The Pantry Upgrade

The best bay leaf for added flavor

My family enjoys beans more than ever since I started using Kombu, what a game changer!

I had been searching all over my city for these leaves and was so excited to finally find them! Of course, I’ll use them in the traditional dishes my grandmother taught me to make, but I was especially looking for them to brew mauby. I grew up in Puerto Rico, and my homemade mauby—a woody, spiced fermented drink—was missing that authentic kick I remembered. These bay leaves brought back the flavor I had been trying to recreate. I’m very happy with the quality and will definitely buy them again!

Sprinkling just a bit over our freshly harvested vegetables really brings out the flavor nicely a little bit goes a long way so that’s wonderful

Need to order more so I never run out! Love this salt.

I reviewed Foodocracy's recommendation of using Kombu to cook beans. I was skeptical, but I am now an addict! I cannot cook beans without this "secret" ingredient. Kombu beans for life!

I've been using kombu to cook beans for years. It adds nutrients and there's a chance it reduces the flatulence-inducing aspect of the bean. (On that note, I find a splash of vinegar on a bean dish as it is served also helps in that regard - a tip I got from the Zoe podcast.) My last bag of kombu came from Korea, which is fine. However, it is nice to support a Maine industry. I find Ocean's Balance kombu to be thinner than I am used to; so I use more of it in my bean pots. It cooks down enough so that I don't notice any briny or seaweedy taste when I eat my beans. Give it a try!

Haven't tried it yet but am expecting it to be a great addition to the beans

Love this company

My husband was having trouble eating beans more than once a week, then I switched to cooking the beans with Kombu and it's been a night and day difference for us! I never want to run out of Kombu.

Honestly does make the dish tastier! Love the fact that it’s good for Gi’s.

I used these instead of my typical fresh bay leaf from the market and WOW what a difference. So flavorful. I may never go back to the old standby. I used them in a pot of beans and also when cooking rice. I plan to experiment with some stews and soups.

As soon as I received my order of Caribbean Bay Leaves I opened them and the subtle spicy and fresh aroma was very pleasant which motivated me to prepare a couple of unique dishes. I made pickled eggplant and the leaves not only added a new layer of flavor, but dressed up the jars nicely. Then made beef tripe stew and it really made all the ingredients come together.

I love using these flaky salty gems as a finisher. A few flakes on top of the brownie, the cookie or the drink. They add the perfect salty punch.

We buy this product in the largest quantity available. We LOVE this finishing salt. There is nothing else that even compares!!!

So much better than what I had purchased at my local store. Amazing difference. And it is local (Maine) and organic. So glad I purchased it.

Pacific Flake Sea Salt is THE VERY BEST!! It's the only one I usa.

Absolutely LOVE this Pacific Flake Salt. No other salt like it!!! Thank you

Love the salt

OMG - Love, Love, Love!!! Cannot use any other salt after tasting this!! Awesome product!!

It could be rice, perhaps an avocado, for sure I’ll try it on a Margarita soon. No matter, these sea salt flakes are a pure joy.

Just what it should be. Perfect flake salt. Soft and just right texture. My new go to finishing salt!

I love the flavor of the salt which I use on pretty much everything! You only need a pinch here and a pinch there. I sprinkle it on fresh fruit to bring out the flavors even more. I’ve used the salt as my primary seasoning on steak and potatoes as well! I love this sea salt and wouldn’t go back to the average brand you’d find at the grocery store.

My cupboard is full of different salts. Kosher salt. Himalayan pink salt. Sea salt that's fine. Sea salt that's coarse. But Pacific Flake Artisan Sea Salt is the one that sits right on the counter in a little bowl so I can pinch it over everything. It has a perfect crunchy crunch and salty flavor. A little goes a long way!