The Spice Lab Gourmet Sea Salt Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge from The Spice Lab Gourmet Salt Collection. This in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

The Spice Lab Gourmet Sea Salt – The Chili Head Salt Collection – Review and Giveaway

When I was younger I was under the impression that there was only one type of salt, the traditional table salt that is found in almost every cupboard, restaurant and kitchen in the world. I, like many people, thought that there were limited variations on the salt widely available. I am still in the early stages of learning how to cook, and am beginning to branch out into the flavorful world of addition of flavors, enter The Spice Lab. I was given the opportunity to review their Chili Head Collection and thought this was a good way to play with a staple of cooking.

The Spice Lab is a woman owned business based in Pompano Beach, Florida and boasts over 180 different salts from over 30 countries and has the largest selection of sea salts available from a single source. The salts come in test tubes, in either 5, 6, or 11 sets, with a handcrafted wooden base that is American made from recycled shipping pallets, Colorado pine, sustainable bamboo bases among other discarded wood.

The items offered are plentiful, creative and include salt plates, wooden spoons, salt collections and even bath salts. The Spice Lab has received numerous awards including the Silver Sofi Award, The Gourmet Retailer’s Editors’ Choice Award, Scovie and Hot Pepper Awards, 2014 Suppliers Achievement Silver Award for Most Creative New Entry Designed for Business Gift Use, as well as becoming one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2013 (the Himalayan Salt Shot Glasses)

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The Chili Head Collection by The Spice Lab comes with 4 different types of salts. The set I received had No. 117 Jalapeno Pepper Sea Salt, No. 112 Smoked Serrano Chili Sea Salt, No. 117 Hot Habanero Pepper Sea Salt and No. 107 Asian Szechuan Pepper Sea Salt. All of these flavors are recommended to be used on Red Meat, Chicken, Vegetables, Fish, Sauce and Soups.

Although these are hot flavors the salt was the perfect combination of spicy and salty, while still retaining the heat of each flavor. If you are particularly sensitive to spice I would recommend staying clear of these and go for the milder versions. On the other hand, if you like heat to any degree, you will love these.

Each salt comes in its own Pyrex test tubes with a cork stopper to keep the product fresh. A bamboo wooden spoon is included to help distribute and get the salt out of the tubes. The box in which the test tubes sit is handmade wooden holder, and each tube contains .6 to 1.3 oz of salt each depending on density of the salt contained therein. The salts come with a reference card that gives detailed descriptions and suggestions on uses. This makes the salt easy to use even for those of use still learning about spices.

I would highly recommend The Spice Lab and their wide array of salt products and if you want more information, click here or information about the set I received click here. The Spice Labs products are also available on Amazon.com

GIVEAWAY: The Spice Lab is offering a 4 Tube Sea Salt Collection (may or not be the Chili Head Collection I reviewed) to one lucky reader! Open to residents in the US only. I will be randomly choosing 1 person on July 31st (7/31/2015) to receive these this salt collection! To enter complete the entries below! Winner will be notified by me by email and prize will be fulfilled by The Spice Lab! Remember you have 48 hours to claim prize, or I will chose another winner. GOOD LUCK!!!

Win a 4 Tube Sea Salt Collection from The Spice Lab

44 thoughts on “The Spice Lab Gourmet Sea Salt Review”

Lisa July 11, 2015 at

I’d love to try the Jalapeno Pepper Salt.

Jane B July 11, 2015 at

The szechuan looks really interesting!

Anna July 11, 2015 at

I like lemon sea salt on my salmon. I would like to try the Asian Szechuan Pepper Sea Salt.

Sharon Kaminski July 11, 2015 at

My favorite is the szechuan for that little extra kick. I use salt for almost everything.

Lisa Coomer Queen July 11, 2015 at

I like the lemon sea salt for chicken and pork. I have not used them for other reason yet but I am going to be reading up on it. Very interesting!

Kait St. July 11, 2015 at

Honestly love a chocolate-salt, great for making desserts, ice creams, and popcorn

Melissa Cross Botelho July 11, 2015 at

Cyprus Wild Garlic Flake Sea Salt looks interesting

Botpol July 11, 2015 at

I’ve used this company before and I really like the quality. I’ve also purchased the D & D test tube spice rack but I like the wooden stands better and the labels are much much better with Spice Labs

Cynthia C July 11, 2015 at

I like a little heat, so the szechuan salt would work for me.

Debbi Wellenstein July 11, 2015 at

I like herb-flavored salt.

Jennifer Anne July 11, 2015 at

I like the regular old sea salt!

Debbie F July 12, 2015 at

Mmm Jalapeno Pepper!
Thanks!

chris z July 12, 2015 at

i like lemon salt for chicken

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Steph July 12, 2015 at

I’m glad I found this pompano is not too far from me!

Amie George July 12, 2015 at

Jalapeno Salt? That’s a thing! I really need to try that! Yummy!!

latanya July 12, 2015 at

the herb flavored salt for chicken

Jill Aaron July 12, 2015 at

I love vanilla sea salt with a chocolate martini.

Alison Tolar July 12, 2015 at

I think my fave would be the habenero pepper salt. I love spicy foods.

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Gabrielle V July 13, 2015 at

I would love to have the Jalepeno pepper salt! My boyfriend would absolutely love it 🙂

Violet Lyford July 13, 2015 at

Jalapeno Pepper sounds delightful.

sandra July 14, 2015 at

I didn’t know there were different flavors of salt

David Fultner July 15, 2015 at

i want the Asian Szechuan Pepper Sea Salt.

AWellBalancedPlate July 16, 2015 at

I would love to try out these gourmet salts, especially one with citrus.

Shakeia Rieux July 19, 2015 at

I have never tried any flavored salt,but i woudln’t mind trying the Jalapeno Pepper Sea Salt.

DJ July 21, 2015 at

I would love to try the Hot Habanero Pepper Sea Salt. My hubby loves hot spices.

Elizabeth B July 21, 2015 at

I love to use Himalayan Pink salt! I can’t wait to try other varieties though!

Cheryl July 26, 2015 at

My favorite is garlic salt. I only use salt for flavoring foods.

Margot C July 27, 2015 at

I like to add Asian Szechuan Pepper Sea Salt to Peanut Noodles.

Austin Baroudi July 28, 2015 at

Jalapeno Pepper Sea Salt!

Mary Somerville July 28, 2015 at

I like smoked salt.

Jennifer Nielsen July 29, 2015 at

I would like to try their Habenero Pepper salt! I don’t really use salt for anything else besides to season foods.

Merlin M July 30, 2015 at

I like the smoked salt.

sarah July 30, 2015 at

garlic!

Elizabeth H. July 30, 2015 at

I love Kosher Salt! Love to use it on watermelon!!

Robin W July 31, 2015 at

My favorite salt is sea salt. I only use it to season food or perhaps salt water to swish in my mouth.

Jesselyn A/Jesstinger July 31, 2015 at

As an avid users of herbs and spices ~ I must confess there is mostly a hole in my head where knowledge of the salts of the earth (and seas) is suppose to be… I mostly rely on your more basic sea and kosher salts (and upscale garlic sea salts…) But would love to know and EXPERIENCE so much more…

The Spice Lab has such an intriguing and inspiring collection ~ it’s hard to know where to begin, though I must say I am especially tempted by the Cypress Wild Mushroom Flake Sea Salt ( No. 96) and the Herbs de Provence Sea Salt Blend (No. 198)

Jhenberger Post authorAugust 1, 2015 at

I can tell you I am just learning about salts myself and enjoyed the chance to try some new varieties. My husband loved it because they had a little spice to them!

Lyndsey R. July 31, 2015 at

I am a huge supporter of oils and herbs however have never tried salts. I would be both willing and excited to try. May even have to just go ahead and make an order. Would be very interested in the lemon salt.

Thanks for the chance!