Achill Island Sea Salt, a family-owned business founded in 2013, is proud to announce its recognition as a culinary treasure with a prestigious protected status. This accolade is a testament to the exceptional quality of the O’Malley family’s hand-harvested sea salt, sourced from the waters of Achill Island, off the coast of Mayo.
Products with PDO status must always be produced, processed, and prepared in the specific geographical region from which they derive their name. This designation ensures the highest standards of quality, emphasising the importance of both natural and human factors in the production process. PDO status means consumers have the confidence knowing they are eating the genuine Achill Island product.
Maebh O’Malley from Achill Sea Salt says: “We are thrilled to have achieved PDO status for Achill Island Sea Salt. It’s been a long process, and we wish to thank the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for their assistance throughout. To have our product recognised for its provenance and quality is a great boost for Achill Island Sea Salt and for Achill Island.”
About Achill Island Sea Salt
Driven by a desire to revive the long forgotten tradition of salt production on Achill Island, Achill Island Sea Salt has become synonymous with purity, taste, and tradition.
Achill Island Sea Salt boasts a high mineral content – Achill Island’s pristine waters create the perfect conditions for these distinctive sea salt flakes. The high mineral content of the sea salt gives it a sweet salty taste that perfectly enhances any dish. From ‘our tide to your table’ Achill Island Sea Salt contains no additives or preservatives and the production process allows for the retention of over 20 trace elements that are naturally present in the seawater. It is characteristic of its origin in taste and appearance and affected by the purity of the seawater.
From Kitchen Beginnings to Worldwide Acclaim
The O’Malley family began producing sea salt in their family kitchen. Due to ever-growing demand, they moved to a custom modified facility in Bunacurry, Achill Island in September 2016.
What began in the family kitchen has now grown and grown. Achill Island Sea Salt has captured the hearts of professional chefs, home cooks, and food enthusiasts. Renowned for its ability to add a unique dimension to cooking, the sea salt has gained favour for its exceptional taste and quality.
The aim is to create a great tasting, pure and natural Irish sea salt using sustainable production methods and to provide a viable industry on Achill Island.
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Status
PDO status is a recognition of the unique connection between Achill Island Sea Salt and its geographical origin. Products with PDO status must always be produced, processed, and prepared in the specific geographical region from which they derive their name. This designation ensures the highest standards of quality, emphasising the importance of both natural and human factors in the production process.
Achill Island Sea Salt, with its PDO status, stands as a symbol of provenance and rich culinary heritage of Achill Island and the commitment of the O’Malley family to produce exceptional, pure, and natural Irish Sea Salt.
For more information, please visit www.achillislandseasalt.ie or contact fiona@sustainablepr.ie 085 226 2789