Salt & Pepper
Salt is a vital mineral and an essential part of our diet.
It consists mainly of sodium chloride and is used both for seasoning food and preserving food. While conventional table salt is often refined and enriched with additives such as iodine or fluoride, there are also more natural varieties such as sea salt.
A special form of sea salt is Fleur de Sel, which means "flower of salt" in French.
This fine salt is traditionally harvested on the French Atlantic coast, but can now also be found in other regions. Fleur de Sel forms when a thin layer of crystals develops on the surface of salt marshes in warm, dry weather. These delicate crystals are carefully gathered by hand, making Fleur de Sel one of the most expensive types of salt.
Compared to ordinary salt, Fleur de Sel is distinguished by its unique texture and complex aroma. The moist, flaky crystals have a delicate, almost melting character and a slightly mineral taste. Due to its special properties, Fleur de Sel is mainly used as a "finishing salt," meaning it is sprinkled over dishes just before serving to give them a special touch.
