Global Gourmet Salts (Fleur de Sel, Sel Gris, Himalayan Salt, Flake Salt, Specialty Salt) Market - Trend & Forecast to 2019

DUBLIN, May 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bk8kd4/gourmet_salts) has announced the addition of the "Gourmet Salts Market by Type, Application & Geography - Global Trend & Forecast to 2019" report to their offering.

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Gourmet salt is available in various textures and flavors, affecting the food accordingly. The various types of gourmet salts are flake salts, fleur de sel, sel gris, and Himalayan salt, to name a few. This type of salt has wide application in foods that include beef, meat, poultry, sea food, sauces, and roasted vegetables. They are also blended with spices and flavors such as garlic, onion, chili, paprika, and pepper.

The gourmet salts market has shown positive growth over the last few years. Gourmet salts are available in many varieties, each with a unique flavor, crystalline shape, and texture of its own. Due to media exposure and increasing globalization, people are becoming more aware of various cuisines and are becoming more open to experiment with food. Chefs are improvising on the recipes by using gourmet salts, enhancing the organoleptic qualities and hence, are increasing the appeal.

The gourmet salt market was segmented on the basis of the types of salts, their applications, and geography. The market applications for gourmet salts include bakery & confectionery, meat & poultry products, seafood products, and sauces & savory. On the basis of types, the gourmet salts are categorized into fleur de sel, sel gris, Himalayan salt, flake salt, specialty salt, and others. The geographic segmentation of the market includes regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (ROW).

The European region was the largest market for gourmet salts, in terms of value, in 2013. North American region is projected to be the fastest growing market for gourmet salt, in terms of value. The leading players in the gourmet salts market include Morton Salt, Inc. (U.S.), Saltworks, Inc. (U.S.), and Murray River Gourmet Salt (Australia). The companies are adopting development strategies such as new product launches and expansion to increase their products portfolio and productivity.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Executive Summary

3 Premium Insights

4 Industry Analysis

5 Market Overview

6 Market Analysis

7 Gourmet Salts Market, By Type

8 Gourmet Salts Market, By Application

9 Gourmet Salts Market, By Geography

10 Competitive Landscape

11 Company Profiles

Companies Mentioned:

• Alaska Pure Sea Salt Co.
• Amagansett Sea Salt Co.
• Cargill, Incorporated
• Cheetham Salt Ltd.
• Infosa
• Maldon Crystal Salt Co.
• Morton Salt, Inc.
• Murray River Salt
• Pyramid Salt Pty.Ltd.
• Saltworks, Inc

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