French Kitchen Staples

Fleur de sel is a french term meaning flower of salt. SEE SALTS fleur de sel naturally derived from the the ocean. The salt is harvested from the oceans marsh and is processed only by the wind and sun. The fleur de sel is the very top layer of the salt marsh making it most premium and delicate in flavor and texture. SEE SALT’s fleur de sel is a finishing salt that is hand harvested off the coast of Ile de Re, France.

There are three main salt categories: table salt, regular sea salt / kosher salt and then finishing salt. Gram per gram table salt, sea salt & finishing salts have the same amount of sodium. However, per teaspoon sea salt and finishing salts typically contain less sodium. The main differences between any salt is the processing, texture, flavor and iodine content.

SEE SALT fleur de sel, a type of sea salt, is great used as a finishing salt to boost the flavor of a meal right before serving. Waiting to season your meal with sea salt right before serving (versus during the cooking process) is an excellent way to monitor sodium intake & use less overall. Larger crystals of sea salts & finishing salts may result in an individual consuming less overall as well.

Yes, typical table salts such as Morton’s has been heavily processed, bleached and heated. This high heat changes the chemical structure of sodium chloride, transforming it into a state that is no longer natural and different from what our bodies are designed to digest and use. An additive called calcium silicate is then added to prevent clumping. Imparting a “sharper” flavor than kosher or sea salt, the fine crystals are considered *saltier than kosher salt.

This fleur de sel contains trace minerals such as magnesium, calcium, iodine, silica oxide, potassium & iron.

Yes, iodine is one of the many dietary minerals found NATURALLY in our fleur de sel. Others include, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and silica oxide.

It is important to realize that adding a pinch of sea salt to your food is not the culprit for high sodium levels, but rather the over consumption of refined foods. Sodium is important for the human body to transfer and move blood cells throughout the body. Pre packaged foods have been packed in pure sodium including soups, sauces, canned veggies and fruits. Using real food, and a pinch of true sea salt such as SEE SALT’s fleur de sel that contains necessary minerals for your body and less sodium than standard table salt is a win-win combination that promotes healthy dietary choices.