Customer Reviews

Maldon Sea Salt Flakes, 8.5 ounce Boxes (Pack of 2)

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This salt is seriously fantastic. Lots of folks say there isn't a difference in taste from salt to salt. IMO, not true. Natural salt has minerals going for it that may make it milder than old fashioned sodium chloride. I'm sure all this can be debated.

This Maldon (aka English Sea Salt) is super chunky and crunchy. It's milder than normal salt, IMO and tastes great on just about everything. Also, "milder" doesn't mean "add more salt". I like to use this as a finishing salt to add a flavorful crunch to pan fried asparagus with black pepper and garlic, or sprinkle lightly on meats just before serving. Also is perfect for a coarse, dry herb rub for chicken.

Man I love this salt. I swear even compared to other premium sea salts there's something special about this stuff. I have been using it exclusively for a year or so now and have even given it as a gift along with good peppercorns and olive oil and my friends that aren't foodies were really surprised at what a difference good salt makes.

Not that this matters but I see this salt being used on Iron Chef America frequently.

I love the texture of this salt - I use it in place of kosher salt for finishing food because it looks great and has a wonderfully irregular texture. Perfect for sprinkling on salted caramels or other sweet salty goodies.

Slate Magazine has a review on table salts and this was the winner. So I ordered some from Amazon and compared it myself to the brands available where I live, including Celtic Sea Salt. There is no comparison... Maldon is the standout winner. It is big flaky, crunchy pieces of very tasty salt. This is not a baking salt. It is more of a finishing salt to go "on" foods. It's wonderful on avocado, steamed yellow squash, baked potatoes... etc. The Slate reviewer said he loved it the best on chocolate Häagen-Dazs ice cream! It's that good.

What a bargain. I usually buy pricier salts, but after using this one, that may never happen again. I share boxes with my family, and they love.

I love this salt!

And for the reviewers concerned about it not melting quickly... it's not supposed to. It's a FINISHING salt. It's a complete waste to cook with it, plus it's hard to come up with equivalent measures if you were to use it when cooking in place of kosher or table salt. But sprinkled on a rib eye fresh off the grill, on a pan seared salmon filet just before you serve it, on roasted aspargus right out of the oven, or even over a fresh, crisp apple half - it's "Na" heaven! If you already use finishing salts, you know what difference they can make. And if you're not, it's an easy way to take your dishes to the next level. Bon appetite!

Maldon is my go-to salt for finishing at the table. Perfectly delicate and crunchy, it's an elegant addition to any table. Do't worry too much about the price, because this will last you a good long time. You only use it for finishing at the table, not for cooking (cheaper kosher is the this for that), so you only use a pinch at a time.

I get it locally from Whole Foods which, ironically, has a really good price; for folks who don't live near a store that carries Maldon, this is a good deal! Enjoy!

Maldon salt is the best for seasoning proteins before saute or grilling. It makes a really good finishing salt as well.

Maldon Sea Salt is increasingly difficult to find in my community. Imagine my delight when I looked for it online and there it was thru Amazon! Thanks for making it so easy to restock my pantry, Amazon! If you haven't used this product, I cannot recommend it highly enough. I seldom use salt while cooking (except where it makes a real difference such as baking); instead I provide a small wooden bowl of Maldon at the dinner table as a finishing salt. Years ago a friend shared a conversation she and her husband had on their way home from dinner at our house: Husband asked why food at our home always tasted so good; wife replied "well, it may begin with the salt and pepper "gingergal" uses! Enough said.

I've tried dozens of brands and types of sea salt - Maldon's salt flakes are, without a doubt, the best I've found so far. Constant rave reviews from all who try it. The Maldon folks are almost fanatical about delivery and packaging - never a problem in 4 orders.