BRENT SCHMIERBACHShopping & ReviewsExotic Sea Salts1. Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salt This coarse, salmon-colored salt has a subtle flavor that makes it an ideal garnishing salt. Available at SaltWorks .2. Salish Alder Smoked Salt Cool-smoked over red alder wood, this salt adds a touch of barbecue flavor to meat, chicken, or salmon. Available at SaltWorks.3. Murray River Pink Flake Salt Harvested from the Murray-Darling basin in Australia, this salt has a delicate flavor and melts quickly on the tongue. Available at SaltWorks .4. Cyprus Black Lava This chunky, textured salt gets its color from activated charcoal and creates a dramatic effect when sprinkled on flaky white fish. Available at SaltWorks .5. Black Truffle Sea Salt With an intense flavor of black truffle, this premium salt is delicious when sprinkled on eggs, meat, and even popcorn. Available at SaltWorks .ADVERTISEMENTADAD6. Chili Verde Sea Salt Finely ground, with a pleasantly spicy, green chile flavor, this salt adds depth to Mexican dishes and rich chocolate desserts. Available at SaltWorks .7. Fleur de Sel French Sea Salt This hand-harvested salt, widely considered one of the best, is gathered from the Atlantic salt marshes in France and is preferred by chefs. Available at Williams-Sonoma.8. Fume de Sel Cold-smoked over chardonnay barrels, which impart a mild, smoky flavor with hints of wine, this salt is a great choice for salads or steamed vegetables. Available at SaltWorks .10. Maldon English Sea Salt A light and flaky salt from Essex, England, Maldon makes a tasty topping on everything from french fries to foie gras. Available at Williams-Sonoma.11. Vintage Merlot Sea Salt This lovely, purple-colored salt has hints of merlot and is delightful when paired with anything chocolate. Available at SaltWorks .ADVERTISEMENTADAD12. Sugpo Asin A faintly pink salt from the Philippines, the sugpo gets its briny flavor from sugpo shrimp and is a perfect accompaniment to seafood dishes. Available at xroads Philippine Sea Salts.13. Thai Ginger Sea Salt Coarse and golden colored, this salt adds zing to grilled vegetables, stir-fries, and other Asian dishes. Available at SaltWorks .Keep ReadingThe Best Gifts for Wine and Spirits LoversBy FRANCES KIMThe Best Gifts for Cheese LoversBy KAT CRADDOCKThe Best Cookbooks of 2024 Are Perfect for Holiday GiftingBy JESSICA CARBONEGive the Gift of Great Food Writing This Holiday SeasonBy JESSICA CARBONE12 Terrific Gifts for the Baker in Your LifeBy RYAN MCCARTHY7 Stupendous Stocking Stuffers for Your Favorite Food LoverBy RYAN MCCARTHYThe Best Gifts for Gardeners This SeasonBy ALEX TESTEREHere’s What SAVEUR Editors Are Giving This YearBy SAVEUR EDITORS7 Knockout Gift Ideas for Food-Focused TravelersBy BENJAMIN KEMPERSee AllContinue to Next StoryADVERTISEMENTADAD