Grain Sizes

POWDER GRAIN: The ideal size for snack

food manufacturers and food service

customers for coating & adherence on

snack foods such as popcorn, chips and

roasted nuts.

EXTRA FINE GRAIN: Easily utilized in salt

shakers and in soups & sauces for quick

dissolution and even flavor distribution.

This size also boasts good adhesion on snack

foods. Slightly more granular than Powder,

this size will offer a visible salt look on

tortilla chips and other snack items.

FINE GRAIN: The perfect size for tableside

salt shakers and everyday use in commercial

kitchens for baking & cooking. This size

is also popular as an ingredient for food

manufacturers & processors. This is an

extremely versatile grain size for a range

of applications.

EXTRA SMALL GRAIN: Best suited for

ingredient applications, brining, and for

topping confections, pretzels and other

snack foods. An ideal size for inclusion in

packaged spice and herb rubs.

SMALL GRAIN: Works well in food service

applications for grilling & roasting meats.

This is also a popular size for blending into

spice & seasoning blends and for topical

applications on pretzels & crackers.

MEDIUM GRAIN: Good for smaller salt

grinders or mills to display its beautiful

color. This size is also a good choice for

brines & pickling.

COARSE GRAIN: A chunky, dense crystal,

this is the right size for large salt mills &

grinders. It also works well for salt roasting

in commercial kitchens, as well as for brining

applications.

EXTRA COARSE GRAIN: Comprised of

irregular, substantially-sized crystals. Best

used in slow-dissolving applications, such

as ice cream or curing, this size is also a

beautiful presentation salt for seafood.