What is fleur de sel de Guérande?

A hand-harvested French sea salt skimmed from the surface of salt pans around Guérande. It has delicate, crisp flakes and a clean, mild salinity for finishing.

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

Can I boil pasta or rice with it?

You can, but the delicate flakes dissolve. Use regular salt for boiling and reserve fleur de sel for finishing.

What are the ingredients and allergens?

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

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 Guerande

Fleur de Sel de Guérande

Hand-harvested finishing salt from Brittany, France

Fleur de sel de Guérande is a traditional French finishing sea salt famed for its delicate, crisp flakes and clean, mild salinity. Skimmed by hand from the surface of salt pans around Guérande (Brittany), it is prized for table use and elegant plating.

Type: hand-harvested sea-salt flakes (finishing)
Origin: Guérande, Brittany (France)
Taste & texture: clean, mild salinity; fine flakes that melt on the tongue
Use for: steaks & fish, vegetables & salads, bread & butter, selected desserts

How it’s made

On hot, calm days a wafer-thin layer of salt crystals forms naturally on the surface of shallow salt pans. These “salt flowers” are carefully skimmed by hand and gently dried — no additives, minimal processing. The result is a bright, delicate flake ideal for finishing.

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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