Why we chose it
Original sea-salt flakes offer a simple finishing salt without added seasonings. The flake texture is useful at the table; measure carefully when a recipe specifies a different salt.
Ingredients
Sea salt flakes (100%). Select the original unflavored 8.5 oz box.
Read the current labelWhat the evidence shows
Includes reports over 12 months old · historical sample evidence. Age checked 23 Oct 2026.
Report dates: 25 Mar 2025, 26 Mar 2025
L&B evidence review: 2026-10-20. This review date does not refresh the underlying test or report.
Independent laboratory original report
third-party-published. Issuer: Purity Laboratories.
Original Purity Laboratories report 2503452, sample 2503452-01, for English Sea Salt lot 2025-045. Received 20 March, tested 25 March and completed 26 March 2025. Commissioned and published by Lead Safe Mama.
Evidence limits
Historical sample testing; it does not establish current or future lot results, other contaminants or flavored salts. No blanket safety or metal-free claim.
The exact scope
Four-metal results for the March 2025 original Maldon Sea Salt Flakes sample only.
Storage and label notes
Store in a cool, dry place. Follow the instructions on the current original-flake box.
Care and shopping details checked: 2026-09-07. Follow the current instructions supplied with your product.
What we watch
A blend or flavor substitution, formulation changes or new lot evidence.
Sources & review context
Brand product informationEvidence or ingredient sourceEvidence source 1Evidence record date: 2026-10-20. Copy edited: 2026-10-20. Formula or identity source checked: 2026-09-05. These dates do not refresh the date of a laboratory report.
We review published or supplied evidence. Unless stated otherwise, we did not collect the sample or perform the laboratory analysis.