Orggu
From Small Farmers
Pure, sun-dried sea salt from the traditional salt pans of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu — non-iodized, unbleached, no anti-caking agents. Available in crystal & powder form.
Orggu's sea salt comes from the traditional salt pans of Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu — one of India's oldest salt-producing regions. The salt is made by a centuries-old process: seawater is channelled into shallow clay pans where it evaporates naturally under the sun and wind over several weeks.
This traditional process preserves the 80+ trace minerals naturally present in seawater — magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, and many more. There is no bleaching, no chemical treatment, and no addition of iodine or anti-caking agents. The result is salt that is slightly off-white or grey in colour, with a rich mineral flavour that enhances food naturally.
| Factor | Natural Sea Salt | Refined Table Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Evaporated seawater (Thoothukudi) | Mined salt, factory-refined |
| Processing | Sun-dried, minimal processing | Refined, bleached, chemically treated |
| Minerals | 80+ trace minerals | Only NaCl (99.5%) |
| Additives | None | Potassium iodate, sodium ferrocyanide |
| Colour | Off-white or grey (natural) | Bright white (bleached) |
| Best For | Cooking, pickling, fermentation | Basic seasoning |
Our sea salt is sourced from the traditional salt pans of Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu. The salt is made by evaporating seawater in shallow pans using sunlight and wind — the same method used for centuries.
Natural sea salt retains 80+ trace minerals that are stripped from refined table salt. It also has no added chemicals like anti-caking agents or bleaching compounds. Many health practitioners recommend natural sea salt over refined salt.
Both are the same pure sea salt from Thoothukudi. The powder form is ground fine for everyday cooking. The crystal form is coarse and ideal for pickling, fermentation, grinding in a mortar, or making traditional preparations.
Yes, sea salt crystal is ideal for pickling. Non-iodized salt is actually preferred for pickling because iodine can darken pickles and affect fermentation. Our crystal sea salt is perfect for mango pickle, lemon pickle, and all traditional pickles.
Free delivery on all orders. Sun-dried, non-iodized, chemical-free.
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