meat, draws out proteins for caramelizing. Great for veggies, edamame, margaritas. Medium grains. Never expires. Natural clumping may occur.Includes 10 lb bag of fine salt plus empty food-grade, BPA-free 1 gallon plastic bucket with lid and 3 stickers. Great for storage. Fine grain size.
Key UsesEveryday table salt, boiling water, seasoning, baking, canning, pickling, fermentingSeasoning meat, veggies, edamame, margaritas, canning, pickling, fermentingSame as Kosher PouchSeasoning meat, veggies, edamame, margaritas, canning, pickling, fermentingEveryday seasoning, boiling water, baking, storage
Trace Minerals60+60+60+60+60+
ProcessingNever processed or chemically treatedNever processed or chemically treatedNever processed or chemically treatedNever processed or chemically treatedNever processed or chemically treated
Packaging25 lb bag16 oz refill pouch10 oz refillable shaker25 lb bag10 lb bag + empty 1 gallon bucket
ClumpingNatural clumping may occurNot specifiedNot specifiedNatural clumping may occurNot specified
Special FeaturesSalt never expires, versatile for many usesBest for seasoning meat, perfect for pinching/tossingRefillable shaker for convenienceSalt never expires, perfect for pinching/tossingIncludes reusable bucket for storage
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