"Fleur de Sel", or Flower of Salt, is a delicate finishing salt known for its bright, fine, naturally white crystals. The Fleur de Sel is carefully harvested by hand off the top of the salt marshes. It forms in the afternoon on the surface of the salt marshes through the evaporation of the salt water in the salt pans. Resembling a thin layer of ice, this sea salt is delicately gathered off the top and laid out to dry. Naturally white and fine, the fleur de sel precious crystals are used to season any dish at the table right before serving or as a finishing touch on pastries and deserts. The Fleur de Sel is unique in its taste and its ability to bring out the natural flavours of the food, instead of hiding in flavours with a sodium aftertaste.
Each crystal is unique in size; smaller ones deliver an instant surge of flavour to foods, and larger crystals dissolve slowly releasing their flavour directly on the palate. This beautifully enhances the flavour of all foods, making the Fleur de Sel the best salt for seasoning at the table and before serving.
Standing at a moisture content of between 6% and 7%, the crystals have the unique ability to resist the exterior moisture, keeping their composition even on steaming and juicy foods.
Naturally rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium, and varying quantities of iron, copper, and zinc, this salt is a necessity for completing a healthy, natural diet.
Use this salt for seasoning after preparing any meal; meats, fresh vegetables, sauces, soups, bread topping… the Fleur de Sel from the Isle de Ré is, by nature, the highest quality salt available.
Take a look at the video to see how the salt is made or read on.
Isle of Ré
Situated 3 km off the Atlantic coast of France, the Isle of Ré is an island paradise known for its pristine beaches, lush forests and untouched wilderness. Restricted car access, construction and pollution control, large wildlife and natural protected areas, the impressive environmental protection efforts on the Isle of Ré make for the ideal location for harvesting all natural sea salts of the highest quality. Since 1984, Esprit du Sel has been revitalising the “Saunier” vocation, bringing back a 12th century harvesting tradition. By restoring and protecting the salt marshes, Esprit du Sel re-established the artisan trade of salt harvesting on the Isle of Ré. Commercialising the Fleur de Sel and Grey Sea Salt, as well as a number of other sea salt products for over twenty years, Esprit du Sel has three established boutiques on the island, and has its salts available worldwide.
