Palm Island Premium Black Lava Sea Salt, 4-Ounce Pouch (Pack of 6)

Wow, I don't know what to say about the "bad idea" review, and it's interesting because the company actually claims the lava salt has positive health effects. For what it's worth, we haven't noticed any change in our health, good or bad, since using this product.About six months ago a friend gave us some Palm Island Salts (black, red and green) as a housewarming gift and we really love them all. He works in one of those hippie/dippy health/organic foods stores down near Santa Cruz, owned by some very health-conscious people. I'm a meat-lovin' (grass-fed only), organic-produce-eatin' moderate, and it's the taste that causes me to buy this salt and the organic produce I eat, not the health claims.It's true this salt has activated charcoal as the third ingredient, behind "Natural Pacific Sea Salt" and "Premium Hawaiian Sea Salt," and ahead of "Hawaii Kai Ocean Essence," a trademarked blend of "ocean electrolytes, trace minerals, and elements." Sounds like health-nut market-speak to me, but it sure tastes good!Our favorite is the black, which is just amazing, but the red is a close 2nd. It's incredible what a difference it makes in the food we cook, compared to other sea salts we use, and all our guests take notice when I use it! We like the green too, but don't use it much. We still use Redmond Sea Salt for day-to-day cooking, and it's very good too, but whenever we want to add something special, we add the black or the red.We use it very sparingly, as it is quite strong in flavor. A single 6-ounce pouch is only half-empty after 6 months, so a little goes a long way. We actually use the red a little more, as it is nearly as good in taste and much better in appearance.Not that I doubt the above reviewer about the danger of activated charcoal, but it seems a safe product to me just judging from personal experience, and it is put out by a company that actually seems to have a conscience. You can check out their website at [...]If you have concerns about the charcoal, try the red!

I first used this while spending my Summer in Maui. The salt itself has a bit of a peppery taste and its a perfect topping/garnish on a dish. Not really for use while cooking as the black melts into the food. But as a topping to lets say... a bowl of watermelon, or grilled fruit? Oh my god! Its amazing. It adds a dash of surprising flavor and a visual touch as well.

We love this salt. A little goes a very long way. If you are fixing fancy food, be cautious, as the black colour melts into the food causing black streaks. If it's just for you, it's the best salt, great flavour, good minerals.

Black Lava salt contains an anti-toxin AND a digestive aid.I tried it and continue to use it because it is helpful. It does have its own flavor. I like the fact that it's a product of Hawaii.

Great for soups as it melts and can be nicely swirled. Good flavor - milder, yet more complex than typical salt. Highly recommended.

This is wonderful for making pulled pork and came in very good shape.

PERFECT!

Best salt I ever had ! Rich deep flavor ! Especially good on fish and avocados. Wish Amazon would restock this salt. I’m running low and it’s hard to find.