SOSALT DAL MARE DI TRAPANI Natural Harvesting Process: One of the key factors that set Sicilian sea salt apart is the traditional and natural harvesting process. The salt is collected from the surrounding seawater using a method called "evaporation ponds" or "salt pans." Seawater is channeled into shallow, interconnected pools, where it is exposed to the sun and wind. Over time, the water evaporates, leaving behind delicate, pyramid-shaped crystals of sea salt.