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Morton Sea Salt Grinder
Cooking & Baking
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Morton Sea Salt Grinder

Morton
2.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
570mg
Sodium
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Morton Sea Salt Grinder is the familiar glass grinder you’ll spot in the seasoning aisle alongside other salts, pepper grinders, and specialty finishing salts. Packaged in a small, refillable glass jar with an adjustable ceramic grinder, it sits near cooking essentials and baking spices rather than produce or refrigerated items. It’s the kind of pantry staple shoppers toss into carts during weekly grocery runs, meal-prep Sundays, holiday-baking lists, or when stocking up for a backyard cookout. The brand leans on long-standing American kitchen heritage — Morton’s umbrella logo and straightforward messaging position the product as a practical, trusted choice for home cooks who want consistent results without fuss. Marketing emphasizes “All-Natural” crystals, adjustability, and recyclable glass, giving it a mild eco- and quality-focused halo without organic or health certifications. There’s no child-oriented branding; the appeal is adult and utilitarian. In plain processing terms, this is a single-ingredient, culinary mineral product — refined sea salt packaged for convenience. Sensory cues are tactile and visual: coarse, translucent crystals that produce a crisp crunch and a sharp saline burst when ground fresh; the grinder allows for a finishing ritual at the table or over a skillet. Users often keep it within arm’s reach of the stove or on the dining table to season salads, grilled vegetables, meats, and baked goods. The refillable glass and adjustable grind size make it both a workhorse and a small finishing accessory in an American kitchen ritual, blending everyday practicality with a little moment of culinary control.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 tsp
Servings per Container: 49
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium570mg25%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Sea, Salt..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This product is a processed culinary ingredient composed solely of sea salt crystals with no added ingredients, placing it in NOVA group 2. It is not an ultra-processed formulation — it’s a basic seasoning refined and packaged for consumer use.

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Common Questions about Morton Sea Salt Grinder

Morton Sea Salt Grinder can definitely be part of a healthy diet! It's just sea salt, which means it doesn’t have any added sugars or preservatives. However, like all salts, moderation is key, especially if you're watching your sodium intake.

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