French Kiss Blend

Sal de Espelette – French-Style Seasoning Salt Elegant, Peppery, Sweet-Heat Flavor With a Touch of French Countryside Magic.  When just a peck won't do the trick. It's deep, it's passionate, it's fresh. It's everything you dreamed it would be the first time you tried it. If you want a seasoning salt that hits with sophistication instead of brute force, Sal de Espelette is the blend that brings finesse to your kitchen. Built around the iconic piment d’Espelette of the Basque region, this seasoning combines heat, sweetness, savory aromatics, and a hint of tangy balsamic depth. It’s the kind of blend chefs obsess over—balanced, bright, versatile, and incredibly flavorful. This is French flair meets modern cooking convenience. The Flavor Profile: Peppery, Sweet, Savory, Warm, and Gently Tangy This blend delivers layered, elevated flavor from multiple angles: Top Flake Kosher Salt Provides clean, crisp salinity that absorbs flavors beautifully. Espelette Chile Powder The star of the show—sweet, fruity heat with a gentle spice level and unmistakably French character. Brown Sugar Adds caramelized sweetness that balances heat and enhances browning. Black Pepper, Paprika & Cayenne Give the blend warmth, color, and a spectrum of peppery tones—from mild fruitiness to sharp heat. Garlic & Onion Powder Classic savory aromatics that create a full, rounded backbone. Coriander Adds citrusy, floral lift and a whisper of earthy sweetness. Balsamic Vinegar Powder A sophisticated touch that delivers subtle acidity, molasses-like depth, and a hint of tang. The result? A seasoning salt that’s peppery, sweet, savory, gently smoky, lightly tangy, and completely craveable. Where It Comes From: The Basque Spirit of Piment d’Espelette Born in the French Basque Country Piment d’Espelette—grown around the town of Espelette—is a protected AOC chile prized for: It's fruity aroma It's gentle, warming heat It's vibrant red color It's culinary prestige French cooks use it the way others use paprika or crushed chili—on eggs, seafood, poultry, stews, and vegetables. A Modern Take on a Classic Your seasoning salt draws inspiration from traditional Sal de Piment d’Espelette but adds: Balsamic depth Garlicky savoriness Slight sweetness Extra pepper complexity It keeps the soul of the original while giving home cooks a much more versatile, flavor-forward version. Why Cooks Love This Sal de Espelette It’s Elegant Without Being Fussy Refined French flavors, simple everyday functionality. Perfect Heat Level Espelette chile gives gentle heat—enough to warm the palate, never overpower. Cleans Up Rich Dishes Balsamic powder and coriander brighten fatty proteins and creamy dishes. Adds Instantly “Chef-Level” Flair A single sprinkle elevates presentation and flavor. Works With Virtually Everything This is your all-purpose seasoning for when you want subtle complexity instead of heavy spice. How to Use French-Style Seasoning Salt Everyday Essentials Roasted chicken Pan-seared salmon Pork chops Soft-scrambled eggs Roasted or sautéed vegetables Grilled zucchini or asparagus French-Inspired Favorites Ratatouille Potato gratin Omelets Cassoulet topping Mussels or clams Brothy beans Steak & Seafood This blend LOVES: Steak frites Scallops Shrimp Tuna Whitefish Creative Uses Sprinkle on hot fries or roasted potatoes Dust over popcorn Add to homemade vinaigrettes Mix into compound butter Finish soups or bisques Season a baguette with butter + seasoning for a quick gourmet snack Pro Tip Use as a finishing salt on anything that comes off the grill or out of the pan—heat activates the Espelette and balsamic notes beautifully. French Sophistication in a Shake Your Sal de Espelette brings refined heat, savory depth, sweetness, and subtle tang to any dish. It’s bold, elegant, and endlessly versatile—exactly what a modern French-style seasoning salt should be. Ingredients Top Flake Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Espelette Chile Powder, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Onion Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Coriander, Balsamic Vinegar Powder (Maltodextrin, Balsamic Vinegar (contains sulfites), Food Starch-modified, Natural Flavor, Molasses, Caramel Color).