The majorsoilspecies suited forvegetable were graysaltpaddy soil, gray mud paddy soil andblack salt paddy soil, which occupied 92. 42% of total fields suited for vegetable in Licheng.
Sophisticates can choose from pink Bolivian sea salt, black lava salt from Hawaii, smooth-textured Korean alkali salt and Halen Mon, harvested from the shores of isle Mam Cymru in Wales.
On a more theatrical note at the Sofitel New York in the Theater district Chef Sylvain Harribey serves Hudson Valley foie gras "Au Torchon", its secret is it is scented with cognac, fig puree and black sea salt and served with a toasted home-made brioche.