Man in a bakery with flour and salt
Food Processing

We bring flavor to your food

Our products make food healthier and tastier. Of course, they meet the highest quality standards of the food industry. As an international company and a global partner, K+S offers a broad range of potassium, magnesium and sodium products for multiple applications in the food industry.

Unique product range

Thanks to the special nature of our salt and potash deposits, we are able to offer a product range that is unique worldwide. 

Our NUTRIKS brand offers a special range of products to meet the particularly high demands of the food and beverage industry. Our tested and proven products include rock salt, vacuum salt and sea salt, as well as potassium chloride and magnesium sulphate of natural origin.

NUTRIKS® KaliSel

High-purity potassium chloride. NUTRIKS KaliSel is used as a high-quality, cost-effective alternative to salt, and as a potassium source for food. 

NUTRIKS® Balance

Sodium-reduced mineral salt mixture, which is used in all savory products for salt reduction. The areas of application range from bread and baked goods, meat and sausage products, dairy products, ready meals and snacks to soups and sauces and much more. 

NUTRIKS® Prime

High-quality foodgrade rock salt. The salt from the primeval sea is popular for its excellent taste and its pure white crystalline structure. NUTRIKS Prime is particularly suited for dry applications and is processed in a solid form.

NUTRIKS® Pure

High-purity food-grade vacuum salt. NUTRIKS Pure is particularly suitable for food processing when added in a dissolved form or blended with liquids. 

NUTRIKS® Epsom

High-purity magnesium sulphate. NUTRIKS Epsom is mainly used as a source of magnesium. It can serve as a processing agent (fermentation) and as an additive for a wide range of food products. 

Potassium sulfate K2SO4, FCC

This high-purity mineral salt convinces as an acidity regulator, firming and thickening agent. Potassium sulfate is also highly suitable for potassium enrichment and as a salt substitute.

Natural quality up to the last grain: Our salt in the food processing industry

Watch our film to discover why our unique salt is indispensable in the food industry. The essence of natural quality in every grain.

High-quality and essential – Our salts for the food industry

K+S mineral salts are unique, natural products. As an essential component of our diet, they play a decisive role in food production and processing. Whether they are used as a seasoning, preservative or enrichment, in meat products, baked goods, snacks or cheese, K+S has the right solution for every application.

Certificates

Premium raw materials for premium products

Certified and guaranteed high-purity – quality is our responsibility. Thanks to our modern process management and comprehensive quality control systems throughout the entire production process, we guarantee compliance with the strict requirements of the food industry standards. This enables us to provide high-quality, natural products, which are tailored to the demands of the food industry.

EC-Eco

EC-Eco Certificate

Bernburg, Borth, Braunschweig-Lüneburg plant
German ( PDF | 132kB )

EC-Eco Certificate

K+S Benelux NV/SA, Diegem
French ( PDF | 750kB )
Dutch ( PDF | 750kB )

EC-Eco Certificate

K+S-Czech-Republic-a.s., Olomouc
Czech ( PDF | 802kB )

EC-Eco Certificate

K+S France SAS, Reims
French ( PDF | 60kB )

FSSC 22000

FSSC 22000 Certificate

Frisia Zout B.V.
Products
NUTRIKS® Pure
English ( PDF | 344kB )

FSSC 22000 Certificate

Borth plant
Products
NUTRIKS® Prime NUTRIKS® Pure
English ( PDF | 364kB )

Halal

Halal Certificate

Frisia Zout B.V., Harlingen Halal
Products
NUTRIKS® Pure
English ( PDF | 304kB )

Halal Certificate

Borth plant
Products
APISAL® NUTRIKS® Prime HD NaCl NUTRIKS® Pure
English ( PDF | 304kB )

Halal Certificate

Zielitz plant
Products
NUTRIKS® KaliSel
English ( PDF | 304kB )

Halal Certificate

Werra plant with Wintershall and Hattorf site
Products
Potassium sulfate 99.9% K2SO4, FCC, E515 Potassium Chloride 99.9% KCl, Ph. Eur., USP NUTRIKS® Epsom
English ( PDF | 306kB )

IFS Food

IFS Food Certificate

Zielitz plant
Products
NUTRIKS® KaliSel
German ( PDF | 396kB )
English ( PDF | 398kB )

IFS Food Certificate

Bernburg plant
Products
NUTRIKS® Pure
German ( PDF | 396kB )
English ( PDF | 393kB )

IFS Food Certificate

Dombasle Cérébos
English ( PDF | 275kB )
French ( PDF | 297kB )

IFS Food Certificate

Ickenroth GmbH, Staudt
Products
NUTRIKS® Balance
German ( PDF | 394kB )

IFS Global Market Food

IFS Global Markets Food Certificate

K+S Czech Republic a.s., Olomouc
Czech ( PDF | 67kB )

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 Certificate Annex

K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH
Select language English
  • German
  • English
  • Czech
  • French
  • Portuguese
Download ( PDF | 335kB )

ISO 9001 Certificate

K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH
Select language English
  • German
  • English
  • Czech
  • French
  • Portuguese
Download ( PDF | 481kB )

Kosher

Kosher Certificate

K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH, K+S France SAS, Frisia Zout B.V.
Products
Potassium sulfate 99.9% K2SO4, FCC, E515 APISAL® NUTRIKS® Prime NUTRIKS® Epsom NUTRIKS® KaliSel NUTRIKS® Pure NUTRIKS® Balance
English ( PDF | 261kB )
Contact

Your contacts for sales and service

The K+S sales center is located in Kassel. An extensive distribution network means that our products can be found in almost all markets in Europe and overseas.

Germany

K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH
Industry customer segment
Bertha-von-Suttner-Str. 7
34131 Kassel

telephone: +49 561 9301 0
e-mail: industry@k-plus-s.com

Europe

Overseas

Industry

Further industrial business segments at K+S

We make water softer

Soft water is essential in many areas. From gastronomy over car washes to hospitals: Our products prevent limescale deposits and ensure perfect operation of water softeners.
Water Treatment

High-quality salts for daily use in the household and around the house

For seasoning your food, softening water or de-icing the sidewalk around your house - our salt range, which also includes premium brands such as Cérébos, Saldoro, Salinas d'Algarve and AXAL Pro, meets all household needs.
Consumer

Tailor made – worldwide

Our Supply Chain Management controls and monitors the entire supply chain to ensure reliable worldwide delivery to our customers at competitive prices.
Transportation & logistics