Motia Salare Ingriale Fine Granulated Natural Sun-Dried Sea Salt is a product from Sicily.
The name “Motia” refers to a small island located between Trapani and Marsala, known for its beautiful scenery and the presence of flying flamingos on the packaging.
This is a natural sea salt that remains unrefined (integrale) and is dried solely by sun exposure.
The “Fino” indicates a fine granulated type.
＜About SOSALT Corporation＞
The northwest coast of Sicily, along the Trapani area, is where the ancient Phoenicians invented salt farming. Today, it is a protected natural area with beautiful coastlines. SOSALT Corporation, which continues to produce natural sea salt using traditional sun-drying methods on salt pans, is the top manufacturer of Sicilian sea salt. They draw seawater into the salt pans using wind-powered machinery, and from spring to summer, as temperatures rise, they evaporate water using the sun and wind, moving the salt pans accordingly. The resulting sea salt is rich in natural minerals.
＜SOSALT Corporation’s Commitment to Salt Production＞
SOSALT’s salt production involves no additives; only natural seawater is dried. This process yields a sweet-tasting salt that retains abundant minerals from the sea. The production season is from late July to September, when the strong Sicilian sun accelerates seawater evaporation. The seawater, with a salinity of 3.5%, is gradually concentrated to 24%, and salt crystals accumulate at the bottom to a depth of 12–15 cm across multiple sections of the salt pans.
While similar salt-making regions exist in France and Portugal, their salts tend to be slightly gray and cloudy. This is because the crystal layers are thin, causing soil to mix in during harvesting. In contrast, Sicily’s intense sun and constant wind promote rapid evaporation, resulting in thicker crystal layers and pure white sea salt. Although the process takes about 50–60 days, it produces high-quality salt.
The flavor profile is reminiscent of salted candies, with a natural sweetness and saltiness, along with mineral notes. Motia’s natural sea salt is widely used in making Parma ham and Sicilian anchovies, and is favored by artisans who prioritize ingredient quality.
■ Product Name: Natural Sun-Dried Sea Salt Motia Salare Ingriale Fine Granulated 1kg, Unrefined Sea Salt from Sicily, Non-Heat-Treated
■ Content: 1kg
■ Ingredients: Sea salt
■ Manufacturer or Importer, Seller: Monte Bussan
■ Storage Temperature: Room temperature
■ Storage Instructions:
Please store in a dry, cool, dark place.
*After opening, it is recommended to transfer to an airtight container.
*This product is unrefined (integrale) fine granulated salt harvested by sun-drying in Trapani, Sicily. It may contain seaweed, sand, or other impurities from seawater; please remove these before use.
*Since it is sun-dried salt, it has a higher moisture content and tends to clump more easily than regular salt, but this does not affect quality.
■ Category: Food
■ Country of Origin: Italy
【Disclaimer】
*The listed expiration date indicates the number of days from manufacturing. Please contact us for the actual date.
*Since inventory is shared with our website, there may be times when the product is out of stock, back-ordered, or canceled.
*Due to product renewal or packaging updates, the delivered product may differ slightly from the images or descriptions.
*Mail delivery is via postal box; cash on delivery is not available. Due to thickness restrictions (under 3cm), packaging is simplified.
We are not responsible for damages to the outer packaging.
Product Number: mothia-fino