What is
Lime Salt?

Lime salt is a flavored salt that combines coarse sea salt with lime zest or lime juice, creating a tangy and zesty seasoning. It is often used as a finishing salt, adding a burst of citrus flavor to various dishes such as grilled meats, fish, vegetables, and even rimmed on cocktail glasses.

Origins & History

Lime salt has origins that can be traced back to various culinary traditions that utilize citrus as flavoring agents. It is particularly popular in Mexican cuisine, where it enhances dishes and beverages with its bright flavor. The use of flavored salts, including lime salt, has become more widespread globally as culinary experimentation and fusion cooking have gained popularity.

Taste & Texture

Lime salt has a bright, tangy flavor profile that combines the brininess of salt with the refreshing citrus notes of lime, offering a unique enhancement to both savory and sweet dishes.

Ingredients

Coarse Sea Salt

Coarse sea salt is harvested from evaporated seawater and consists of crystal-like grains. It serves as the base for lime salt, providing the primary salty flavor.

Lime Zest

Lime zest is the outermost peel of the lime fruit, containing essential oils that impart a strong citrus flavor. It contributes to the tangy and aromatic notes of lime salt.

(Optional) Lime Juice

Fresh lime juice can also be used to create a more intense lime flavor in the salt mixture, adding moisture that enhances the overall citrus punch.