{"product_id":"umami-alda-icelandic-black-lava-salt","title":"Umami Lava Salt Type °03 Alda","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIcelandic Black Lava Salt with a Savory Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finishing touch you can see and taste. Umami Lava Salt Type °03 Alda combines Icelandic sea salt flakes with Palmaria palmata seaweed and activated charcoal, creating a black finishing salt with rich umami flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped by Icelandic Chef Völundur Völundarson, Alda brings together the savory character of seaweed and the visual contrast of black flakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlda balances clean saltiness with the savory depth of dulse seaweed. Its delicate flakes add a light crunch, while the charcoal gives the salt its distinctive black color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSprinkled over a finished dish, the flakes add both seasoning and a striking final detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in Iceland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sea salt comes from Karlsey Island in Iceland’s Breiðafjörður Bay. Seawater is gently heated using natural geothermal energy to form crunchy flakes, which are then blended with hand-harvested seaweed and activated charcoal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThoughtfully Packed in Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach box contains 80g \/ 2.8oz of sea salt, hand-packed in a cotton bag. Umami deliberately chooses cotton to allow the salt to breathe, avoiding plastic inner packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cotton bag sits inside a recyclable outer box, reflecting the same care given to the ingredients within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Alda Lava Salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse Alda just before serving to make the most of its texture and color. Try these pairings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nordiccatch.com\/collections\/seafood\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Nordic Catch Seafood\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSeafood\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finish seared scallops, baked halibut, or grilled salmon.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nordiccatch.com\/collections\/premium-meat\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Nordic Catch Premium Beef\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSteak\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sprinkle over sliced ribeye, filet mignon, or New York strip.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetables:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add contrast to roasted cauliflower, potatoes, or grilled asparagus.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButter and bread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scatter a few flakes over softened butter served with warm bread.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEggs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finish poached or soft-boiled eggs with a small pinch.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart lightly and adjust to taste. Adding the salt at the end helps preserve the flakes and keeps their black color visible on the plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Umami Sea Salt\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Type °03 Alda\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 80g \/ 2.8oz per box\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Iceland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sea salt flakes, Palmaria palmata \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(red seaweed aka Dulse), activated charcoal powder\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black sea salt flakes blended with seaweed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Breathable cotton bag inside a recyclable box\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Umami Sea Salt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621090132278,"sku":"NCUMS103","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/1606\/0271\/files\/UmamiSeaSaltType3Alda.webp?v=1790893624","url":"https:\/\/nordiccatch.com\/products\/umami-alda-icelandic-black-lava-salt","provider":"Nordic Catch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}