Sicilian fleur de sel
Livraison offerte en France dès 50 € d’achat, en Europe dès 60 €.
Hand-harvested with a skimmer by artisan salt harvesters
Naturally dried in the sun, with no additives
Handcrafted ceramic made in Portugal
Keeps indefinitely when stored away from moisture
Order prepared within 1 to 3 days · Delivery to France and Europe within 3 to 6 working days
- Description
- How to enjoy it
- Origin
Harvested by hand in the WWF-protected salt marshes of Trapani, in northern Sicily, these salt flakes come from a region celebrated for its unspoilt coastline and centuries-old salt-making traditions.
With fine, shimmering grains often likened to tiny diamonds, this Sicilian fleur de sel is as captivating for its appearance as for its rich flavour. Its delicate crunch and pure mineral character have earned praise from leading chefs across Europe.
Awarded 2 stars at the Great Taste Awards 2020.
Sicilian fleur de sel is available in two sizes: a 100 g jar, supplied with a wooden spoon, and an 80 g jar, without a spoon.
Its very fine, shimmering crystals will enhance all your dishes: fish, salads and grilled meats. It also lends an elegant finishing touch to desserts.
Harvested in Trapani, on the west coast of Sicily, this fleur de sel forms in the heart of the Trapani and Paceco Salt Pans Nature Reserve, a protected area managed by the WWF. Exposed to westerly winds from the Mediterranean, the salt pans enjoy natural conditions ideal for the evaporation of seawater and the formation of delicate crystals on its surface. These are then gathered by hand using traditional methods, in a remarkably well-preserved natural setting.
Our quality standards
It took two years to find and select the finest fleurs de sel. We work only with artisan salt harvesters who follow three rules without exception: hand-harvesting with a fleur de sel skimmer, natural drying in the sun, no additives or processing.
This craft is passed down through generations. The weather and harvesting technique matter as much as they do in the making of a fine wine — nothing about it can be industrialised.
Storage
Since 2018, salt and fleur de sel have required neither a use-by date nor a best-before date: this 100 % natural product has long been used as a preservative. It can therefore be enjoyed indefinitely.
Simply keep the pot away from moisture to preserve all its qualities. The cork stopper allows the salt to breathe.
Delivery and returns
Orders prepared within 1 to 3 working days. Delivery to mainland France and Europe within 3 to 6 working days.
You have 14 days after receipt to notify us of a return. The product must be returned intact in its original packaging.
The farmers of the sea
A craft, not a production line
Becoming a salt harvester is, above all, a vocation born of passion and passed down through generations. The weather and harvesting technique matter as much as they do in the making of a fine wine.
We have chosen artisans who remain fascinated by nature and know how to understand and cultivate both sea and land. Their harvest is of such quality that, once the salt has been gathered, nothing more is needed.
Your questions, our answers
What is the difference between fleur de sel and table salt?
Fleur de sel is the fine layer of crystals that forms on the surface of salt marshes; it is harvested by hand. Richer in minerals, its crystals are more delicate and its flavour far less harsh than ordinary salt: it crunches between the teeth before melting on the tongue.
When should you add it to a dish?
Always at the last moment, just before serving. During cooking, the crystals dissolve and lose their crunch — the very quality that makes them special.
Why does the flavour vary from one place of origin to another?
Because sunshine, wind and the nature of the salt pans directly influence the crystals. Fleur de sel from Guérande has a faint violet aroma; mountain fleur de sel, harvested from salty underground springs, has a more mineral character.
How long does it keep?
Indefinitely. Since 2018, salt has required neither a use-by date nor a best-before date. Simply keep the pot away from moisture.
Is the pot reusable?
Yes. The ceramic pot is handcrafted in Portugal and has a cork stopper. It is designed to sit on the table and be refilled.
Do you deliver outside France?
Yes, throughout Europe, within 3 to 6 working days. For destinations outside Europe or orders over 10 kg, please write to us at sales@les-terres-blanches.fr.