Additives, Salts & Ingredients

Q: Is most of the world’s salt actually used for food?

No. Only a small portion of global salt production is used for food—around 7% in Europe and approximately 17.5% worldwide. The majority is used for industrial purposes, including chemical manufacturing, water treatment, de-icing, agriculture, and the production of chlorine, caustic soda, PVC, and other essential materials.

Q: How long have humans been harvesting salt?

Humans have been harvesting salt since at least 6000 BCE. Before refrigeration, salt was the primary method of food preservation, enabling long-term storage, survival through winters, and the development of long-distance trade.

Q: Was salt really once as valuable as metal?

Yes. Salt was historically highly valuable, heavily taxed, traded along ancient salt routes, and even used to pay soldiers. The word “salary” originates from salt’s role in compensation.

Q: How much salt does the world produce today?

Global salt production exceeds 270 million tonnes per year, reflecting its essential role in food manufacturing and a wide range of industrial applications.

Q: Why does salt appear in so many traditions?

Historically, salt symbolised trust, loyalty, and value. Its role in hospitality, religion, and ancient trade led to enduring expressions such as “salt of the earth.”

Ingredients That Work as Hard as You Do

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We provide a diverse selection of food-grade additives and functional ingredients, including salts, stocks and aromas, antioxidants, phosphates, stabilisers, gums, and specialty flours.

Designed to improve product quality and consistency, our solutions help maintain safety, enhance texture, and extend shelf life across multiple food applications.

Salts

SANIMIX Pro

MSG Chinese Salt Fine

MSG Chinese Salt Regular

Sea Salt PDV Fine

Sea Salt Granules

Pink Himalayan Salt Coarse

Pink Himalayan Salt Fine

Stock & Aromas

Beef Aroma Powder

Beef Bouillon Powder

Chicken Bouillon Powder

Additives

SANIMIX Pro

Ascorbic Acid Vit. C Antioxidant

Sodium Erythorbate Antioxidant

Citric Acid Lemon Salt Vit. C Antimicrobial

Sodium Metabisulfite Antimicrobial

Sodium Diacetate Antimicrobial

STPP Sodium Tripolyphosphate Phosphate

Dextrose Monohydrate Sweetener

Thickeners

Guar Gum

Xanthan Gum

Did You Know That ... ?

Is most of the world’s salt actually used for food?

Surprisingly, no. Only a small share of global salt production goes into food—about 7% in Europe and roughly 17.5% worldwide. The vast majority supports industrial uses. So where does all the other salt go? In a lot of places! There are over 14,000 known uses for salt—from glassmaking and metallurgy to pharmaceuticals, textiles, and water purification, chemical manufacturing, plastics, detergents, paper production, de-icing roads, agriculture, and water treatment. It is also a key raw material for producing chlorine, caustic soda, PVC, and many other foundational chemicals. Salt is far more of an industrial workhorse than a culinary ingredient.

How long have humans been harvesting salt?

Since at least 6000 BCE. Before refrigeration, salt was humanity’s first major food preservation technology, enabling long-term storage and survival. By enabling food preservation and long-distance trade, salt helped societies survive winters, build stable economies, and expand trade routes long before modern technology.

Was salt really once as valuable as metal?

Yes. Salt was heavily taxed, traded along ancient “salt roads,” and even used to pay soldiers. The word “salary” actually comes from salt’s role in compensation.

How much salt does the world produce today?

Over 270 million tonnes every year, reflecting its critical role in both food production and global industry.

Why does salt appear in so many traditions?

Historically, salt symbolised trust, loyalty, and value. Phrases like “salt of the earth” stem from its connection to hospitality, religion, and ancient trade.