Specialty salts

Cargill offers various solutions to address customer needs such as functionality, labeling, premiumization or packaging claim requirements.

 

Alberger® Salt

Alberger® Salt is one of the only high-purity, food grade, flake salts. Its unique, “hopper” and “cubed agglomerate” shaped crystals, increased surface area, and low bulk density combine to offer a measurable advantage in terms of blendability, adherence, solubility and adsorption. Alberger® salt is available in a wide range of grades and screen sizes, a variety of anti-caking or additive-free.

Why Cargill Alberger® Salt?

  • It is an easy sodium reduction solution, providing up to 53% lower sodium per volume vs. granulated salt.(FoodService)
  • It may help food manufacturers use less salt in processed foods given the unique properties of adherence, dissolution, and bulk density
  • In topical applications, Alberger® Salt dissolves quickly to give a salty flavor burst. 
  • Enables you to buy less, use less, and waste less

Pink Himalayan Salt

Natural unrefined rock salt. Free from added chemicals, additives and anti-caking agents.

Why Cargill Pink Himalayan Salt?

For premium applications seeking a natural, unrefined salt solution without additives. Elevate your product and positioning by enhancing visual appeal and premium perception with an exotic touch of differentiation.

Available for topical or solution applications


Sea Salt

Unique sea salt products made naturally with sun, wind and time . Available in different grades from extra coarse to powder size. 
Why Cargilll sea salt?

  • Cargill sources and harvest its sea salt naturally in the San Francisco Bay area.
  • “Seasalt" declaration on the ingredient list.
  • One of the broadest lines of sea salt products available: From crackers to soup, our ingredients meet your food manufacturing needs.

Microsized® granulated salt

The smallest and finest granulations of salt. Pulverized, fine-powdered salt for increased solubility. Also referred to as “flour salt”

Why Cargill microsized® granulated salt?

  • An essential ingredient choice for applications requiring exceptional solubility and blendability.
  • Ensures the maximum amount of materials dissolved in to another material, thus optimizing the food system for taste, consistency, texture, and other properties. 
  • Provides a smooth, even consistency and undetected presence in applications where you don’t want grittiness, such as butter