SP/ARCHIVE | SALT + PEPPER | Award Winning Ingredients
Premium Gourmet Salt & Pepper
PGI and PDO awarded ingredients
Made in small batches in our Belgium atelier
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Mineral archive of salt and pepper, using award winning ingredients and cherished by Michelin chefs. Two Irish PDO sea salts. Three protected-origin peppers.
Oriel Kiln-Dried Irish Mineral Sea Salt (PDO)
Harvested from the Irish Sea at Port Oriel, this PDO-protected sea salt is kiln-dried for a dense crystal and pure mineral taste. Recognized for its non-oxidized profile, it stands among Ireland’s most distinctive salts.
Achill Island Sea Salt (PDO)
Hand-harvested on the Atlantic coast, Achill Island Sea Salt PDO carries natural salinity with a clean finish. The producer’s salt was awarded Great Taste 3-Star 2024, underscoring its global reputation.
Tellicherry Black Pepper (Malabar GI)
From Kerala’s Malabar Coast, Tellicherry black pepper is the extra-bold grade of the Malabar GI provenance. Large, mature berries deliver layered citrus, pine, and resin notes, an international benchmark in pepper quality.
Kampot Black Pepper (PGI)
Certified as PGI in Cambodia and the EU, Kampot pepper is prized for floral lift and complex warmth. Producers such as BoTree hold Great Taste 3-Star awards, confirming its standing among the world’s finest peppers.
Penja White Pepper (PGI)
Cultivated in Cameroon’s volcanic soils, Penja white pepper PGI offers clean minerality and a long aromatic finish. Revered by Michelin chefs, it was the first African spice to gain EU PGI status, marking its rarity and heritage.
S+P/ARCHIVE unites these five award-linked, certified origins. Use on grilled steak and roast chicken for mineral crunch. Fold into soups, broths, or risottos for layered depth. Sprinkle over eggs, potatoes, or green vegetables for everyday clarity. Dust onto carpaccio, oysters, or buttered bread for finedining ritual. Mineral structure and terroir heat in every grind.
Oriel Kiln-Dried Irish Mineral Sea Salt (PDO), Achill Island Sea Salt Flakes (PDO), Tellicherry Black Pepper TGSEB, Kampot Black Pepper (PGI), Penja White Pepper (PGI), Organic Sango Coral Powder (Calcium Carbonate)
- Steak - Season before searing for depth, then finish with a final dusting to release the Kampot’s floral lift.
- Eggs - A small pinch transforms scrambled or poached eggs with Penja’s savory length.
- Vegetables - Toss roots or greens before roasting; Oriel’s fine cut penetrates, Tellicherry carries through the heat.
- Fish - Finish delicate white fish with Achill flakes for mineral sparkle and gentle crunch.
Orders are hand-blended in small batches for peak freshness and typically ship within 24 hours via trusted, responsible carriers. Due to the perishable, organic nature of our products, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns.
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Sourcing only the best salts in Europe
SALT #1
Oriel Sea Salt, Kiln Dried (PDO)
The only sea salt in the world made in a sealed pressurised system, where crystals form beneath water, never in air.
This unique process keeps the salt non-oxidised, locking in a higher balance of ocean minerals like magnesium, calcium and potassium while carrying less sodium than standard sea salt. The result is a PDO-protected Irish mineral salt with a taste both powerful and refined.
SALT #2
Achill Island Sea Salt (PDO)
Hand-harvested on Ireland’s Atlantic edge, this is a PDO-protected sea salt recognised by the EU in 2023.
Drawn from the pure waters off County Mayo, its flakes are slowly crystallized and naturally dried, yielding a soft, snow-like texture unlike standard coarse sea salts. Each crystal melts cleanly on the palate, delivering a bright mineral clarity that reflects the wild ocean it comes from.
With no additives or processing, Achill Island Sea Salt brings a delicate crunch for finishing and a purity that has earned it multiple Great Taste awards and a place among Europe’s finest artisan salts.
Adding the best peppers in the world
Tellicherry Black (TGSEB)
Origin: India, Malabar Coast
Taste: Deep citrus, pine resin, cocoa notes
Tellicherry Black Pepper, graded TGSEB (Tellicherry Special Extra Bold), comes only from the largest late-harvest which is less than 10% of the crop.
Celebrated in professional kitchens worldwide, it is regarded as the gold standard of black pepper, delivering bold fragrance and a resonant finish that elevates even the simplest dishes.
Kampot Black (PGI)
Origin: Cambodia
Taste: Floral, fruity, balsamic with a gentle menthol lift
Kampot Pepper is one of the world’s most coveted peppers, protected under EU PGI status and harvested from the coastal provinces of southern Cambodia.
Complex yet elegant, Kampot is the pepper chosen by gourmet chefs and fine kitchens for its layered perfume and balanced heat. A true icon of terroir and tradition.
Penja White (PGI)
Origin: Cameroon, Penja Valley
Taste: Earthy, musky with warm animalic depth
Penja White Pepper is the first African spice to earn EU PGI status, grown in the volcanic soils of Cameroon’s Penja Valley. The berries are soaked and hand-peeled, revealing a white core with an unmistakable aromatic signature.
Long prized by Michelin-star chefs for its finesse, Penja White delivers an intensity and length far beyond standard white pepper, making it a true hallmark of culinary luxury.
RATIO 70:30
A chef’s cut ratio, engineered for depth and clarity: the mineral purity of salt, the aromatic fire of pepper, and a trace of coral for perfect flow.
You might be wondering
What makes this salt and pepper different?
It is built only from PDO and PGI certified origins: Oriel and Achill sea salts from Ireland, Tellicherry TGSEB from India, Kampot PGI from Cambodia, and Penja PGI from Cameroon. No fillers, no additives.
Can it be used for both cooking and finishing?
Yes. The fine Oriel base dissolves evenly in cooking, while Achill flakes give a subtle crystal sparkle when used at the table.
Why 70% salt and 30% pepper?
This chef’s cut ratio delivers mineral clarity with layered heat. More pepper than typical blends, designed for both cooking and finishing.
Where do the ingredients come from?
All salts and peppers are single origin and sourced directly from MFG. The salts are Irish PDO: Oriel Kiln-Dried Mineral Sea Salt and Achill Island Sea Salt. The peppers are Kampot Black Pepper (PGI) from Cambodia and Penja White Pepper (PGI) from Cameroon. Each carries protected status and is handled at source for authenticity and integrity.
What does the Sango coral powder do?
It is a food-grade calcium carbonate (E170), added at just 0.5%. It keeps the blend free-flowing in the jar while adding trace mineral nuance.
Does it contain any additives or anti-caking agents?
No chemical anti-caking agents are used. Only natural kiln drying and a trace of coral mineral ensure smooth flow.
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Small Family Atelier
We're a family-run studio tucked away in Dendermonde, where every blend is mixed by hand, in small batches, with obsessive care. It's quiet work. No machines humming. Just us, our raw ingredients, and a belief in doing things properly.
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We care deeply about what goes into the body. That’s why every ingredient we use has a reason: rich in nutrients, chosen for its function, and combined with intent. Eating well isn’t a trend here. It’s just how we do things.
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This isn’t health food that forgets to taste good. We blend for full flavor and use the finest ingredients to accomplish this. Whether it’s a morning egg or a slow Sunday stew, every sprinkle is designed to hit the senses and do the body good.