Gourmet Salts Market worth $1,340.9 Million by 2019

Monday 12 May 2014, Amsterdam

The report: “Gourmet Salts Market by Type (Fleur de Sel, Sel Gris, Himalayan Salt, Flake Salt, Specialty Salt), Application (Bakery & Confectionery, Meat & Poultry Products, Seafood Products, Sauces & Savory) & Geography - Global Trend & Forecast to 2019” defines and segments the gourmet salts market with analyses and projection of the market size, in terms of value and volume. It also identifies the driving and restraining factors for the gourmet salts market, with detailed analysis of its trends, opportunities, burning issues, winning imperatives, and challenges.

Gourmet salts are those high-quality unrefined salts–mostly sea salts–that are mostly hand-harvested and used particularly in upscale culinary applications. Gourmet salts are expensive owing to their rarity, their variegated distinct flavors, colors, and appeal that add value to the dish. This makes gourmet salts radically distinct, when compared to the average common salt, increasing their demand among culinary experts and common people who are learning about their distinctive qualities, alike.

The gourmet salts are available in wide varieties such as fleur de sel, sel gris, Himalayan salt, and flake salt. Gourmet salts are available in various textures, from superfine to coarse, depending on the method of harvesting and processing. The various applications of gourmet salts include bakery & confectionery, meat & poultry products, seafood products, and sauces & savory. The gourmet salt market is estimated to grow with the increasing popularity of gourmet cuisine and demand for fine food and sophisticated dining.

The gourmet salt market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2014 to 2019, with Europe estimated as the largest market. The leading players in gourmet salts market include Morton Salt, Inc. (U.S.), Saltworks, Inc. (U.S.), and Murray River Gourmet Salt (Australia). The market players in gourmet salts continuously invest in R&D to introduce new products as per the market demand.