HIMALAYAN PINK SALT
Diamond Salt
From the mines of Khewra, in the heart of the Himalayas, this rock salt is dyed by its iron content. Very pure, dry and not iodised, it is the ideal salt for your mill. It will brighten your tables and season all your dishes.
The history of diamond salt began 200 million years ago. The Himalayan Mountains were born due to the collision of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates that closed the Tethys Ocean, separating them. The slow evaporation of this ocean left behind these rose salt crystals, rich in minerals and trace elements. Alexander the Great was the first to bring this precious Kashmir salt to Europe, around 350 BC. In antiquity, it was reserved for high religious leaders and emperors. Until the end of the 20th century, nomads would transport the salt on yaks and trade it for wheat or other foods. In the Himalayas, mankind and yaks have always been partners. Without the yak’s fur, milk, meat, leather, and dung, man would never have survived.
Production of Diamond Salt
Terre Exotique's diamond salt comes from vast salt mines in the heart of the Himalayas in North Pakistan. The Khewra mines contain 6.7 billion tonnes of salt. A real treasure buried under the mountain range! So far, only 220 million tonnes have been extracted from the mines. This delightful gem is extracted by hand and reaches the light of day after a long journey up from the mines. This diamond salt was produced when the sea salt fossilized when the Himalayas formed several million years ago. Hidden under the mountains, this diamond salt gets its name from its gem-like crystals. It’s full of magnesium and iron, which gives it its pink tinge.
Usage: Its flavour is a little less salty than the fleur de sel, and its structure is slightly drier, which allows use in a mill. Its neutral taste accommodates everything. Its colour can vary from pink to red depending on its iron content.
Origin: Pakistan
Net weight: 280g
Ingredients: Diamonds Salt
DELIVERY INFO
"We strive to ensure all orders are delivered swiftly and efficiently, reflecting our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.”
Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are eligible for same-day dispatch, unless you choose a specific future delivery date during checkout.
We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. However, delays can occur, so we package items to ensure they remain in excellent condition.
If you need your delivery on a specific day, please mention this in the notes section on the checkout page. We may advise alternative options, such as dispatching your order a day earlier to ensure timely arrival.
All items leave our facility in perfect condition with a good use-by date. Please consider this when selecting your delivery date. Once dispatched, the package is under the responsibility of our couriers, making it difficult to change the delivery address or expedite delays.
We do offer Saturday delivery, but please note that our couriers do not operate phone support at weekends, and our customer service is closed. For time-sensitive deliveries, we recommend choosing a weekday to allow us to address any issues promptly.
Further delivery details and shipping rates can be found here
CHRISTMAS 2024 ORDER INFO
Please choose your delivery date for pre-christmas orders on the date-picker in your shopping basket with the following guidance. We will try our best to deliver on your selected day, but it is not guaranteed, so please allow for an extra day
ORDER DEADLINES
ORDERS FOR DELIVERY ON OR BEFORE 23/12/24 - 11pm 19/12/23
ORDERS BETWEEN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS EVE - 11PM 27/12/24
Delivery slots are limited. Early booking is strongly recommended.
ORDERS CONTAINING FROZEN PRODUCTS ONLY
If you have space to store them, please request your order to be delivered as soon as possible, or choosing delivery before December 20th. We reserve the right to change your delivery date up to to 2 days prior if we feel it runs the risk of not arriving to you promptly.
FRESH TRUFFLES
Your truffles will be harvested as close to Christmas as possible to offer the longest shelf life and the freshest product. We fly them in from Europe early each morning on the same days we send them to you.
Last available Pre-Christmas delivery is 23rd December and the truffles will be good for a minimum of 6 days, any longer may impact your enjoyment - PLEASE notify us via email if you need them for the exact delivery day you requested or consider receiving them a day earlier, if that date is available.
As always with fresh truffles they are best eaten as soon as possible to enjoy maximum aroma.
FRESH PRODUCTS
All fresh products are supplied with a use by date beyond 28/12/24, with the inclusion of fresh mushrooms and fresh truffles. We aim for delivery no later than the 23rd of December
WAGYU STEAK / FROZEN PRODUCTS ONLY/ DRY GOODS
All of our frozen products have a long shelf life in the freezer or at least 5 days if defrosted. Orders containing only frozen products will be delivered no later than 20th of December.
You can order certain products (subject to availability) for delivery on 30/12/24
White truffles will not be available for delivery between Christmas & New Years Eve, Instead please order fresh black truffles.
FROM 18/12/24 Our phone lines are closed while we compile Christmas pre-orders, please email us and we will get back you as soon as possible.
ORDER FOR WAREHOUSE COLLECTION
You can collect in person from our warehouse up until 5pm 23/12/24 - select PICK UP, on the checkout section of the website.
Customer service is available for delivery queries via info@fineandwild.com
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