Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge from The Spice Lab Gourmet Salt Collection. This in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

The Spice Lab Gourmet Sea Salt – The Chili Head Salt Collection – Review and Giveaway

When I was younger I was under the impression that there was only one type of salt, the traditional table salt that is found in almost every cupboard, restaurant and kitchen in the world. I, like many people, thought that there were limited variations on the salt widely available. I am still in the early stages of learning how to cook, and am beginning to branch out into the flavorful world of addition of flavors, enter The Spice Lab. I was given the opportunity to review their Chili Head Collection and thought this was a good way to play with a staple of cooking.



The Spice Lab is a woman owned business based in Pompano Beach, Florida and boasts over 180 different salts from over 30 countries and has the largest selection of sea salts available from a single source. The salts come in test tubes, in either 5, 6, or 11 sets, with a handcrafted wooden base that is American made from recycled shipping pallets, Colorado pine, sustainable bamboo bases among other discarded wood.

The items offered are plentiful, creative and include salt plates, wooden spoons, salt collections and even bath salts. The Spice Lab has received numerous awards including the Silver Sofi Award, The Gourmet Retailer’s Editors’ Choice Award, Scovie and Hot Pepper Awards, 2014 Suppliers Achievement Silver Award for Most Creative New Entry Designed for Business Gift Use, as well as becoming one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2013 (the Himalayan Salt Shot Glasses)

The Chili Head Collection by The Spice Lab comes with 4 different types of salts. The set I received had No. 117 Jalapeno Pepper Sea Salt, No. 112 Smoked Serrano Chili Sea Salt, No. 117 Hot Habanero Pepper Sea Salt and No. 107 Asian Szechuan Pepper Sea Salt. All of these flavors are recommended to be used on Red Meat, Chicken, Vegetables, Fish, Sauce and Soups.

Although these are hot flavors the salt was the perfect combination of spicy and salty, while still retaining the heat of each flavor. If you are particularly sensitive to spice I would recommend staying clear of these and go for the milder versions. On the other hand, if you like heat to any degree, you will love these.



Each salt comes in its own Pyrex test tubes with a cork stopper to keep the product fresh. A bamboo wooden spoon is included to help distribute and get the salt out of the tubes. The box in which the test tubes sit is handmade wooden holder, and each tube contains .6 to 1.3 oz of salt each depending on density of the salt contained therein. The salts come with a reference card that gives detailed descriptions and suggestions on uses. This makes the salt easy to use even for those of use still learning about spices.



I would highly recommend The Spice Lab and their wide array of salt products and if you want more information, click here or information about the set I received click here. The Spice Labs products are also available on Amazon.com

GIVEAWAY: The Spice Lab is offering a 4 Tube Sea Salt Collection (may or not be the Chili Head Collection I reviewed) to one lucky reader! Open to residents in the US only. I will be randomly choosing 1 person on July 31st (7/31/2015) to receive these this salt collection! To enter complete the entries below! Winner will be notified by me by email and prize will be fulfilled by The Spice Lab! Remember you have 48 hours to claim prize, or I will chose another winner. GOOD LUCK!!!

Win a 4 Tube Sea Salt Collection from The Spice Lab



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