02/03/2026
What's the history of ?
Salt Masters LLC was founded in 2016 by John and Ann Hancock in League City, Texas. The couple discovered the importance of quality sea salt with essential minerals in their diets and decided to create their own line of pure sea salt. With John's background in process technology and patents pending, they researched and tested sea salts from around the world. They found the ideal location for harvesting sea salt near South Padre Island, which offered clean seawater with consistent high salinity and minimal sediment.
The company's sea salt harvesting process involves hand harvesting seawater in small containers in the surf zone on Isla Blanca. The seawater is then brought to their cottage salt factory, where it's settled, carbon-filtered, and slowly evaporated to produce Fleur de Sel or Flake salt. Every batch is tested to exceed EPA drinking water quality standards ¹.
Key Milestones:
- Founding: Salt Masters LLC was founded in 2016 by John and Ann Hancock.
- Location: The company is based in League City, Texas, with operations near South Padre Island.
- Products: They specialize in handcrafted, artisanal sea salt, including Fleur de Sel and Flake salt.
- Mission: To provide high-quality, eco-friendly sea salt that enhances the flavor and nutritional value of food ² ¹.