Bulk Granulated Salt
Bulk General Purpose Salt
99.8% pure granulated bulk salt with no additives
Produced to the highest quality standard available
Meets all USDA, FDA and Food Chemical Codex standards
Non-GMO
No additive salts; conforms to organic standards
Gluten free
Pesticide free
Available Sizes: 25 lbs bag, 50 lbs bag, 80 lb bag, 2,000 lb super sacks, and 50,000 lb trucks.
Minimum Order Quantity Required: 2,450 lbs
How is Bulk General Purpose Salt Produced?
The majority of food-grade salt is produced through evaporation. In this process, saltwater is heated until the water evaporates, leaving behind pure salt crystals. This method avoids additives and artificial brines that could impact flavor or performance. In some cases, solar evaporation is used, relying on the sun to naturally reduce water content and form salt crystals. Manufacturers may also use vacuum-aided evaporation to accelerate production and maintain greater control over crystal size and overall quality.
What is Granulated Salt Used For?
Overall, granulated salt is all purpose. There really isn't a kitchen application where granulated salt can't be used. Whether it's cooking, pickling, baking, or seasoning, table salt is always a reliable option. Because of its coarse, fine texture, granulated salt is best used when measurements need to be precise, such as baking. Keep in mind, granulated salt doesn't dissolve as well as other salts with flatter, larger crystals, so it might not work well for certain dishes.
Applications for Bulk Granulated Salt
There are a wide range of different applications for general purpose granulated salt that you'll definitely want to take full advantage of. These include but are not limited to ones like:
Baked Goods & Pastries
Granulated salt enhances flavor, texture, and appearance in baked goods and pastries. Its purity ensures consistent quality, making it ideal for professional baking. The precise sodium chloride content of food-grade salt ensures uniformity in recipes, delivering reliable results every time.
Beverages & Distilling
Granulated salt is essential in beverage manufacturing for enhancing flavor, stabilizing formulas, and improving product quality. The high purity of food-grade salt ensures consistent quality and reliable results, crucial for maintaining brand standards and customer satisfaction.
Candy Making
Granulated salt is crucial in candy making, enhancing flavor, texture, and quality. Its high purity ensures consistent results in various confections. Additionally, salt acts as a natural preservative, extending shelf life by reducing moisture and preventing microbial growth.
Confectionery & Chocolate Making
Granulated salt balances sweetness in caramels, truffles, and chocolates, enhancing flavor. It controls sugar crystallization for smooth textures in nougats and ganaches and aids in tempering chocolate, achieving a glossy finish and proper snap. Additionally, the precise sodium chloride content guarantees uniformity in recipes, maintaining product quality.
Fruit Preparation & Sauces
Granulated salt enhances flavor and texture in fruit preparations and sauces. It balances sweetness and acidity in fruit compotes and preserves, intensifying natural flavors. In sauces, it helps emulsify and blend ingredients, creating a smooth consistency. Salt also acts as a preservative, extending the shelf life of both fruit-based products and sauces.
Quality Standards for Granulated Salt — What Should You Look For?
Not all salt is created the same. Even if two producers source their salt from the same place, how they treat that salt determines the quality of their final product.
At Indiana Sugars, we take great pride in complying with the following standards to help guarantee the safety and integrity of everything offered through our online catalog.
USDA Standards
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) only gives its official seal of approval to products that have proven quality and integrity. Consumers who choose salt marked with an official USDA seal can have confidence that the product they’re considering has undergone a detailed review process led by USDA auditors well versed in mandated grade and process standards.
FDA Standards
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) determines which products meet the standard necessary to be labeled “food grade.” All products deemed “food grade” by the FDA meet FDA safety guidelines and are suitable for human consumption and direct contact with food products.
Food Chemical Codex (FCC) Standards
The Food Chemical Codex (FCC) helps companies along the supply chain verify the identity, quality, and purity of ingredients, including sugar and bulk food grade salt. All FCC standards were created under the guidance of an expert multidisciplinary team that includes scientists, government representatives, and academic professionals, as well as input from the general public.
Buying Food Grade Granulated Salt
Indiana Sugars offers bulk food grade rock salt in a variety of sizes ranging from 25lb bags to 2,000lb super sacks. There are even 50,000lb truck loads available for companies who require product in especially large amounts or those needing to stock their own warehouses.
Why Buy From Indiana Sugars?
From the moment we first opened our doors over 100 years ago until now, our core values at Indiana Sugars have remained the same. We want to be more than just another ingredient provider - we want to become the partner you can trust in every sense of those terms. Ultimately, we believe that trust can only be built through communication and by offering you the type of experience you cannot find anywhere else.
That's why we're proud of the fact that every item we ship you goes through a series of intense quality controls so that you can be confident knowing only the best will arrive at your location.
If you're looking for more information about why food grade salt is an ingredient that you always want to keep around, or if you're eager to discuss your business' own needs with a professional in a bit more detail, click here to contact the team at Indiana Sugars today.
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