Murray River Salt - Pink Salt Flakes, pink brine salt flakes, from Australia

The Murray River, which originates in the snow-capped mountains, is the largest river in Australia. Along its course, it flows through landscapes with elevated salt concentrations. The Murray-Darling Basin, with its low rainfall and high evaporation rate, is an ideal location for extracting groundwater with a high salt concentration. The color of the salt obtained from this natural brine comes from secreted red pigments (carotenes) produced by salt-tolerant algae. Australian Murray River salt consists of subtle, peach-colored crystals. The flakes have a mild flavor and are ideal for seasoning. The key is that this salt`s taste is subtle, enhancing, for example, the natural flavor of foie gras.