8 Oz Chef's Jar - Alaea Hawaiian Salt The sea salt is then<span class="a-text-bold"> infused with Hawaiian volcanic clay called &#034;alaea&#034;</span>, which gives it an extraordinary red color. The alaea clay also adds nutritional value by providing a source of digestible dietary iron and other trace minerals. <span class="a-text-bold">GRAIN SIZES:</span> Alaea Hawaiian Salt is available in Fine and Coarse grains to suite your culinary needs:<br> <br> <span class="a-text-bold">Fine</span> - Preferred choice for sprinkling on food/cooking<br> <span class="a-text-bold">Coarse </span>- For salt mills and salt grinders (available in bulk bag sizes) Traditional Alaea Hawaiian Red Sea Salts unique flavor is ideal for seasoning a variety of foods, especially when it comes to meat. It is widely used in Hawaii as a key seasoning for many native dishes including the kalua pig, poke, and Hawaiian jerky. <br> Red Alaea Salt also goes well with pasta, stir-fry, poultry, eggs, seafood and grilled vegetables. <br> Alaea Hawaiian Salt is also commonly used for preserving.