# Gourmet Volcanic Sea Salts This Red Hawaiian Salt from Jacobsen Salt Co is Rich in Minerals By Rebecca Byers | Published 2018-09-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-hawaiian-salt References: [williams-sonoma](http://www.williams-sonoma.ca/jacobsen-salt-co-grinding-salt-red-hawaiian) Made for grinding, this Red Hawaiian Salt from Jacobsen Salt Company can be used to bring flavor to a variety of dishes, from sweet to savory. Known for its bright red hue, the Red Hawaiian Grinding Salt is made from from alaea, which, formed between layers of lava, is a red clay rich in minerals. The gourmet volcanic sea salt can be added to tropical fruit, baking, seasonal salads and a wide range of grilling and barbecuing recipes to introduce a "bright" mineral flavor. The Red Hawaiian Salt from Jacobsen Salt Company is available through the brand's own website, as well as Williams Sonoma. Williams Sonoma carries an impressive range of gourmet seasoning salts, including its own Magic Unicorn Sea Salt. Credit Image: Williams Sonoma ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gourmet Seasoning Salts:** Opportunity for companies to innovate by introducing unique flavor profiles to traditional seasoning salts by incorporating globally-inspired ingredients. - **Mineral-rich Ingredients:** Opportunity for ingredient companies to promote the benefits of mineral-rich ingredients for both taste and health purposes. - **Hawaiian-inspired Cuisine:** Opportunity for chefs and restaurants to incorporate Hawaiian-inspired flavors and ingredients into their dishes to offer a unique twist on traditional cuisine. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Companies can innovate by introducing new and unique flavors to traditional foods and beverages. - **Health and Wellness:** Companies can capitalize on the promotion of mineral-rich ingredients as a part of a healthy lifestyle and diet. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and hotels can innovate by incorporating Hawaiian-inspired flavors and ingredients into their menus and offerings to provide guests with a unique and memorable experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wine-Infused Sea Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-infused-sea-salt.md) - [Flavorful Collaborative Salt Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snake-river-farms.md) - [Sustainable Scandinavian Sea Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltverk.md) - [Exotic Salt Product Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maldon-salt-merchants.md) - [Spicy Coarse Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-salt.md) - [Jalapeño Lime-Infused Sea Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-lime-sea-salt.md) - [Reduced Sodium Food Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teksalt.md) - [Premium Sea Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-sea-salt.md) - [Wellness-Promoting Salt Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goyal-salt.md)