The ‘a‘a occurs when the hot flow of lava hits the cold ocean water and causes the lava to harden leaving it black, jagged and porous. The pa‘akai means sea salt. Use as you would any salt for finishing or cooking to add the charcoal crusted flavor of the islands. Net Weight: 9.6 oz (272 g) Ingredients: Hawaiian Alaea sea salt, Tellicherry pepper, garlic, onion, rosemary, coriander, thyme, marjoram, savory and basic. No additives or preservatives. Absolutely NO MSG.To preserve freshness, quality, and to prevent caking, we recommend refrigeration after opening.