Gustus Vitae

Gustus Vitae's mission is to share the magic of cooking. Since our start at the Venice Beach Farmer's Market, we've stayed true to our roots, crafting Non-GMO Project Verified artisan finishing sea salts and gourmet spice blends in small batches, using primarily locally sourced and always sustainable ingredients. We don't irradiate or use ETO gas, and our products are free of nuts, wheat, artificial colors & flavors, gluten, soy, MSG and fillers of any kind. After mixing, our blends are sealed for freshness and hand-packed in our unique magnetic tins, wrapped with recycled paper labels. We believe in Quality Above All.

Southern Comeback Sauce in a small bowl next to ketchup April 27th, 2020

Southern-Style Comeback Sauce

Whether it’s extra-crispy air-fried French fries or juicy chicken tenders, some food just tastes better when complemented by a homemade dipping sauce. And what better accompaniment than a tangy, Southern-style sauce that’s as easy to make as it is to dip, dollop and smother on your favorite meals and snacks?

Wooden Spoon Overflowing With Mixed Nuts | Vitacost Blog April 20th, 2020

Sweet Heat Candied Nuts

We’re going nuts over these perfectly toasted, sweet and salty treats. Excellent as a party appetizer or grab-and-go snack, they’re bold, filling and will keep you going till your next meal.

Crème Brulee Latte April 16th, 2020

Crème Brulee Latte

Topped with decadent foam and garnished with a gourmet sugar blend, this coffee house-worthy latte will have you bouncing out of bed in the morning. It’s a little sweet, a little sharp and wholly delicious.

Freshly baked snickerdoodle cookies with bowl of Gustus Vitae Snickerdoodle Cane Sugar December 18th, 2019

Best Snickerdoodle Cookies

In this twist on the classic snickerdoodle cookie recipe, Gustus Vitae’s all-natural, Non GMO Project Verified Snickerdoodle Cane Sugar is baked right into the cookie and sprinkled on top, so you get that unmistakable and irresistible snickerdoodle flavor in every single bite.

Top View of Muffin Tin with Pumpkin Muffins | Vitacost Blog November 21st, 2019

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Pumpkin spice up your morning with these probiotic-rich breakfast treats. Whether you make them for the holidays or to satisfy your pumpkin cravings post season, you’re going to want to hold on to this recipe.

Homemade Fruit Salad with Chili Spice | Vitacost.com/Blog May 13th, 2019

Chili-Spiced Fruit Cocktail

Perfect for summer, this SoCal-inspired tropical fruit salad is dusted with a unique blend of chili peppers, sea salt and dehydrated lime juice. Easily assemble these bowls any time of the day!