What is fleur de sel?

A hand-harvested sea salt that forms as delicate flakes on the surface of salt pans under ideal sun and wind. It is prized for clean taste and crisp texture.

Use as a finishing salt on meats, fish, vegetables, salads, breads and some desserts. Add off-heat or at the table to preserve flakes.

Can I cook or boil with fleur de sel?

You can, but the delicate flakes dissolve. For pasta or rice water, use regular salt; reserve fleur de sel for finishing.

How should I store fleur de sel?

Keep airtight in a cool, dry place away from steam and light. Reseal promptly to maintain crispness.

Fleur de Sel — Salt Flowers (Flor de Sal)

Q: What are the ingredients and allergens?

Ingredients: sea salt (fleur de sel), 100%. ALLERGENS: none.

How fleur de sel is made

Fleur de sel forms naturally on the surface of shallow sea-salt pans under ideal sun and wind. In late spring and summer, seawater is guided through a series of basins. On hot, calm days, a delicate wafer-thin crust of salt crystals appears on the surface. These “salt flowers” are carefully skimmed by hand and dried. The flakes are sold unrefined and unprocessed, prized for their purity and texture.

What makes it special

Texture: fine, crisp flakes that dissolve quickly on the tongue.
Taste: clean salinity with gentle mineral notes; naturally mild.
Use case: designed for the table as a finishing salt.

Culinary uses

Meat & fish: sprinkle over grilled steak, roast chicken, salmon, tuna or scallops.
Vegetables & salads: finish tomatoes, asparagus, roast potatoes, leafy salads and grain bowls.
Bread & dairy: a pinch over cultured butter, burrata or fresh goat cheese.
Desserts: add a light touch to chocolate, caramel or fruit to balance sweetness.

How to use

Finish, don’t boil: add at the table or off-heat. Do not use in pasta/rice water—flakes will dissolve and lose their character.
Season in two steps: cook with regular salt, then finish with fleur de sel for texture and clarity.
Handling: crush lightly between fingers if a finer sprinkle is desired.

Dosage & kitchen ratios

Finishing per portion: ~1–2 pinches (≈ 0.3–0.6 g), to taste.
Bread & butter board: 1–2 tsp scattered across a small sharing board.

Ingredients & ALLERGENS

Ingredients: sea salt (fleur de sel), 100%.

ALLERGENS: none.

About composition

Fleur de sel naturally contains trace minerals such as magnesium and calcium. Values vary by harvest and are not intended for dietary evaluation.

Storage

Keep airtight, cool and dry, away from steam and direct light. Reseal promptly to preserve the crisp flake texture. Best flavor and texture within 24 months.

Merchant contact: Orlandosidee — info(at)orlandosidee.de