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Salt Alberger®

Salt Alberger®

Supplier of Salt Alberger® to Food & Drink Manufacturers

Flavour Enhancer
Preservative

A high-purity, food-grade salt with a unique crystal structure. It dissolves faster, sticks better and weighs less by volume than granulated salt, helping manufacturers improve flavour delivery, reduce waste and lower sodium. Available in conventional quality. Enquire for more information on organic availability or alternatives.

Category

Salt

Sectors

Food And Drink

Animal Nutrition

Personal Care

Pharmaceutical

Availability

UK Stock

This is an ingredient we currently keep in stock at one of our warehouses, or have the ability to do so. Contact us to discuss in more detail.

Direct Delivery

This is an ingredient we can directly deliver from our supplier to you for commercial reasons, or is necessary due to special product requirements.

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Packaging

Varies on Ingredient Type

MOQ

Varies on Ingredient Type

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What Is Alberger® Salt?

Alberger® salt is a specialty sodium chloride produced through a proprietary evaporation process. Instead of the dense, solid cubes found in standard granulated salt, it forms hollow, pyramid-shaped “hopper” crystals and cubed agglomerates.

That shape is what makes it different. The crystals have a much larger surface area and a lighter, more open structure. In practice this means:

  • It dissolves around three times faster than standard granulated salt, giving a quicker, more intense salty taste.
  • It adheres better to the surface of snacks, baked goods and coated products, so less falls off during processing and packing.
  • It has roughly 30% lower bulk density, so the same volume of salt weighs less and goes further.
  • It blends evenly with seasonings and dry ingredients, and can absorb oils and flavours onto its surface.

Alberger® salt is available in several screen sizes, from a fine flour through to a coarse topping grade, with a choice of anti-caking or flow agents or completely additive-free.

The Alberger® Range

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Alberger® Fine Flour A very fine, fast-dissolving grade for dry blends, seasonings, batters and doughs where quick, even dispersion matters.

Bread factory.

Alberger® Fine A versatile fine grade for spice blends, sauces, dairy and bakery, balancing solubility with easy handling.

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Alberger® Fine Flake The most widely used grade. Strong adherence and low bulk density make it the natural choice for topical seasoning on snacks, crackers and popcorn.

Pretzel snacks.

Alberger® Coarse Topping Larger, visible flakes for pretzels, breads, breadsticks and premium snacks, where crunch and appearance are part of the product.

Pistachio nuts.

Why Choose Our Alberger® Salt?

  • Consistent, food-grade quality – high-purity salt produced to tight particle size specifications, so it behaves the same way from batch to batch.
  • Full documentation – specifications, certificates of analysis and allergen and dietary statements supplied without chasing.
  • The right grade for the job – we help you match screen size and flow agent to your process and label requirements, rather than defaulting to a single product.
  • Technical support for sodium reduction – practical guidance on trial reductions, dosing and sensory testing from people who understand how salt behaves in production.
  • Reliable supply – specialty salts are a niche category. We plan stock and lead times with you so a reformulated product is never left waiting on its key ingredient.
  • Flexible quantities – from sample bags and single pallets through to contracted volume.

Functionality and Formulation

How Alberger® Salt Compares

Typical comparison between Alberger® Fine Flake and standard granulated salt:

Property Standard granulated Alberger® Fine Flake What it means for you
Bulk density 1.25 g/ml 0.865 g/ml About 30% lighter by volume; more coverage per kilo
Dissolution time 90 seconds 28 seconds Around 3x faster; quicker flavour release
Adherence 75% 95.8% Less fall-off, less waste, more even coverage

Figures from supplier testing. Performance will vary by grade and application.

Oat donuts.

Formulation Notes

A few practical starting points from our team:

Switching from granulated salt If you dose by weight, start at a like-for-like rate and trial reductions in steps from there. If you dose by volume, recalculate first: a scoop of Alberger® salt weighs significantly less than the same scoop of granulated.

Sodium reduction The reduction comes from flavour efficiency rather than substitution. Because more of the salt reaches the tongue and dissolves before swallowing, a smaller quantity can deliver the same perceived saltiness. In one consumer sensory study, breadsticks made with 25% less sodium using Alberger® Fine Flake were rated just as highly as the full-salt control.

Topical application For seasoning lines, Fine Flake and Fine Flour grades give the best adherence. Check applicator settings after switching, as the lower bulk density changes how salt flows through volumetric dispensers.

Choosing a flow agent Additive-free grades suit clean-label products. Where free-flowing performance in humid conditions matters more, grades with anti-caking agents are available.

Every product is different. If you are reformulating for sodium, we are happy to talk through the detail or send samples for your own trials.