Why is Murray River Salt pink?

Our Murray River Salt flakes are renowned for their delicate flavour, unique texture, and distinctive pale pink hue. But what exactly gives this Australian salt its blush tone? Let’s dive into the story behind our unique salt.

What is Murray River Salt?

Murray River Salt is a gourmet, naturally harvested salt sourced from the ancient saline aquifers of Australia’s iconic Murray-Darling Basin. This premium salt is prized by chefs and food enthusiasts for its mineral-rich composition, light flakes, and subtle taste that enhances any dish without overpowering it.

How Murray River Salt is Produced

The salt is produced using a sustainable process that taps into underground saline aquifers beneath the Murray-Darling Basin. This practice helps manage salinity in the region, preventing environmental damage while creating a premium product.

The mineral-rich brine is carefully pumped into shallow crystallisation basins, where the sun and wind naturally evaporate the water, leaving behind pure salt flakes. Once crystalised, we treat the salt to a 24-hour temperature-controlled bath. Here, the salt transforms into the beautiful pyramid-shaped flakes that you know and love. These flakes are then harvested, packaged, and delivered to kitchens around the world.

Learn more about the harvesting process here.

Why Murray River Salt is Pink

The eye-catching pink colour of Murray River Salt is all-natural and comes from the mineralised brines, which is full of natural minerals, including magnesium, calcium, and potassium.

Unlike processed salts, which are often bleached or refined, Murray River Salt retains its natural colour, minerals, and purity, making it both beautiful and healthful.

And as an added bonus, Murray River Salt’s natural pink salts are free from additives, preservatives, and the nasty effects of microplastics, herbicides, and pesticides!

Whether you’re sprinkling it over a fresh salad, seasoning a sizzling steak, or finishing a decadent dessert, Murray River Salt is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Its pink hue reflects the richness of the land it comes from and the sustainable practices that make it such a special ingredient.