Do I need to buy a grinder to use with this salt, or can I pour it directly into my salt shaker?
1647974
This one can be poured straight into into the salt shaker. They also have coarse salt that probably does need to be ground: One 16-Ounce Real Salt Sea Salt Coarse - Grinder
1647975
This is finely ground, and can be poured right into your shaker. It has a tendency to slightly stick together, but with a shake, it sprinkles very well.
1647976
It's ready to refill any salt shaker. There will be some lumps but they crush like sugar and I just kneed the bag before I refill
1647977
This one can be poured straight into into the salt shaker. They also have coarse salt that probably does need to be ground: http://smile.amazon.com/One-16-Ounce-Real-Salt-Coarse/dp/B001CM8RZU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1401558680&sr=8-1&keywords=real+salt+coarse
1647978
No you do not need a grinder! I have been using this Real Sea Salt for over 20 years and would not use regular table process salt. There is no comparison between the great taste of Real Salt and bland taste of process salt.
1439524
I used a battery operated grinder and it handled it just fine, until the grinder pooped out ... but then I used it a LOT. Then I just decided to buy the already ground stuff and I'm much happier. Either way it's quality salt, no additives, no difference in taste or flavor, and no grinding!
2084053
If you want very fine salt, you should probably buy a grinder. The grains aren't huge -- not as large as some Celtic sea salt grains that I've seen -- but the salt definitely does not have the powdery quality of table salt. There is also a bit of moisture in the bag, so the grains occasionally form small clumps. This is my favorite salt, BTW! I don't have plans on using any other salt in the near future!
641910
Salt does not grind out, just pours out; however, the salt holes are small so sea salt just barely comes out. I plan to drill out the salt holes a bit for sea salt.Regards,Rod
2084054
It is not a fine sea salt but I always use as is! I believe the company recommends drying it out before using it in a grinder if you want it finer. The info on that process is on their website I believe.
1551949
I wouldn't recommend it, It's meant for medium rock salt, it has little holes on the bottom to take in the air when you use it, So I think with the fine salt it would then be a salt shaker instead of what it's intended for.It comes with a small bag of rock salt. use about half of it. it lasts for a few months...
870066
The Celtic salt is often wet in the bag, and is soft, so it does not work well in a grinder. If you plan to use a salt grinder, choose the dry, hard Himalayan.
2042398
Is is a fine salt. My husband and I have high BP and it has less sodium. Sprinkles nicely from a table shaker. No grinder needed.
1054252
You can do this yourself by choosing your type of salt crystals, and put in it a mortal and pestle or a grinder (I use a Cuisinart coffee grinder) and pulse it until it is ground into as fine of a grain or a powder as you like. This salt just takes much effort out of it. Most people (myself included) do not like to have noticeable granules of salt on their popcorn or roasted nuts which using normal table salt produces. This salt does have tricalcium phosphate in it.
1551948
Hello Iris, I am in agreement with the other answers -you might be able to (possibly) use the finer grained Himalayan sea salt (not the regular salt sold in grocery stores). However, the directions said,"not to shake the comtainer". If you decide to try the finer grains, be careful not to shake the container, and/or wait until the "salt has settled". Also, if you want peace of mind, simply use the medium or larger chunks of the Himalayan pink sea salt!
312422
I know what you mean. This is the grinder for you. Very accuate. Try the pink sea salt . I love this grinder.
2241612
Only the pepper is a mill. The salt is a normal shaker. You can probably request mills for both though!
1357709
I'd say that this could be used for salt (or pretty much any other spice). In case you consider it a better option (to complete the set), Olde Thompson has a matching salt grinder, I searched for "Olde Thompson Bavaria Salt Mill" and it's the first search result (3823-00 5 1/2" Bavaria Salt Mill). I have both of them and they have worked quite well so far.
1328219
The salt shaker in my opinion isn't very good. There are few holes, and the salt always gets stuck between the removeable top and the shaker itself. I still use the grinder, but not the shaker.
1240283
I use the Celtic Sea salt which I bought thru Amazon & I use the tri-peppercorns which I buy at World Market. I'm sure you could order it thru Amazon as well. I love this salt/peppercorn grinder & I have tried many thru the years...
172199
You don't have to use a lot a little goes a long way. You cans dry it out in the oven and grind it to use it as table salt.
1715151
Absolutely. Just buy a pepper grinder and put salt into it. That's what I did since I like coarse salt but not as coarse as rock salt :)