We are pleased to announce that our Sea Salt Crystals & Seaweed Flakes has been honoured with a prestigious 1-star Great Taste award in 2024. This recognition celebrates the exceptional quality and flavour of our product and reinforces our commitment to crafting premium, artisanal sea salt.
The Great Taste Awards: A Mark of Excellence
The Great Taste Awards, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, have been recognising exceptional food and drink products since 1994. These awards are a benchmark for fine food and drink, offering a reliable stamp of excellence recognised by retailers, buyers, and consumers alike.
Each year, over 500 judges, including food critics, chefs, restaurateurs, and producers, come together to blind-taste thousands of products. Only those deemed truly outstanding receive the coveted Great Taste stars. This rigorous judging process ensures that when a product bears the Great Taste logo, it can be trusted as a sign of quality and remarkable flavour.
Our Award-Winning Legacy Grows
We're proud to share that our Sea Salt Crystals & Seaweed Flakes has now joined the ranks of our award-winning products. This achievement builds on the success of our Pure Sea Salt Crystals, which has been consistently recognised for its exceptional quality over the years:
- Our Pure Sea Salt Crystals won a Great Taste Award in 2014
- It was again honoured with a Great Taste Award in 2018
- And most recently, our Pure Sea Salt Crystals received another Great Taste Award in 2022
This consistent recognition underscores the enduring quality of our flagship product.
Sea Salt Crystals & Seaweed Flakes: Our Latest Award Winner!
The recognition of our Sea Salt Crystals & Seaweed Flakes with a 1-star Great Taste award in 2024 marks another exciting milestone for Isle of Skye Sea Salt Co. This blend combines our signature sea salt crystals with carefully selected seaweed flakes, creating a seasoning that truly captures the essence of the Scottish seas.
The Great Taste judges were particularly impressed by the balance of flavours in our seaweed salt, noting the harmony between the mineral-rich sea salt and the umami depth of the seaweed. This combination offers a versatile seasoning that enhances a wide range of dishes, from seafood to vegetables and even cocktails.
A Heartfelt Thanks to Our Partner : KELP CROFTERS
As we celebrate this award, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our local partners, Kelp Crofters, whose commitment to eco-responsibility mirrors our own. Working closely with suppliers who share our respect for sustainable practices is essential to crafting a product that not only tastes exceptional but also honors the environment from which it comes. Their high-quality seaweed plays a crucial role in the distinct taste and richness of our Sea Salt Crystals & Seaweed Flakes, and we are grateful for their dedication and expertise.
Learn More About Our Seaweed Salt
Interested in learning about the origins, benefits, and culinary uses of our award-winning Sea Salt Crystals & Seaweed Flakes? Read our article, "Seaweed Salt: Benefits, Flavour, and Everyday Uses". This guide explores the unique flavour profile of seaweed salt, its potential health benefits, and various ways to use it in your cooking.
We're proud of this latest achievement and grateful for the continued support of our customers. As we celebrate this new accolade, we remain committed to our mission of producing the finest sea salt, capturing the pure, natural flavours of the Isle of Skye in every crystal.
Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to continuing to bring the taste of Skye to tables around the world!