noun
natural salt
Salt produced by natural evaporation (e.g., sun-dried sea salt) without artificial refining or additives. Often contrasted with refined salt (精製塩).
この自然塩はミネラルが豊富で、まろやかな味がします。
This natural salt is rich in minerals and has a mellow flavor.
Table salt; a general term for salt used in cooking, which may be refined or natural.
Compound of 自然 (しぜん, 'natural') and 塩 (えん, 'salt').