Discover the Flavor of French Sea Salt

What's FRENCH SEA SALT, and why is it trending in the culinary and wellness world?

French sea salt has a long history, dating back to Roman times (1) , and is prized for its taste and preservative properties. Recently, French Sea Salt has been standing out as a conscious choice to enhance flavor and health.

Let’s explore the natural origins of French Sea Salt, its health benefits, and how you can incorporate it into your daily routine.

On the coast of Guérande, a town on the peninsula of the same name in the Pays de la Loire region of Brittany, are France’s most famous salt marshes. This is where coarse salt, or Gros Sel, and delicate Fleur de Sel are extracted from the waters of the Atlantic. The history of salt works on the peninsula stretches back 2,700 years; Brittany’s “white gold” was a sought-after luxury product as early as Roman times.

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French Sea Salt at the lake for garnishing salad and grilled food

How to Integrate French Sea Salt in Your Cooking

French Sea Salt is versatile and can be used in various forms, each offering unique textures and flavors to suit different culinary needs:

Add French Sea salt to elevate the flavor of your healthy meals

• Fine Grind/Sel Fin: 

  • This finely milled salt is perfect for general seasoning and cooking

  • Texture is similar to table salt but with higher mineral content.

  • It’s an ideal choice for everyday use, providing a consistent flavor without overpowering your dishes.

    
    

• Coarse Grey/Sel Gris: 

  • Perfect for adding a briny kick and elevating the texture of your healthy meals.

  • Slightly moist texture and coarse grains.

  • Its natural light grey color reflects its unrefined state, making it a great choice for those who appreciate robust flavors in their cooking.

    
    

• Ocean Flower/Fleur de Sel: 

  • It’s best used as a finishing salt on high-quality dishes like fresh salads, raw seafood, or artisanal chocolates, where it can truly shine.

  • Ocean Flower Salt offers a delicate texture, with pyramid-shaped crystals.

  • Known as the crème de la crème of sea salts, this off-white salt dissolves quickly on the tongue, imparting a subtle yet rich flavor.

    
    

    

    Enjoy a salad with added benefits of French Sea Salt

How to manage moisture while storing French Sea Salt?

A characteristic of French Sea Salt, particularly the Coarse Grey and Ocean Flower varieties, is their naturally high moisture content due to the grey clay from the salt pools in France.

This moisture is a sign of the salt’s unrefined nature and high mineral bioavailability.

If you prefer salt with less moisture, the Fine Grind Sea Salt, derived from Coarse Grey Salt, is an excellent option.

To further reduce moisture,

• Place your salt in the freezer overnight with the lid off, as the freezer acts as a dehumidifier.

• For long-term storage, keep your salt in a wooden container. Wood can help maintain its quality and longevity.

Read more at:

1. Salt from Guérande Salt Marshes : The Taste of the Sea, Taste France Magazine

   
   

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