Salt
Salt is a vital mineral and an essential part of our diet.
It consists primarily of sodium chloride and is used both for seasoning and preserving food. While conventional table salt is often refined and enriched with additives such as iodine or fluoride, there are also more natural variants such as sea salt.
A special form of sea salt is Fleur de Sel, which means “flower of salt” in French.
This precious salt is traditionally harvested on the French Atlantic coast, but is now also found in other regions. Fleur de Sel is created when a thin layer of crystals forms on the surface of salt marshes during warm, dry weather conditions. These delicate crystals are carefully skimmed off by hand, making Fleur de Sel one of the most expensive types of salt.
Compared to regular salt, fleur de sel is distinguished by its unique texture and complex aroma. The moist, flaky crystals have a delicate, almost melting quality and a slightly mineral flavor. Due to its special properties, fleur de sel is primarily used as a "finishing salt," meaning it is sprinkled over finished dishes just before serving to add a special touch.
