Alaea is a traditional Hawaiian table salt used to season and preserve foods. Alaea is non-processed & rich in trace minerals, all found in the sea water. A small amount of red Hawaiian clay (Alaea) enriches the salt with iron-oxide, seals in the moisture & adds flavor. Alaea is great for roasting or grilling meat, for spice blends & rubs, & is a traditional & authentic seasoning for native Hawaiian dishes such as Hawaiian Jerk & Poke. Traditionally, Hawaiians used Alaea salt in ceremonies to cleanse or purify & in healing rituals for medicinal purposes.