Sado Island Geopark Foods
Here, you will find local specialties with a connection to the history of Sado Island, its natural environment, and its inhabitants' lives. Of course, we will talk about the history of Sado Island Geopark.
We invite you to enjoy these Sado Island Geopark foods.
Sado Salt
The Origins of Sado Salt
In the waters near Sado, there is an area that retains a deep sea environment that is highly concentrated with natural minerals. In spring, this deep seawater rises to the surface of shallow areas, creating the perfect opportunity for islanders to collect it to make salt. People on Sado have made salt since ancient times using a traditional method of slow boiling down seawater and seaweed over a fire.
Characteristics
Sado salt is made from deep seawater boiled down with seaweed. High in minerals, it is a delicious salt with a complexity of flavor – it is not only salty, but also has hints of sweetness, moments of bitterness, and elements of sour flavor to it.
Sado Geopark Promotion Council
Contact
2nd Floor, Sado Island Development Center, 198 Ryotsu Minato, Sado, Niigata, 952-8501
TEL. +81-259-27-2162
FAX. +81-259-58-7357
mail. sado-geopark@city.sado.niigata.jp
Sado Museum
2041 Yahata, Sado, Niigata, Japan 952-1311
TEL. +81-259-52-2447
