
ALAEA coarse salt
ALAEA Coarse Salt – Traditional Hawaiian Red Volcanic Sea Salt Discover Hawaii’s culinary tradition with ALAEA coarse salt, a red volcanic sea salt treasured for generations. Its reddish-brown color comes from volcanic baked alaea red clay found only in Hawaii. The result is a mineral-rich salt that tastes milder than table salt, with a subtle earthy note. Traditionally used to cleanse and bless, it later became valued for curing Pacific salmon. Distinctive Characteristics Volcanic Red Clay: Contains 4% authentic Hawaiian alaea clay rich in iron oxide and trace minerals 96% Pure Sea Salt: Harvested from pristine Pacific Ocean waters surrounding Hawaii 80+ Trace Minerals: Enhanced with minerals from both sea salt and volcanic clay Milder Flavor: Less harsh than refined table salt with subtle earthy undertones Coarse Texture: Large crystals perfect for grinding or using as finishing salt All-Natural: No additives, anti-caking agents, or artificial ingredients Perfect For Grilling & Roasting: Beef, lamb, pork, poultry — red clay seals moisture and creates a flavorful crust Traditional Hawaiian Kalua Pork: Essential ingredient in authentic preparation Spice Rubs: Mix with herbs, garlic, and spices for flavorful dry rubs Seafood: Traditional use for curing and seasoning fish, especially salmon Soups & Stews: Dissolves beautifully, adding mineral depth Finishing Salt: Sprinkle over finished dishes for color, texture, and mineral flavor Rim Salt: Margaritas and cocktails for unique presentation Baking: Bread dough, pretzels, and focaccia Storage and Shelf Life Keep in a sealed glass jar in a cool, dry place Avoid moisture — clay content can clump if exposed to humidity; use a dry spoon Indefinite shelf life when stored dry Product Specifications Type: Hawaiian Red Volcanic Sea Salt Origin: Hawaii, USA Net Weight: 100g (3.52 oz) Composition: 96% Pacific Ocean sea salt, 4% Hawaiian alaea red clay Form: Coarse crystals Color: Reddish-brown from volcanic clay Packaging: Glass jar Explore more gourmet salts in our Gourmet Salts collection or discover other exotic ingredients in our Gift Sets & Bundles Collection. For information about Hawaiian salt traditions, visit the SaltWorks Hawaiian Alaea Guide. Shipping Information Ships from Estonia. EU Countries: $6.50 shipping | FREE on orders over $58 | Delivery: 7–10 business days. Worldwide: $14.99 shipping | FREE on orders over $79 | Delivery: 15–20 business days.
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ALAEA Coarse Salt – Traditional Hawaiian Red Volcanic Sea Salt
Discover Hawaii’s culinary tradition with ALAEA coarse salt, a red volcanic sea salt treasured for generations. Its reddish-brown color comes from volcanic baked alaea red clay found only in Hawaii. The result is a mineral-rich salt that tastes milder than table salt, with a subtle earthy note. Traditionally used to cleanse and bless, it later became valued for curing Pacific salmon.
Distinctive Characteristics
- Volcanic Red Clay: Contains 4% authentic Hawaiian alaea clay rich in iron oxide and trace minerals
- 96% Pure Sea Salt: Harvested from pristine Pacific Ocean waters surrounding Hawaii
- 80+ Trace Minerals: Enhanced with minerals from both sea salt and volcanic clay
- Milder Flavor: Less harsh than refined table salt with subtle earthy undertones
- Coarse Texture: Large crystals perfect for grinding or using as finishing salt
- All-Natural: No additives, anti-caking agents, or artificial ingredients
Perfect For
- Grilling & Roasting: Beef, lamb, pork, poultry — red clay seals moisture and creates a flavorful crust
- Traditional Hawaiian Kalua Pork: Essential ingredient in authentic preparation
- Spice Rubs: Mix with herbs, garlic, and spices for flavorful dry rubs
- Seafood: Traditional use for curing and seasoning fish, especially salmon
- Soups & Stews: Dissolves beautifully, adding mineral depth
- Finishing Salt: Sprinkle over finished dishes for color, texture, and mineral flavor
- Rim Salt: Margaritas and cocktails for unique presentation
- Baking: Bread dough, pretzels, and focaccia
Storage and Shelf Life
- Keep in a sealed glass jar in a cool, dry place
- Avoid moisture — clay content can clump if exposed to humidity; use a dry spoon
- Indefinite shelf life when stored dry
Product Specifications
- Type: Hawaiian Red Volcanic Sea Salt
- Origin: Hawaii, USA
- Net Weight: 100g (3.52 oz)
- Composition: 96% Pacific Ocean sea salt, 4% Hawaiian alaea red clay
- Form: Coarse crystals
- Color: Reddish-brown from volcanic clay
- Packaging: Glass jar
Explore more gourmet salts in our Gourmet Salts collection or discover other exotic ingredients in our Gift Sets & Bundles Collection.
For information about Hawaiian salt traditions, visit the SaltWorks Hawaiian Alaea Guide.
Shipping Information
Ships from Estonia. EU Countries: $6.50 shipping | FREE on orders over $58 | Delivery: 7–10 business days. Worldwide: $14.99 shipping | FREE on orders over $79 | Delivery: 15–20 business days.
Product Details
- Brand
- Coffee Charlie
- SKU
- ALAEA-COARSE-SALT
- Availability
- In Stock



