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Read This Before Going On a Fast (how salt supports the fasting process)

20/05/2025

Though you may not realise it, fasting is nothing unusual, it’s a part of our everyday life. If fasting is defined as the voluntary abstention from eating food, then we fast every day while we are sleeping, hence breakfast, our first meal of the day. However, a fast longer than the 8-14 hours between dinner and breakfast, constitutes […]

Grass-Fed Langside Meats: Where Good Health, Great Flavour & Ethical Farming Meet

14/05/2025

Many of us have grown up with a mental picture of cows and sheep grazing peacefully on idyllic green pastures when we think of dairy and meat production. If we’ve been lucky enough to be disillusioned, we’ve also discovered the reality of commercial cattle feedlots which are intensive forms of animal production. Feedlot enclosures is […]

What is the Difference between Salt and Sodium?

14/05/2025

Did you know? Sodium is not salt. It’s a common and easy enough error to make, however the two are not equivalent and shouldn’t be used interchangeably. If you cast your mind back to the periodic table you learned about in chemistry at school, you may remember that salt (NaCl) is made up of 2 […]

Black Pepper: supporting small scale farmers in Madagascar

14/05/2025

BLACK GOLD Fragrantly pungent, strong, spicy and warming, black pepper (Piper nigrum) has been cultivated at least since 2000 BC in India and is in fact, indigenous only to Kerala, a province in southwest India. Today, however, these flowering climbing vines are grown throughout the tropics including Vietnam, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Indonesia and […]

Tomato Juice Reinvented: beyond the Bloody Mary

14/05/2025

The Bloody Mary has history. There are all sorts of stories dating back 100 years ago to the 1920’s about its origins which you can read about here. Frequently referred to as ‘hair of the dog’, it was a popular cure for a hangover. Enter Martin. Martin Raubenheimer has always loved tomato juice, particularly as it […]

The Age of Plastic

14/05/2025

The stone-age began some 2.5 million years ago, followed by the bronze-age and then the iron-age. These periods are named based on the remains of artifacts made by our early ancestors. If we were to wonder what our descendants - future archaeologists - would name our own epoch based on the materials we have left […]

Drink Less Water, Eat More Salt

14/05/2025

Summer’s around the corner and with that, comes the need for some extra hydration. So, why are we writing about water and salt? Because we can’t talk about hydration without talking about salt. Water and salt go together. They’re attracted chemically to each other and interact when it comes to maintaining the fine balance of fluid and […]

Kidney Health & Salt: what's the connection?

11/05/2025

Are you holding onto water? If you’re experiencing water retention – swollen lower legs, ankles and feet and hands – conventional medical advice says you are likely consuming too much salt, which the body compensates for by retaining water in order to dilute sodium levels in your system. However, did you know that the opposite […]

Kaufen Sie unsere Mühlen nicht mehr

30/05/2022

Wir produzieren ein reines, mineral- und nährstoffreiches Salz, das in der unberührten Kalahari-Wüste gewonnen wird. Und wir möchten, dass Sie weniger bei uns kaufen. Ja, Sie haben richtig gehört, aber verstehen Sie uns nicht falsch. Wir lieben unsere Mühlen, die Langlebigkeit der hochwertigen Keramikmahlwerke (sie lassen sich bis zu 10 Mal oder öfter nachfüllen), wir […]

What Future Are You Buying?

28/02/2022

Sometimes on auto-pilot (scoffing crisps watching Netflix 😊), sometimes with care and consideration (what to cook for a dinner party), sometimes with far-reaching impacts for the future (shall we get married?)

Salt Is Our Love-Crush

14/02/2022

It’s February – the month of Love. And oh, how we loooooove salt! When it comes to food, one of our most enduring never-ending love-story has got to be with salt. Salt is our go-to significant other [...]

Raising The Bar On Bread

25/01/2022

‘Bread is all about culture,’ says Francois Zietsman, owner of the Bread Bar at Makers Landing at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. It’s a small retail space with a casual, relaxed feel and an air of a contemporary artisanal baking [...]

The Soul Of Salt

05/11/2021

There’s a little-known story behind the Oryx Desert Salt symbol, one that’s steeped in mystery, history and myth. Oryx Desert Salt isn’t just a wonderful ingredient in your kitchen, it also has symbolic relevance that we think [...]

Sunday Times – Out of The Pan

18/10/2021

One of the most thrilling moments in Samantha Skyring's life was seeing salt crystals form in front of her eyes. Some of us might equate that with watching paint dry, but to understand her excitement you have to go back [...]

Zurückgeben durch Einkaufen

11/10/2021

What are you really buying into when you purchase Oryx Desert Salt? The story behind our brand extends beyond just the narrative about the product, to include the social impact producing our salt [...]

Die Wüstensalz-Reise: Die Begegnung einer Frau mit dem Oryx

04/10/2021

20 years ago, Samantha Skyring, CEO and founder of Oryx Desert Salt, decided to walk 120km through the Namib Desert for 7 days to the Skeleton Coast. Little did she know that this adventure would lead her to the creation of Oryx Desert Salt.

Every Day Is Earth Day

17/09/2021

The earth we live on is there for us every single day. No exceptions. She provides us with resources, fuel, power, food, shelter, clothes, the air we breathe, the water we drink – everything we need to live – and not just live, but thrive! Not only does the Earth provide for our physical needs, […]

Das Herz der Kalahari in die USA

02/09/2021

After many years of growing the brand locally and internationally, in October 2021, Oryx Desert Salt will be one of the few South African brands to land on Whole Foods Market shelves in the USA. Whole Foods’ customers look for [...]

How !Xaus Lodge Began

22/03/2021

In May 2002 the *Khomani San and Mier communities reached an historic land settlement agreement with the government of South Africa and South African National Parks (SANParks) which restored a large tract of land to the communities that had once roamed or farmed this area [...]

7 Hidden Non-Vegan Ingredients: Read The Label!

30/10/2020

November 1st is world vegan day and did you know that according to google trends, South Africa ranks among the world’s top 25 nations where veganism is most popular? In fact, these days the interest in veganism in [...]

Bitte reiche das Salz weiter

04/10/2020

Es gibt einen Grund dafür, dass wir spezielle Geschmacksknospen in unserem Mund haben, die empfindlich auf den Salzgeschmack reagieren. Das liegt daran, dass wir Salz wirklich brauchen! Es ist lebenswichtig für unsere Gesundheit und unser Wohlbefinden, weshalb es das Natürlichste der Welt ist, nach Salz zu suchen.

Please Pass The Salt

04/10/2020

We’re hardwired to crave salt for one reason only – we need it to survive. It’s an essential nutrient and we need it for regulating fluids in our bodies, blood pressure and for creating nerve impulses. However, adding salt to your food does a whole lot more than [...]

Buy Local, Support Local So Our Heritage Flourishes

06/09/2020

Heritage Day as we know it was established in 1995 after the first free elections and the beginning of a true democracy in our beautiful country. But let’s not forget that before that, the date was celebrated as [...]

The Lowdown On Low-Carb & Salt

10/08/2020

Following a low carb or keto diet? Then this is a must-read for you! Chances are that if you’ve been following a low-carbohydrate (that’s between 100-150g of carbs a day) or ketogenic diet (50g of carbs or less) you haven’t given a [...]

The Taste of Wine and Salt

04/07/2020

The crystals of salt range in colour from pink rose, through ruby cherry to a luscious burgundy: Oryx Desert Wine Salt. An exquisite combination of salt that’s been infused in Shiraz wine. The wine comes from Baleia, a winery where the vineyards [...]

Stop Buying Our Grinders

03/06/2020

Yes, you heard that right, but don’t get us wrong. We love our grinders, the way the high quality ceramic grinder heads are built to last (refill up to 10 or more times), we like how good-looking our glass bottles stay (labels printed directly on the glass so no peeling, scruffy paper labels) [...]

Its Time To Be Socially Essential

04/05/2020

It wasn’t just about sanitising hands, wearing masks and social distance. Or navigating the landslide of economic fallout that has threatened and in some cases annihilated businesses, both large and small. Nor was it just about learning to cope with [...]

Sweet Potato Wedges with Roasted Cauliflower and a Cheese Sauce

01/04/2020

April is Earth Month and it’s been fascinating to see how a world in lockdown has so many of us gravitating instinctively towards basic essentials in our kitchens [...]

The Gift of Salt

19/12/2019

Giving a bag of salt has a long tradition, from giving salt as a house-warming present to gifting a newly married couple to wish them abundance and prosperity. Apart from its practical use, salt carries great symbolic value as a gift. Giving salt signifies trust between you [...]

Foodie Gifts: Preserved Whole Lemons

22/11/2019

This holiday season, we’re focussing on food recipes that can double up as beautiful foodie gifts for friends and family. It turns gifting into something thoughtful and special instead of the mad frenzy of Christmas [...]

Edible Gifts: Stained Glass Butter Cookies

19/11/2019

As the festive season draws near, we’re starting to think about gifting. While there are literally thousands of options in the shops to choose from, nothing beats the unique one-of-a-kind foodie gift that’s handmade by you [...]

Roasted Cauliflower Soup With Oryx Salt Artisan Bread

19/10/2019

Here’s a gorgeously light yet flavourful weekend lunch or dinner; when you’re craving something wholesome and nourishing, yet easy on the palate. Ruvarashe Matsika is one of Jackie Cameron’s students [...]

Celebrating The Braai

04/10/2019

We believe in freedom. Like having the freedom to choose products that are truly free of artificial ingredients and chemicals that were never meant to be consumed by humans. The whole Oryx Desert Salt range is [...]

Smoked Salt – Why It’s Trending

08/08/2019

If you’re finding yourself reaching for smoked salt to season your food, it’s probably because you’re already in the know about what is fast becoming a intriguing trend in the world of salt. The word out on the market [...]

Low Carb Courgette Lasagne

19/06/2019

If you’re following a low-carb or ketogenic diet, you’ll know that lasagne is way off limits. It’s just NO to lasagne! Unless… …you’re Peter Ayub of Sense of Taste Chef School who doesn’t believe in life without lasagne [...]

18/11/2018

We work hard to be innovative when it comes to creating packaging for our desert salt, harvested in the pristine Kalahari Desert from underground streams millions of years old. There’s a wide range of packaging [...]

18/10/2018

Well over a year ago, we decided we wanted to produce a salt that contributes to the happiest and friendliest of our national food heritages: the braai. And so the Oryx Braai salt came about. We asked Jackie Cameron, a top [...]

Cold White Tomato Soup by Chef Nadin Pospech-Demmler

13/12/2017

Tomato soup is one of the most comforting meals you can eat. Whether you’re sick, or having a bad day, a warm bowl of delicious tomato soup is always there to make you feel warm [...]

Salted Caramel Macaroons

12/12/2017

Easy to make salted caramel macaroons with Oryx Desert Salt. All the ingredients and instructions to make this tea time treat for any occasion and [...]

Cured salmon by Zola Luwarca

05/12/2017

We absolutely love everything produced by our beautiful earth. Enjoy this easy to make Cured Salmon with Oryx Coarse Salt as a lunch or dinner feast during the summer times.

What Is Your Kitchen Must Have Item?

29/11/2017

KITCHEN ESSENTIALS ORYX BRAAI SALT I am always trying new products in my kitchen, some good, some so-so, and others terrible. The “keepers” [...]

Panna Forte by Kelvin Joel

16/11/2017

Preparation Time: 10minutes Ingredients 10 Gram Oryx Desert Salt70 Gram Honey40 Gram Butter50 Gram Sugar50 Gram Mixed Nuts50 Gram Almonds Flaked50 Gram Hazel Nuts80 Gram Dried Fruit75 Gram Flour [...]

Pork Belly With Parmesan Whipped Potato by Jacques Swart

14/11/2017

Chef Jacques Swart has come up with a delicious and simple recipe for pork belly you won’t want to miss. Using Oryx Desert Salt, you will be able to [...]

Salted Toffees by Tanja Kruger

08/11/2017

Easy Salted Toffee recipe for the any occasion or the holidays. Follow the steps to create a treat for your family and friends to enjoy anytime of the day. Make these as a gift for your friends on their birthday or a holiday season [...]

Warm Beef and Beetroot Salad by HD Fraser

25/10/2017

A pair that has no competitor: Beef and beetroot. Who would have thought? Chef H.D. Fraser proves it with this incredible warm beef and beetroot salad recipe. Beef seasoned with rosemary and Oryx Desert Salt, accompanied with [...]

Grilled Leg of Lamb With Rosemary by Jerome Norton

12/10/2017

Chef Jerome Norton is bringing you a recipe for leg of lamb you have to try at home. Seasoned with rosemary and Oryx Desert Salt, this dish is filling and flavourful, as well as incredibly simple to follow. Read the whole [...]

Izelle Hoffman’s Poached Eggs For Blood Type O

20/03/2017

When you eat a diet that’s optimally designed for your particular blood group, you’re able to resist life-threatening diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and liver failure much more easily as well as avoid many [...]

Izelle Hoffman’s Poached Eggs For Blood Type AB

16/03/2017

When you eat a diet that’s optimally designed for your particular blood group, you’re able to resist life-threatening diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and liver failure much more easily as well as avoid many [...]

Izelle Hoffman’s Poached Eggs For Blood Type B

13/03/2017

When you eat a diet that’s optimally designed for your particular blood group, you’re able to resist life-threatening diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and liver failure much more easily as well as avoid many [...]

Izelle Hoffman’s Poached Eggs For Blood Type A

10/03/2017

When you eat a diet that’s optimally designed for your particular blood group, you’re able to resist life-threatening diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and liver failure much more easily as well as avoid many [...]

Izelle Hoffman – The Blood Group Diet & Why It Works

09/03/2017

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” ~Jim Rohn We’re delighted to be collaborating with Izelle Hoffman, SA’s newest rising star in the culinary industry. ‘For the love [...]

We’ve Got Chemistry!

18/10/2016

THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH SALT In relationships of all kinds – romantic and otherwise – when things aren’t working out, we say the chemistry’s wrong. And when the chemistry’s off, when there’s too much of this [...]

Naturally Spirited - flyblue article

22/09/2016

Digest an empowering philosophy from Samantha Skyring, CEO of the proudly South African brand Oryx Desert Salt: "Follow your passion, it has incredible power!"

Ginger & Salted Sesame Seed Nougat with Oryx Red Wine Salt by Chef Angie Boyd

21/09/2016

Make these delicious Ginger & Salted Sesame Seed Nougat with our Oryx Red Wine Salt. Full ingredient list and instructions to make these treats for your family and friends to enjoy any [...]

Lemon & Lime Pickle By Chef Peter Ayub

21/09/2016

Makes 1 large jarYou need to make this of course when limes are available – if not than just do lemons! This makes for a perfect gift for friends and family! Ingredients 5 washed limes cut into 6 segments5 washed lemons cut [...]

18/07/2016

It’s the season for inwardness, the time when in nature, nothing seems to be going on and everything seems dead and lifeless. But under the surface, there’s so much happening! There’s vigorous creativity and growth going on beneath the soil, in seeds, bulbs and in the trunks and branches of trees.

NATURAL • ESSENTIAL • TIMELESS