It is then pumped into the pan house which uses double-skinned pans for the next stage, the heating process. When the brine reaches 26% strength, the salt crystals begin to form. The couple are really hoping that everyone in Ayrshire can get behind and support their unique artisan salt venture as it grows. Taste test Youngs Seafood secures contract to supply a new and exclusive Extra Special salmon product to over 450 stores across the UK We have enjoyed a longstanding partnership with Asda and are delighted to bring this exclusive Extra Special product to festive feasts across the UK this Christmas.

They realised their life had slowed down a bit, so they were both happy with the decision to move to Ayr, as Gregorie explains: " it was the right time, the sensible time and a good time to join the company, with change happening, within the business.The crucial crystal crunch factor is a given - we always encourage ‘by hand’ sprinkling if only to experience this satisfaction, but also to ensure the exact distribution and grain size that you desire on each occasion.

Then they could begin to look at different locations and work out the best conditions for the process to work, in all types of humidity and weather. The brine is pumped through the tower and moved by a series of taps. The process Once smoked and rested, the salmon is cut into chunky slices. By cutting it this way, it allows people to appreciate the buttery texture of the salmon, which is achieved by the long, slow smoking. On the west coast of Scotland stands a wooden structure that could have been conjured from a fairytale. Gregorie first became aware of salt evaporation or graduation towers about 15 years ago and after some research headed to Germany to visit them.

I'm not quite happy, I'm still searching for the perfect size of salt crystal and tinkering with that part of it. To find the crystal size we want, make it easy it is to crush with your fingers, delicate enough not to leave clumps but still looks nice. It’s ultimately that 6% of different elements that has a huge effect on the flavour,” says Marshall. “It makes it a lot sweeter and allows what you’re tasting to come through more. It enhances the flavour rather than taking it over.” It isn’t possible to put a roof over the structure to keep off the rain because it would impact airflow and prevent evaporation. Register for our free monthly Farm Shop & Deli Newsletter Seeing them up close, began his obsession with tower building began and it has taken them 15 years to get to the point they are at now, with a fully functioning salt graduation tower producing a finished product. Here in our village, the community has come together, our little shop has been really doing the job: delivering, vegetables, shopping, and takeaway curry deliveries" and he hopes that continues versus the convenience of aimlessly wandering about a supermarket."