Flake salt with licorice root. A little salty, a little sweet, and unlike anything else in the cupboard.
Tasting notes & pairings
Toasty and nutty on the nose, then a tangy licorice note on the tongue. It belongs to the Nordic sweet-salty tradition and it is the salt people are most surprised to love.
Profile: Toasty • Unexpected • Salty sweet
Best with: Dark chocolate, caramel, popcorn, duck, pork, baked goods, an espresso martini.
How it is made
Arctic seawater from the Westfjords of Iceland, evaporated with 100% geothermal energy. Hot water from the ground at Reykjanes runs under our pans until the flakes form, and we lift them out by hand. Nothing is burned, so the carbon footprint in making the salt is zero, and the whole business is Climate Neutral Certified. Read why we make salt this way.
Ingredients & testing
Hand-harvested Icelandic sea salt with licorice root, 90 g / 3.17 oz glass jar. No anti-caking agents, no additives, no iodine. Every batch is third-party tested for heavy metals. Pure flake salt keeps indefinitely; flavored salts hold their quality for five years.
Shipping & our promise
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Two ingredients. Arctic seawater and geothermal heat. That is the whole recipe, and it is why a jar of Saltverk costs more than the salt next to it. Why it costs more →
Keep the jar. When it runs low, refill it from the 6 oz pouch and save the glass.
Pairs well with Flaky Sea Salt, or try all six.
Flavor variations
Pairs Well With
Venison/Wild Boar
Chocolate
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Roasted beetroots/carrots
Duck
Cocktails
Sustainable Tradition Revived
In Iceland’s remote Westfjords, Saltverk revives a centuries-old tradition of salt-making using geothermal energy and pristine Arctic seawater.
Each crystal is hand-harvested and crafted entirely with renewable energy, creating a pure, carbon-neutral sea salt.
Rooted in Icelandic craftsmanship and sustainability, Saltverk has become a symbol of respect for nature and the preferred choice of many of the world’s most renowned chefs and restaurants.
Each crystal is hand-harvested and crafted entirely with renewable energy, creating a pure, carbon-neutral sea salt.
Rooted in Icelandic craftsmanship and sustainability, Saltverk has become a symbol of respect for nature and the preferred choice of many of the world’s most renowned chefs and restaurants.
Natural
Geothermal Energy
Pure
Crunchy Flakes
Tradition
Hand-Harvested
Trusted
Chef Recommended
Product FAQ
Licorice Salt is ideal for baking and finishing, bringing a salty and sweet touch to your creation - our favorite is Licorice Salt chocolate chip cookies!
One 3.17oz jar will last between 1-2 months depending on usage. Flakes are lighter and airy, so you can use less volume than table salt.
No. Our salts are not iodized and contain no anti-caking agents or additives—only pure sea salt and natural botanicals for flavoured varieties.
Store in a dry airtight container, keep away from steam.
Yes. Saltverk salts are tested by accredited third-party labs. Our geothermal process and the pristine Icelandic location yield extremely low levels — well under safety thresholds. See our lab reports.
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