Stardust Sea Salt - Playful Texture Rich Umami Salt by Tanoya Ginzo 100g/3.5oz

Tanoya Ginzo produces the world’s only 100% natural sun-dried salt made from groundwater seawater, in Tosa City, Kochi.

Ginzo’s 100% Natural Sun-Dried Salt

This is not just salt—it’s living salt, born from the earth and nurtured by hand.
Using groundwater seawater, filtered naturally through sand, Ginzo pours it into cedar crystal boxes inside a greenhouse.
From that moment, he works every single day without rest, rising with the sun and observing the salt’s progress until it sets.

Each day brings change—humidity, temperature, sunlight, and wind all shape the salt differently.
To salt craftmaster, salt is a living being.
Only a true artisan, one who has spent years in close dialogue with salt, can hear its “voice.”
Through his hands, he designs its flavor, texture, melt-in-the-mouth feel, and aftertaste, bringing his vision to life through time and care.

The Seasonality of Salt

Just like produce, Ginzo’s salt has its own seasonality.
Depending on sunlight hours and greenhouse temperatures, the production time varies—as short as two months in summer, and up to six months in winter.
This affects not only the timing but also brings subtle differences in flavor and aroma.

Every package clearly states the production period, so you can experience the unique character of the salt shaped by the season it was born in.
This seasonal variation is one of the true joys of natural sun-dried salt.

Stardust Salt

Crystals of various sizes reflect the light, shimmering like a sky full of stars—this is Stardust Salt.
Its rich, well-rounded flavor makes it perfect for a wide range of uses, from prepping ingredients to finishing a dish.
The variation in crystal size adds delightful layers of taste and pop texture, bringing subtle highlights to every bite.

Recommend Use
How to Eat?

This versatile sun-dried salt is designed to be a go-to seasoning for everyday cooking and special moments alike.

Enjoy the unique texture by sprinkling it over salads.
Ideal for making pickles or curing dried fish.
Versatile enough for use in pre-seasoning your favorite dishes.