SALT // The Lifeline Shaker [Scarcity Edition]

$180.00

This isn’t “seasoning.” It’s civilization’s first energy—our original fossil fuel. In a region where salt doesn’t occur and supply is tightly gated, this shaker is luxury and lifeline in one: the mineral that keeps nerves firing, muscles contracting, food safe, and winter possible.

What’s Inside?

  • Pure sodium chloride, food-grade, kiln-dried for ultra-low moisture (clump-resistant).

  • Glass ration bottle with knurled steel cap.

  • Tamper band + desiccant tab.

  • Capacity marks for quick dosing.

Why It’s Priced Like Fuel?

In a salt-starved market, the price tracks survival, not flavor. A 200 g shaker covers roughly:

  • 157 survival days at 1.27 g salt/day (≈ 500 mg sodium).

  • 52 everyday days at 3.8 g salt/day (≈ 1.5 g sodium).

At $180, you’re paying $1.15/day for “normal life” or $1.15 per two-to-three survival days, a monopoly-scarcity price without going siege-level absurd.

Use Cases (Luxury + Survival)

  • Food security: brine, cure, pickle; extend shelf life on protein and veg.

  • Performance: finish stews, eggs, roasted roots; unlocks sweetness and acidity.

  • Ritual & boundary: a pinch at thresholds; bread-and-salt welcome.

  • Fieldcraft: melt ice, clean cast iron, abrasive scrub for boards and pans.

Ration Math (so you don’t guess):

  • 1 teaspoon ≈ 6 gsalt.

  • 1/8 tsp (“dash”) ≈ 0.75 g.

  • Your bottle = ≈ 267 dashes.

  • Survival target ≈ 2 dashes/day; everyday target ≈ 5 dashes/day.

  • Bottle life: 130–260 meals, depending on usage.

Ethics & Access

  • Limit 2 per household to curb hoarding.

  • Relief window: proof-of-need clinics receive subsidized stock from the same lots.

  • No miracle claims. This is salt, not sorcery. Power comes from how you use it.

FAQs

Why is this $180 when salt is “cheap” elsewhere?

Because elsewhere isn’t here. In a salt-free region, every gram is hauled, guarded, and rationed. Price reflects extraction, transport, risk, and the simple truth that everyone needs it to live.

I’m cooking for kids—how much is safe?

Use lightly and consistently; individual needs vary. This product page can’t offer medical guidance. Consult a professional if you have health questions.

What if it clumps or tastes off?

We’ll replace it. A luxury that fails at survival isn’t a luxury at all.

How do I care for my salt?

Keep dry. Reseal after every use. If it cakes, warm gently and shake. Do not microwave the cap.

This isn’t “seasoning.” It’s civilization’s first energy—our original fossil fuel. In a region where salt doesn’t occur and supply is tightly gated, this shaker is luxury and lifeline in one: the mineral that keeps nerves firing, muscles contracting, food safe, and winter possible.

What’s Inside?

  • Pure sodium chloride, food-grade, kiln-dried for ultra-low moisture (clump-resistant).

  • Glass ration bottle with knurled steel cap.

  • Tamper band + desiccant tab.

  • Capacity marks for quick dosing.

Why It’s Priced Like Fuel?

In a salt-starved market, the price tracks survival, not flavor. A 200 g shaker covers roughly:

  • 157 survival days at 1.27 g salt/day (≈ 500 mg sodium).

  • 52 everyday days at 3.8 g salt/day (≈ 1.5 g sodium).

At $180, you’re paying $1.15/day for “normal life” or $1.15 per two-to-three survival days, a monopoly-scarcity price without going siege-level absurd.

Use Cases (Luxury + Survival)

  • Food security: brine, cure, pickle; extend shelf life on protein and veg.

  • Performance: finish stews, eggs, roasted roots; unlocks sweetness and acidity.

  • Ritual & boundary: a pinch at thresholds; bread-and-salt welcome.

  • Fieldcraft: melt ice, clean cast iron, abrasive scrub for boards and pans.

Ration Math (so you don’t guess):

  • 1 teaspoon ≈ 6 gsalt.

  • 1/8 tsp (“dash”) ≈ 0.75 g.

  • Your bottle = ≈ 267 dashes.

  • Survival target ≈ 2 dashes/day; everyday target ≈ 5 dashes/day.

  • Bottle life: 130–260 meals, depending on usage.

Ethics & Access

  • Limit 2 per household to curb hoarding.

  • Relief window: proof-of-need clinics receive subsidized stock from the same lots.

  • No miracle claims. This is salt, not sorcery. Power comes from how you use it.

FAQs

Why is this $180 when salt is “cheap” elsewhere?

Because elsewhere isn’t here. In a salt-free region, every gram is hauled, guarded, and rationed. Price reflects extraction, transport, risk, and the simple truth that everyone needs it to live.

I’m cooking for kids—how much is safe?

Use lightly and consistently; individual needs vary. This product page can’t offer medical guidance. Consult a professional if you have health questions.

What if it clumps or tastes off?

We’ll replace it. A luxury that fails at survival isn’t a luxury at all.

How do I care for my salt?

Keep dry. Reseal after every use. If it cakes, warm gently and shake. Do not microwave the cap.