Arctic Salt

Our People

The Inuvialuit (ɪnˈuviˌaluət) or 'Real People' have lived in the western Canadian Arctic region for over a thousand years. The Inuvialuit homeland stretches across the Arctic Ocean coastline from the Alaskan border to the far side of the Amundsen Gulf.

The diet of northern cultures is heralded as one of the most healthy on the planet. Communities have lower levels of cancer, heart disease and other ailments. Studies point to the absence of processed ingredients and to the high levels of omega-6 fatty acids to account for these positive outcomes.

Traditional cuisine consists primarily of land or ocean wildlife seasoned with indigenous plants and berries. The collection of which is a host to flavours you'll find nowhere else on Earth.

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Our Land

The Canadian Arctic has the cleanest waters of any ocean on Earth. Due to year-round ice cover, the Arctic Ocean has escaped the ravages of industry and has not suffered the heavy ship traffic that has plagued other waterways around the globe. To date, only a handful of vessels have navigated the waters.

While the lack of industry and settlement in the area make for pristine ocean conditions, salt production remains a challenge. Yes, transportation is scarce. There are no major roadways that connect the Canadian Arctic to the North American highway system. But harvesting salt from the Arctic Ocean is more difficult than doing so from other oceans for another reason. There is a lot less of it.

The Arctic Ocean has the lowest salt content of any other ocean. Thousands of tributaries and glaciers feed a constant stream of fresh water into the sea and this pushes the salt water deep below the surface.

For these reasons, Arctic Salt will never be the primary source of commercial salt production but will serve a niche market for the health-conscious and those curious of the culinary arts.

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Our Salt

Sea salt from the Canadian Arctic is a prized commodity in any chef's pantry. Arctic Salt is well-known in the culinary world for outstanding quality and taste. The presence of trace minerals and absence of impurities also make Arctic Salt a heathy choice for families.

Arctic Sea Salt

Our gourmet sea salt is collected by local peoples from the pristine waters of the Arctic Archipelago - hundreds of miles north of the Arctic circle. The region is situated above the Canadian continental mainland and is the most northern body of water in the world.

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Specialty Flavoured Salts

Arctic Salt offers a variety of specialty salts seasoned with native fauna and flora. Flavours are chosen from the local tradition and are subject to seasonal availability. These specialty salts represent a full palate of unique flavours both subtle and exciting.

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