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F L E U R   D E    S E L

Fleur de Sel, French for, Flower of Salt is produced in several coastal areas around the world.  Its a type of very expensive sea salt.  Fleur de Sel is a gift from nature, and is known for many to its healing properties, including restoring calm and balance is those who use it.  It is probably due to its pure and clean crystals that contain a natural balance of life-enhancing minerals.

As with the picking of wild mushrooms, the hand-harvesting of Fleur de Sel reflects the harmonious and ecological partnership of human and nature.  This traditional craft is done in an eco-friendly, sustainable way. This unique sea salt, which is prized by gourmets and health aficionados alike, is formed on the surface of salt crystallizing ponds.  It is lighter in color than the grey sea salt, and the crystals are of a finer texture.  These crystals of Fleur de Sel are naturally dried by the sun.  They are what many regard as the pinnacle of natural sea salt.  Fleur de Sel is also called the diamonds of the sea or white gold. Its richness and wholeness reflects that of its natural source: the Sea.

This traditional Arabian salt comes from sea water that is pooled into basins and then naturally evaporated its unrefined and yet so pure so it retains more of the minerals that naturally occur in seawater. Salt aficionados note that MME SALTs sea salt has a much softer and fresher flavor than ordinary table salt, and the difference is worth it.  Fleur de sel is whiter, but has a similar flavor to grey salt. The moist texture results from naturally-occurring crystals.

The name Fleur de Sel, comes from the aroma a violets, that develop as the salt dries.  Only the premium, top layer of the salt bed is used. Unlike processed salts, Fleur De Sel is a natural source of potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper and iodine. The taste is a delicate balance of the numerous salts, minerals, and micronutrients. Since the Fleur de Sel is captured at an early stage of crystallization it contains almost no insoluble impurities as compared to the normal edible grades of sea salt available in the market.  It is said to be the finest salt available.

For maximum flavor, sprinkle Fleur de Sel by hand over food just before serving, to draw out the full flavor of all the other ingredients. It is also a natural compliment to fresh salads and vegetable dishes. Common uses are to garnish a nice dish, sprinkle onto bread with unsalted butter or as a spice to sprinkle onto a finished dish. Most gourmet stores will sell it in small portions and all you really need is a pinch at a time, which makes the price comparable to some exotic spices. Be wary of much discounted prices as they may not be selling the real thing.