What is fleur de sel?

Flor de sel is a very valuable type of salt, it crystallizes through the evaporation of the mother water inside the salting tanks. Unlike salt, it forms on the surface of the water and not on the bottom.

Its natural composition makes it very light and allows it to float.

The Fior di sale Riserva del Mare is collected by expert salt workers, using special nets in the early hours of the morning in the absence of wind, to prevent it from precipitating on the bottom of the tank. Its thickness is only 3 millimeters. Therefore, during the harvest, which takes place in July, production is very limited. It is dried naturally to maintain its properties unchanged, such as: iodine, magnesium and other essential trace elements for the human body.

Advantages of fleur de sel

The fleur de sel riserva del mare does not contain any additives and does not undergo any chemical treatment. The fleur de sel is considered a very rare precious good, it has a delicate flavor that does not leave a bitter aftertaste, therefore it is mainly used in gourmet kitchens and is also recommended for the preparation of desserts, furthermore in our production we have created variants with aromatic herbs and organic Sicilian citrus fruits.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How to use fleur de sel? Fior di sale can be used in any recipe instead of traditional salt, it gives a much stronger taste than traditional salt.

How is fleur de sel harvested? Fleur de sel is harvested exclusively by hand at certain times of the day (early in the morning), for this reason the quantity available is very limited.

Why prefer fleur de sel over traditional salt? Flor de sale maintains its properties unchanged thanks to its special manufacturing process, for this reason it is possible to use much less of it in the kitchen as it has a much higher salinity than refined salt.