The Value of the Marine Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in more than 300 biochemical reactions daily in the body. Dama Blanca, as they are not washed or dried in high temperature furnaces, they preserve a proportion of natural marine magnesium of 0.85%This magnesium acts as a biological tampon, softening the salinity in the mouth and providing an appropriate crunchy texture.
In comparison, refined supermarket salt is subjected to extreme chemical whitening to reach 99.9% pure sodium chloride, eliminating natural magnesium, potassium and calcium as industrial impurities.
Why choose Dama Blanca in front of imported salts?
Fashionable salts imported like the pink salt of the Himalayas They travel more than 7,000 kilometres on cargo ships and heavy trucks, generating a high ecological footprint. They are also extracted by ground underground mining.
Dama Blanca is 100% local, renewable marine origin and collected by hand in Puerto Real (Cadiz). Its production has neutral carbon footprint and directly finances the conservation of protected fauna in the Natural Park.
Organic iodine vs Synthetic
The iodine is indispensable for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. However, the way this mineral is integrated into the glass determines its stability and assimilation:
| Criterion / Characteristic | Organic iodine (Dama Blanca) | Synthetic iodine (iodised table salt) |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and provenance | Produced by microalgae and phytoplankton in the Cádiz tidal ponds. | Added synthetic chemical (potassium iodide or iodate). |
| Thermal stability | Stable. Resists high baking and cooking temperatures. | It is volatile with the heat of fire and steam. |
| Cellular Absorption | High digestive bioavailability of progressive assimilation. | Synthetic regulated variable absorption. |
| Taste and aftertaste | Neutral, cleanly enhancing the natural flavour of food. | It leaves metal traces or bitter notes in sensitive palates. |
Nutritional benefits in cooking
Cooking with virgin sea salt rich in trace elements improves health and increases the organoleptic quality of the preparations:
Lower actual sodium content
By preserving 12% of the moisture of the estuary and minerals, it provides the same time using less sodium chloride.
Harmony of flavours
The complete mineral spectrum stimulates the taste papillae in a soft way without saturation or masking the food.
+ 70 trace elements
Natural contribution of magnesium, potassium, calcium, zinc, selenium, iron and iodine in balanced microscopic doses.
Frequently Asked Questions about Minerals
Does this salt contain additives to maintain its white color?
No. The bright color of our fleur de sel comes from solar crystallization on living clay. We do not apply chemical whitening, anti-caking agents or artificial additives.
Is virgin sea salt suitable for people with hypertension?
Although it contains less sodium per gram than dry refined salt, it still contains sodium. Those following low sodium diets should moderate their intake on a medical basis.
What other minerals are found in the unrefined salt crystal?
In addition to magnesium, potassium and calcium, it contains traces of more than 70 Atlantic trace elements such as iron, zinc, selenium, manganese and silicon.
Dama Blanca in the media
Features and reports on our artisanal sea salt in culinary publications and the media:
Our harvest in the official shop
Discover our organic unrefined sea salt and fleur de sel, artisanally harvested in the Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park:
Organic fleur de sel
Hand-harvested from the surface of the tidal pond. Crisp texture and exceptional mineral richness.
Fine unrefined sea salt
Artisanal grinding of natural grains without additives or artificial drying. Ideal for everyday cooking.