Salt is a special ingredient in every meal; it’s the real unsung hero that makes your favorite food delicious. It offers various helps - enhances flavor, preserves food, and defines entire cuisines. In short, food lovers cannot live without it. We absolutely need it!
What if it harms your body?
The CDC warns that over 70% of sodium in the average diet comes from processed and restaurant foods and over-sodium consumption invites the following diseases and health issues:
- Kidney damage
- Cardiovascular diseases such as stroke
- Risk of high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Skin dry and more
Therefore, the type of salt you choose matters as much as how much you use.
Health-conscious eaters are ditching high-sodium habits, and switching to Salicornia green salt, replacing their regular table salt. Considered one of the best salt alternatives, green salt is a plant-based, nutrient-dense, 50% low sodium salt. Hailed by chefs and nutritionists, doctors recommend it as the best salt for hypertension as well.
Too good to believe?
Let’s learn more about this hero without a cape and see the powers of green salt that go beyond the normal expectations of salt.
What is Green Salt?
Green Salt is a plant-based salt, extracted from Salicornia by SaltWise. Salicornia is a coastal succulent that is also widely known as “sea asparagus,” and “glasswort.” Instead of mining or evaporating saltwater, Salicornia salt is made by harvesting, drying, and grinding the whole Salicornia plant into a naturally salty, green powder. SaltWise offers two variants of Salicornia salt:
So, what makes it stand out?
- 50% less sodium than regular salt
- Rich in potassium, magnesium, and chlorophyll
- Loaded with vitamins (E, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9), Omega-3
- Rich in minerals like iron, and calcium
- Naturally gluten-free and vegan
- Sustainably farmed
- Non-GMO and preservative-free
- No additives or anti-caking agents
In a nutshell, Salicornia salt aka Samphire salt is a whole-food seasoning that brings flavor, color, and nutrition to your favorite dishes, making them memorable.
Additional HeadStart:
While sea salt and Himalayan salt offer trace minerals and pretty crystals, they’re still about 95–98% sodium chloride just like any regular table salt. On the other hand, green salt offers considerably 50% less sodium and more health benefits, making it the best salt for hypertension and people watching their blood pressure.
Can You Actually Cook with Green Salt?
Yes, and here's where it gets delicious.
If your meal tastes wonderful, it must be umami. Green salt has it naturally with a slight marine note, thanks to its Salicornia origins. It’s less sharp than regular salt and adds a layered, earthy richness to food. Think of it as a savory green boost that doesn’t overwhelm the palate. Tangentially, if you desire a milder taste, opt for Salicornia white salt.
How to Use It:
- As a finishing salt: Sprinkle over roasted veggies, pasta, or avocado toast.
- In dressings and dips: Mix into hummus, pesto, or vinaigrettes.
- On popcorn or snacks: A healthy flavor upgrade.
- With plant-based meals: Enhances umami in vegan dishes without MSG.
Chef Tip: This plant-based salt is 50% low in sodium; therefore, you might need a slightly larger pinch for the same “salt hit” for the initial days but this salt will help you to gradually curb your salty appetite. With this, your heart will definitely thank you.
Is Green Salt Better for Your Health?
Absolutely, yes!
Excess sodium is a leading cause of high blood pressure (hypertension) - a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. According to the CDC, 1 in 2 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure, and most of us eat way too much sodium.
Green Salt offers:
- 50% less sodium per gram
- Natural potassium, which helps balance sodium in the body
Studies published in The New England Journal of Medicine have shown that switching to a low-sodium, potassium-rich salt substitute can reduce stroke risk and cardiovascular death — especially in hypertensive individuals.
So yes, Green Salt is not only a flavor enhancer, it's a functional food upgrade.
A Sustainable Seasoning for the Future
Beyond health, SaltWise green salt boasts major points for eco-friendliness. Salicornia grows in saltwater, and this means:
- No need for freshwater irrigation
- No need for arable land
- Naturally resistant to pests
In a world, where global warming is increasingly becoming a concern, this salt alternative aligns with planet-friendly values.
Would you replace your sea salt or pink salt with a 100% nutrition-packed plant-based salt?
Let us know your thoughts and comments below.
