This naturally mineral-rich sea salt benefits from the influence of the preserved environment of Île de Ré, located off the French Atlantic coast. Its subtle taste evokes the salty sea spray, while its granular texture adds a crispy touch to dishes.
The first salt marshes are said to have appeared on Île de Ré in the 13th century. Jewels of the French coastline, these 4 islands, which now form only one, owe everything to salt. The salt marsh territories represented 1500 hectares in the 19th century, which is a little more than 15% of the island’s surface. Like potato and vine cultivation, the cultivation of fleur de sel has persisted through the centuries.
Coarse salt from Île de Ré is the result of delicate artisanal work, under ideal climatic conditions: plenty of sun, sea, and wind. It is on the surface of the salt pans (basins of salt marshes) that this thin layer of white crystals forms, during the evaporation of water, under the combined action of the sun and the sea breeze. If the fleur de sel is not harvested, it falls to the bottom of the basins during the night and crystallizes until it becomes coarse salt. It is the harvesting methods of the salt workers that determine the fineness of the coarse salt. Using a lousse, the salt worker carefully makes his selections. The movements must be slow and precise.
Ingredients
Sea salt from Ile de Re
Country of Origin
France, Isle of Re
Storage Conditions
Store in a dry and cool place.
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