
Fleur de Sel de Camargue
Fleur de sel de Camargue is a traditional French finishing sea salt known for its delicate, crisp flakes and clean, mild salinity. Skimmed by hand from the surface of salt pans in the Camargue region (between the Rhône river arms), it is prized for table use and elegant plating.
- Type: hand-harvested sea-salt flakes (finishing)
- Origin: Camargue, France
- Taste & texture: clean, mild salinity; fine, crisp flakes that melt on the tongue
- Use for: steaks & fish, vegetables & salads, bread & butter, selected desserts
How it’s made
On hot, calm days in late spring and summer, a wafer-thin layer of salt crystals forms on the surface of shallow salt pans. These “salt flowers” are carefully skimmed by hand and gently dried — no additives, minimal processing.
Culinary uses
- Finish, don’t boil: sprinkle on grilled steak, roast chicken, salmon, scallops or prawns just before serving.
- Vegetables & salads: top tomatoes, asparagus, roast potatoes, leafy salads and grain bowls.
- Bread & dairy: a pinch over cultured butter, burrata or fresh goat cheese.
- Desserts: a light touch on chocolate or caramel for contrast.
How to use
- Two-step seasoning: season during cooking with regular salt, then finish with fleur de sel for texture and clarity.
- Off-heat: add at the table to preserve the delicate flake structure.
- Finer sprinkle: crush lightly between fingers if desired.
Dosage & kitchen ratios
- Finishing per portion: ~1–2 pinches (≈ 0.3–0.6 g), to taste.
- Bread & butter board: 1–2 tsp scattered for a small sharing board.
Ingredients & ALLERGENS
Ingredients: sea salt (fleur de sel), 100%.
ALLERGENS: none.
Storage
Store airtight, cool and dry, away from steam and direct light. Reseal promptly after use to keep flakes crisp. Best flavor within 24 months.
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