What is the difference between sea salt and common table salt?

Sea salt contains trace minerals from the waters where it was collected. The quantity of trace minerals differ between the various regions where sea salt is harvested therefore contributing to the differences in taste between the many sea salts available to you. These trace minerals are known to contribute to your good health.

Common table salt is stripped of trace minerals during its refinement process. To make the crystals free flowing, anti-caking agents such as sodium ferrocyanide, yellow prussiate of soda, tricalcium phosphate, calcium silicate, or sodium aluminosilicate may be added to common table salt.

Because of its intensity, when using sea salt remember to use less than you would table salt. At For J's Hawaii, we use sea salt harvested from the Pacific Ocean. Our gourmet sea salt does not contain anti-caking agents.

How does For J's Gourmet Sea Salts differ from other brands of blended sea salt?

Our trade secret SavorBlast™ process is what distinguishes our blended sea salt from other brands. Unlike other blended sea salt with ingredients that visually separate after shaking, our SavorBlast process has been painstakingly perfected to produce salt crystals each infused with our secret formula of fresh herbs and spices. Our "taste test" of a single granule of any variety of For J's Gourmet Sea Salts will convince you of the value of our SavorBlast process. Although expensive to produce, our commitment to excellence will never let us compromise on quality. For J's Gourmet Sea Salts are affordable luxuries you can enjoy now!

Why does For J's Gourmet Sea Salt cost more than other sea salt?

The higher cost can be attributed to the expensive SavorBlast™ process. This secret process is what distinguishes our blended sea salt from any other.

But then again, compare the price of our gourmet sea salt against gourmet sea salt from France, Spain, Italy, or England and you'll find it at par or less in cost! With extraordinary taste results, using our gourmet sea salt make them truly affordable luxuries!

I can't find For J's Gourmet Sea Salt in my local grocery store. Why?

For J's Gourmet Sea Salt is not massed-produced. We are a family-owned and operated company producing these fine products in small batches. Because this business is our passion, we take the extra time, care, and effort when producing our Gourmet Sea Salts as well as our Gourmet Hawaiian Cane Sugar. At times demand may exceed our production capacity as we do not and never will compromise on quality. Our Gourmet Sea Salts and Gourmet Hawaiian Cane Sugars are classified as "Specialty Foods"; therefore you may not find them at your local grocery store.

Can I buy salt directly from For J's Hawaii?

With the exception of trade shows, For J's Gourmet Sea Salt and Gourmet Hawaiian Cane Sugar may be purchased from one of our retailers.

I'm a retailer and would like to carry your products in my store. Who do I contact to get more information about wholesale pricing?

If you're at our trade show booth please complete one of our Contact Information Forms. You may also contact us at:
Email: mail@4jshawaii.com
Phone: (808) 676-SALT / (808) 676-7258