Bread and Bakery Products
Salts are the optimal choice for the production of bread and bakery products. It guarantees excellent flavor, optimal dough, and crust formation, while also extending the shelf life of the product.
Product portfolio
Unique product range
Thanks to the unique composition of our salt and potash deposits—which exist in this form only in Germany—we are able to offer a product range whose diversity is unmatched anywhere in the world.
Our mineral salts are unique natural products and an essential component of the human diet. They play an important role in food production and processing—for example, as seasonings, preservatives, or enriching agents. Whether in sausage products, bakery goods, snacks, or cheese production, K+S offers the right solution for every need.
Sodium chloride
Rock salt and vacuum salt food grade
Potassium chloride
An essential nutrient for humans
Magnesium sulfate
Important additive in the food industry
Mineral salt blend
The solution for sodium reduction
Potassium sulfate
High-purity mineral salt for a wide range of applications
Application areas
Potassium, magnesium, and sodium products for a variety of applications
Mineral salts are a distinctive, natural product. As an essential component of human nutrition, they are crucial to the production and processing of food. Whether as a spice, preservative, or food additive—whether in sausages, baked goods, snacks, or cheese production—we have the right solution for every application.
Sausage and Meat Products
Salts are ideal for the production of sausage and meat products. salts enhance the flavor of sausage products by accentuating the natural aromas and imparting a distinctive spicy note. They are an essential component in the water retention process for processed meats. They enhance the texture and succulence, imparting not only flavor but also a pleasing mouthfeel and ease of slicing to your processed meats. Salt plays an important role in binding the proteins and fats in meat, which helps to create a uniform and pleasant consistency. Salts have been proven to reduce the available water, effectively inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Nitrite curing salt also safeguards the fats it contains from oxidation, preventing them from becoming rancid. Your valuable product will remain fresh for an extended period of time.
Dairy Products
In the production of dairy products, salts are essential for optimal taste and texture. They also inhibit the growth of unwanted microorganisms and extend shelf life.
Baby nutrition
Potassium chloride is particularly well-suited for sensitive applications, such as the enrichment of baby food. These applications benefit from its exceptional purity and very high product safety.
Ready Meals
Salts are ideal for improving the flavor of ready meals and enhancing the aromas. They also extend the shelf life of the products and ensure the desired consistency.
Snacks
Salts are the ideal choice for the production of delicious snacks. They provide the desired flavor and texture, which is essential for the appeal of the final products. Their high purity makes a significant contribution to achieving high product quality.
Vegan / Vegetarian Products
Salts are ideally suited to vegan and vegetarian dishes. They guarantee a balanced flavor profile, enhance texture, and act as a firming agent. Additionally, they extend the shelf life of food. The minerals promote a healthy diet and contribute to a balanced nutrient supply.
Fish
Salts provide a reliable solution for industrial fish processing. They enhance the flavor and tenderness of fish, and are suitable for both dry and wet salting. The low iron and copper content and high purity ensure the production of a high-quality end product. Their preservative properties enhance product longevity and ensure food safety throughout the production process.
Seasoning Blends
Salts are an essential component of seasoning blends. They enhance the flavor of the other ingredients, allowing the aromas to come into their own. Furthermore, salt serves as a preservative, thereby extending the shelf life of the mixture. Furthermore, it assists in regulating moisture levels and prevents the blends from caking.
Carrageenan Production
Potassium chloride is essential to the production of carrageenan, a natural gelling agent derived from red algae. In this process, salt is used to facilitate gel formation and achieve the desired texture.
Beverages
In beverage production, salts can be used to improve quality and enhance flavour. Magnesium sulfate can increase the magnesium content to ensure optimal mineral composition.
Fermentation
Salts are ideal for fermenting foods. Minerals such as magnesium and potassium are necessary for the growth and activity of microorganisms and support enzymatic reactions. Salt can inhibit the growth of unwanted bacteria while improving the texture and taste of fermented products.
Cosmetics and Wellness
Minerals are versatile and can also be used in various cosmetic and wellness applications. They are ideal as bath salts to relax the body and mind, providing both cosmetic and health benefits for general well-being. They can also be used in products such as shampoos, creams, and deodorants to enhance their effectiveness.
Quality & Certifications
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.
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
EC-Eco Certificate
K+S-Czech-Republic-a.s., Olomouc
EC-Eco Certificate
K+S France SAS, Reims
FSSC 22000
Halal
Halal Certificate
Werra plant with Wintershall and Hattorf site
IFS Food
IFS Food Certificate
Ickenroth GmbH, Staudt
IFS Global Market Food
IFS Global Markets Food Certificate
K+S Czech Republic a.s., Olomouc
ISO 9001
ISO 9001 Certificate Annex
K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH
ISO 9001 Certificate
K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH
Kosher
Kosher Certificate
K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH, K+S France SAS, Frisia Zout B.V.
Products
APISAL®
HD NaCl
NUTRIKS® Prime
NUTRIKS® Pure
NUTRIKS® Epsom
NUTRIKS® KaliSel
NUTRIKS® KaliSel+
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
K+S France SAS
1 Rue des Docks Rémois
51100 Reims
Frankreich
telephone: +33 3 26 61 67 30
e-mail: service-clients-gd@ks-france.com
website: www.ks-france.com
K+S Benelux NV/SA
Park Lane, Culliganlaan 2G bus 1,
1831 Diegem, Belgium
telephone: +32 2711-0160
e-Mail: customer.service.benelux@k-plus-s.com
K+S UK & Eire Ltd.
Unit 13, Watermark Way
Foxholes Business Park
Hertford SG13 7TZ
Great Britain
telephone: +44 1992 517 400
e-mail: info@ks-ukeire.co.uk
website: www.ks-ukeire.co.uk
K+S Italia S.r.l.
Via Giberti 7
37122 Verona
Italy
telephone: +39 045 597 977
e-mail: info@k-s-italia.it
website: www.ks-italia.com
K+S Polska sp. z o.o.
ul. 28 czerwca 1956r. nr 404
61-441 Poznań
Poland
telephone: +48 61 628 5217 or +48 691 058 735
e-mail: michal.jokiel@ks-polska.com
website: www.ks-polska.com
K+S Czech Republic a.s.
Novodvorská¡ 1062/12
142 01 Praha 4 - Lhotka (Prag)
Czech Republic
telephone: +420 212 812 640
e-mail: ksprodej@ks-cz.com
website: www.ks-cz.com
Frisia Zout B.V (Netherlands)
Lange Lijnbaan 15
8861 NW Harlingen
telephone: +31 517 492 499
e-Mail: C.Service@k-plus-s.com
Overseas
K+S Brasileira Fertilizantes e Produtos Industriais Ltda.
Rua Engenheiro Antonio Jovino, 220 CJ 23
CEP 05727-220 São Paulo - SP
Brazil
telephone: +55 11 3779 1588
e-mail: ksbrasileira@ksbrasileira.com.br
Shenzhen K+S Trading Co. Ltd
International Chamber of Commerce Tower
Room 3010, No.168, Fuhua 3 Road,
Futian District
Shenzhen 518048
China
telephone: +86 755 8282 5901
e-mail: china@k-plus-s.com.cn
K+S Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
1 Harbourfront Avenue
#16-05 Keppel Bay Tower
Singapore 098632
telephone: +65 6274 0100
e-mail: kali-ap@ks-asiapacific.com
website: www.ks-asiapacific.com
K+S North America Corporation
444 W. Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60606
telephone: +1 844 789 3991
e-mail: sales@ks-northamerica.com
website: www.ks-northamerica.com/
K plus S Middle East FZE
JAFZA ONE, Office 2208
Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, P.O.Box 263614
United Arab Emirates
telephone: +971 4 881 4720
e-mail: industrymena@k-plus-s.com
K+S Minerals and Agriculture (Panama) S.A.
Panama Pacifico Boulevard, International Business Park
Building 3855, Office #207, Panama Pacifico
Panama City
Panama
telephone: +507 349-5225
e-mail: info.panama@k-plus-s.com
Waste management
K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH
Waste Management
Bertha-von-Suttner-Str. 7
34131 Kassel
telephone: +49 561 9301 1526
e-mail: entsorgung@k-plus-s.com
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