Sea salt flakes from Maldon, England, est. 1882, for finishing grilled meats, salads, bakes and desserts at the table.
Maldon Sea Salt Flakes come in a white box patterned with green diamonds, with the Maldon name in dark green script, Sea Salt Flakes and Est. 1882. The back panel, headed Master Salt Makers, lists the single ingredient as sea salt flakes and gives the storage advice: keep dry and by the cooker or on the table, for seasoning that's at your fingertips. It names the producer as the Maldon Salt Co. Ltd of Maldon, England, and the box notes that this salt does not supply iodine. As general background, sea salt is produced by evaporating seawater and is used for seasoning and preserving food. Commonly, flakes are added at the end of cooking for texture. Crumble a pinch between your fingers over grilled steaks, roast vegetables and tomato salads, finish focaccia and pretzels before baking, or scatter a few flakes over caramel, brownies and chocolate desserts.