Nelli's Journal
Why We only use Xwejni Sea Salt
At Nelli’s, every product starts with simple, honest ingredients. One of the most important is Xwejni sea salt, harvested by hand from Gozo’s traditional salt pans. It’s the only salt we use across all our cured meats.
Thursday, 30 October 2025
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A Natural, Maltese Ingredient
The Xwejni salt pans have been worked for generations. Seawater collects in shallow limestone pools and dries slowly under the Maltese sun, leaving behind clean, mineral-rich salt. No additives, no processing, just sea, stone, and time.
Perfect for Curing
For Max, choosing Xwejni salt was straightforward. Its mineral balance supports a steady, consistent cure, helping develop flavour without overpowering the meat. It lets the quality of the pork and the craft behind each cut speak for itself.
Staying Rooted in Local Tradition
Using Xwejni salt allows us to support an important Maltese tradition while keeping our ingredients close to home. It’s a small detail with a big impact on the character of our salami, pancetta, guanciale, and coppa.
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