Coarse Crystal Salt

Coarse crystal salt is salt left in large, chunky grains rather than ground fine. Its bigger crystals dissolve more slowly, which makes it a common choice for making pickles and brines, salting the water for boiling pasta, vegetables or legumes, curing, and crusting meat or fish before roasting. Many households also use it to fill a salt grinder and grind it fresh over salads and dishes, or sprinkle it on bread and baked goods for a little crunch. You can find coarse crystal salt on the spice shelf at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, sold by the kilo. As a package-free shop, we encourage customers to bring their own jars or containers and fill up the amount they need, helping cut down on plastic and single-use packaging.