Why should I purchase Maldon Crushed Smoked Sea Salt? You could say that Maldon Crushed Smoked Sea Salt is really made by nature, with just a little helping hand from man to release it from the waters secret. This is because Maldon salt is made like no other, there’s an art in temperature and timing. A slow warmth uncovering the water’s secret, with skilled hands poised over every batch. Traditional methods and time honoured techniques passed down through the centuries, are the reasons why Maldon salt is so unique. The resulting pyramid-shaped crystals are characteristics of Maldon, which are recognised the world over as the finest salt available.