Maras, Peru — Ancient Salt Terraces
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ISO 22000:2018
Food Safety Management System certification. Means hazard analysis, traceability, and verified controls at every stage — from harvest to your dock.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System certification. Consistent processes, documented procedures, and measurable outcomes. Every order the same.
Kosher Certified
Third-party religious certification that verifies ingredient purity and processing standards. Expands your menu flexibility.
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Sourcing & Origin
The Maras Salt Terraces of Peru
Nestled in the Sacred Valley of the Andes at over 3,300 meters elevation, the Maras salt terraces have been harvested using traditional methods for centuries. Saline spring water flows through a network of hand-maintained channels into hundreds of shallow pools, where it evaporates under the high-altitude sun to yield naturally crystallized coarse salt.
No artificial processing. No additives. Just mineral-rich salt from one of the world’s most remarkable natural sources — consistent in crystal size, clean in flavor, and fully traceable from terrace to table.
Culinary Applications
Engineered for Professional Service
Steak Finishing
Applied post-sear. Coarse crystals deliver a clean mineral hit and texture contrast that defines the plate.
Seafood
Crudo, oysters, sashimi-style presentations. The crystal size and mineral clarity complement delicate proteins.
Craft Cocktails
Consistent rim adhesion on margaritas, mezcal cocktails, and house signatures. No fines, no clumping.
Grilling & Live Fire
Broadcast over proteins and vegetables before and after the grill. Survives high-heat applications intact.
Fine Dining Plate Work
Precision finishing at the pass. Consistent crystal size means predictable placement and visual presentation.
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