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 Fleur de Sel Sieve |
Fleur De Sel: "Flower of the Sea" Fleur De Sel means literally "Flower of Salt" : Flor de Sal in Portuguese, Flos Salis® in Ancient Roman. Flos Salis® and Flor de Sal from the Algarve are rare and very special sea salts which reflect the richness and wholeness of their natural source: the Sea. Many sea salts are refined and processed. Flos Salis® and Flor de Sal, however, are hand-harvested by traditional methods. Flos Salis and Flor de Sal is from the pristine salt marshes of the Algarve region on the coast of Portugal. These unique sea salts, which are prized by gourmets and health afficionados alike, are formed on the surface of the water in the salt flats. They are lighter in colour than traditional sea salt, and the crystals are of a finer texture. The beautiful crystals of Flos Salis® and Flor de Sal are naturally dried by the sun and are skillfully skimmed by hand from the surface of the water using a sieve (photo lower left) during the hot summer months. They are what many regard as the pinnacle of natural sea salt. Some call Flos Salis® and Flor de Sal "diamonds of the sea" or "white gold". Flos Salis® and Flor de Sal from the Algarve are gifts from nature, and are known for many healing properties, including restoring calm and balance in those who use it, probably due to the pure clean crystals that contain a natural balance of life-enhancing minerals. As with the picking of wild mushrooms, the hand-harvesting of Flos Salis® and Flor de Sal reflects the harmonious and ecological partnership of humans and Nature. This traditional craft is done in an eco-friendly, sustainable way. Flos Salis® and Flor De Sal's delicious natural tastes nurture the whole being, not just the palate. Marisol® Flor de Sal and Marisol® Flos Salis® are Certified by "Certiplanet" (European certifier for artisan salt gathering and organic food production) to be 100% natural (no additives), harvested and processed by Organic methods, unrefined, and free of pesticides, herbicides and chemicals. These special gourmet salts by Marisol are also Kosher certified. Marisol® Flor de Sal (sharper tasting, flaky textured fleur de sel) 250g. (.5 lb.) or 500g.(1.1 lb.) Marisol® Flos Salis® (ultra-delicate, crunchy fleur de sel with a milder taste) Ceramic Crock (3 sizes) |
