Bulk Salt for Seasoning, Snack and Dry-Blend Manufacturers

Snack, seasoning and dry-blend manufacturers often need salt that performs consistently in dosing, mixing and coating systems. A purchasing specification should go beyond a generic description such as “fine salt.”

Consider the dosing system

Automated dosing, dry blending and surface seasoning lines can have different flow requirements. Samples should be tested in the real process where possible.

Define particle distribution

Instead of relying only on an average grain size, buyers can define an acceptable range or sieve expectation.

Plan caking and storage control

Moisture protection, packaging barrier and warehouse conditions can influence flow performance during storage.

Separate technical and packaging approvals

For contract packing or private label, product specification and artwork/packaging approvals should be controlled as separate milestones.

Buyer questions

• Required grain size
• Flow expectation
• Packaging and lot size
• COA requirement
• Annual consumption

Related guides

• Granulation Guide
• Moisture and Caking
• OEM & Contract Packing