About Gustus Vitae
Gustus Vitae is a family-owned California maker of small-batch gourmet seasonings, infused sea salts and flavored cane sugars. We started in 2017 at the Venice Beach Farmers Market in Los Angeles, and we still hand-pack every tin in small batches in California. The name is Latin for "taste of life."
Our story
Frankie Scanlon started Gustus Vitae under a small umbrella at the Venice Beach Farmers Market, selling infused sea salts to shoppers who wanted something better than the supermarket shaker. Elle Scanlon joined from the wholesale side of the food and beverage world, and together they grew the line beyond salts into seasonings, rubs and cane sugars. Elle now leads the company as CEO, with Frankie as COO.
Today we make more than 300 blends, from everyday kitchen staples to global seasonings, Bougie BBQ rubs, the Everything But The... line, Kid's Menu blends for picky eaters, and gift sets for every kind of cook.
How we make it
- Handmade in small batches and hand-packed in California.
- Non-GMO Project Verified.
- No MSG, fillers, anti-caking agents or artificial colors and flavors.
- Never irradiated or treated with EtO gas.
- Packed in reusable magnetic tins that stick to the fridge, the oven or the grill.
As seen on
Our Gourmet French Fry Seasoning Set was selected for Oprah's Favorite Things 2024. Gustus Vitae has also been featured on Good Morning America, TODAY, The View, Tamron Hall, LIVE with Kelly and Mark, and Fox Business, and in The Tasting Panel.
Where to find us
Shop the full range here at gustusvitae.com, and find us on Amazon, Walmart and at specialty retailers across the country. Questions? See our FAQ or email hello@gustusvitae.com.
Quick facts
- Founded: 2017, Venice Beach Farmers Market, Los Angeles
- Leadership: Elle Scanlon (CEO) and Frankie Scanlon (COO)
- Made in: California, in small batches
- Products: 300+ gourmet seasonings, rubs, infused sea salts and flavored cane sugars
- Certifications: Non-GMO Project Verified