The 10 Most Expensive Salts

Yasmin Fahr|

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.

Amethyst Bamboo

Amethyst Bamboo The Meadow

One of the most expensive salts at Mark Bitterman's store, The Meadow, it is used for cooking and as a finishing salt. It should be used sparingly on spicy foods or can be blended with other salts.

Price: $38.50 for a 1.2-ounce jar

Korean Oyster Bamboo

Korean Oyster Bamboo The Meadow

With no moisture, this salt can be used for finishing a dish or while cooking, but should be used sparingly on spicy foods.

Price: $28.50 for a 1.2-ounce jar.

Hana Flake

Hana Flake Mark Bitterman

A light and refreshing finishing salt that works well on salads, ceviches, vegetable soups and fish. Perfect to top off delicate foods for a beautiful mouth feel.

Price: $17.25 for a 1.2-ounce jar.

Kamebishi Soy Salt

Kamebishi Soy Salt Mark Bitterman

In his book, Bitterman recommends using this salt on rice, in place of soy sauce for texture and in an Asian rub.

Price: $17.25 for a 1.2-ounce jar.

Saffron Salt

Saffron Salt The Meadow

This saffron-infused salt is an example of a flavored salt that Bitterman says, "often use very expensive ingredients which, when crafted into an infused salt, gives you a versatile, incredibly cost-effective way to bring that flavor to the salt." Saffron, a notoriously-expensive product, adds bright color and deep flavor to this salt.

Price: $16.50 for a 1.2-ounce jar. 

Black Truffle Salt (Tartufo Nero)

Black Truffle Salt (Tartufo Nero) The Meadow

Another example of a flavored salt that uses expensive ingredients. Bitterman describes this salt as, "just a pinch, and presto, truffleness."

Price: $16.00 for a 1.2-ounce jar.

Iburi Jio Cherry Smoked Salt

Iburi Jio Cherry Smoked Salt The Meadow

A finishing salt that Bitterman recommends for an array of foods like squid steak, popcorn, miso soup, raw salmon, beef filet, toast, bourbon and ice cream sandwiches.

Price: $14.50 for a 1.2-ounce jar.

Takesumi Bamboo

Takesumi Bamboo The Meadow

With an arresting color, this salt smells of charcoal and has a similar taste. (It almost reminds you of being at a campfire). Bitterman says that it works well on lean game meats, cod, raw oysters and vegan foods where meat flavor is required.

Price: $13.00 for a 2-ounce jar.

Oshima Island Blue

Oshima Island Blue The Meadow

A finishing salt that works well in Asian-style dishes like seaweed salads, sea urchin or yam tempura.

Price: $13.25 for a 1.2-ounce jar.

Kilauea Onyx

Kilauea Onyx The Meadow

This stunning finishing salt comes from sea salt farms in Hawaii and can be ground in a mortar and pestle or sprinkled on fish and fruits like mangos.

Price: $12.00 for a 1.2-ounce jar.

Recommended