FORMULA-001-SLD // BERRIES SALT
Red Fruit Finishing Salt for Cocktails & Proteins
Physical State
Coarse crystalline dry blend
STRUCTURAL ROLE
This formula functions primarily as a finishing agent, providing surface-level contrast and aromatic lift. It delivers salinity with integrated fruit sweetness, designed to sit on the exterior of a preparation rather than dissolve into its structure.
FUNCTIONAL EFFECT
This blend contributes immediate salinity followed by red fruit brightness. The sugar softens salt aggression, while dehydrated berries introduce mild acidity and subtle tannic undertones. The formula remains stable in dry conditions but is humidity-sensitive.
APPLICATION CONTEXT
Optimized for:
• Cocktail glass rimming
• Grilled poultry finishing
• Pork chops
• Charred vegetables
• Fresh cheeses
• Cold fruit pairings
Compatible with bar programs and cold surface applications where adhesion and visual impact are desired.
FORMULA COMPOSITION
200 g Salt
30 g Sugar
15 g Dried Cranberry (M8–14)
15 g Dried Raspberry (M8–14)
25 g Dried Strawberry (M14)
35 g Dried Blackberry (M14)
Processing Notes:
All berries dehydrated to full dryness prior to grinding.
Salt grain size: medium.
Final grind: coarse crystalline texture with visible berry fragments.
*M for ‘mesh size’.
Yield: ~320 g
Storage: Airtight container, low humidity environment
Shelf Life: 6–8 months (aroma gradually decreases)
FLAVOR, AROMA & TEXTURE
Flavor
Immediate salinity followed by soft berry sweetness.
Light acidity develops mid-palate.
Finishes slightly tannic and rounded.
Aroma
Fresh red fruit skin.
Subtle jam-like undertones.
Faint concentrated fruit note from dehydration.
Texture
Coarse crystalline structure.
Irregular granulation.
Visible berry particles; mildly hygroscopic.
Visual Character
Pink-to-crimson salt matrix with dark berry flecks.
Natural coloration; non-uniform distribution preferred.
PRIMARY USE CASES
Designed for:
• Daiquiris
• White Rum cocktails
• Gin-based drinks
• Tequila & Mezcal applications
• Grilled poultry
• Pork
• Charred vegetables
• Fresh goat cheese
• Watermelon slices
OBSERVATIONAL NOTES
Version: 1.0
Date Logged: 2026-02-27
The sugar moderates berry sharpness and balances salt intensity.
Higher berry ratios increase clumping risk.
Medium-grain salt improves rim adhesion and visual texture.
Future Tests:
• Smoked salt variation
• Freeze-dried berry version
• Reduced sugar version
• Citrus zest integration
