Kkot Sogeum (Flower Salt) is a salt made from 100% sun-dried sea salt harvested from the pristine tidal flats of Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea. The name "Kkot Sogeum" comes from the delicate, flower petal-like shape of the salt crystals. Unlike regular table salt, it is produced without chemical processing, using a natural drying method, resulting in extremely fine and uniform granules. It can be understood as a premium natural salt similar in concept to Europe's Fleur de Sel. When used in cooking, it delivers a soft, clean saltiness that is its defining characteristic.

Yes, Sempio Hanyeoreum Snowflake Flower Salt is suitable for all major dietary requirements. As it is made from 100% sea salt, it is suitable for both Vegan and Vegetarian diets. It contains no gluten, making it appropriate for Gluten-Free diets, and it is a Halal-certified product. It contains absolutely no animal-derived ingredients, gluten-containing grains, or alcohol.

Sempio Hanyeoreum Snowflake Flower Salt is widely used across all areas of traditional Korean cooking. It excels particularly in curing vegetables (for Kimchi, Oisobagi cucumber Kimchi, etc.), seasoning soups and broths, dressing Namul (seasoned vegetables), and preparing fish. Its fine granules dissolve evenly into ingredients, which is one of its key advantages. It is equally well-suited for European cooking. Use it as a finishing salt for salads, in pasta cooking water, as a seasoning for roasted vegetables or fish, or in bread baking — it adds a clean, gentle saltiness to any dish.

Salt is naturally preservative and can maintain its quality for a very long time when stored correctly. To prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering, it is recommended to transfer the salt to an airtight container after opening, or to seal the original packaging tightly and store in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration is not recommended as it can cause condensation; room temperature storage is ideal. If the salt clumps or hardens, this does not affect its quality — simply break it apart with a fork or spoon before use. Please check the best-before date printed on the product packaging.

Sinan-gun in Jeollanam-do is an island region located on the southwestern coast of Korea, renowned as a traditional producer of sun-dried sea salt, thanks to its pristine tidal flats, abundant sunshine, and sea breezes. The tidal flats of this region are known to be rich in minerals. Seawater is drawn into tidal salt pans and evaporated using only the sun and wind in a traditional method to obtain the salt. Much like France's Guerande salt or Portuguese sun-dried sea salt in Europe, Sinan sea salt is recognized as a premium natural salt representing Korea. It is highly valued in Korean cuisine for being produced entirely through natural methods without any chemical refining process.