Organic Flor de Sal

FLOR DE SAL / THE SALT FLOWER
The “white gold” of the Algarve is created through natural crystallization in the traditional salt pans of the eastern Algarve, along Portugal’s southern coast. The saltworks are located within the natural parks RIA FORMOSA and CASTRO MARIM and are fed with seawater from the Atlantic Ocean. No machines are used either for harvesting or for maintaining the salt basins. The gradual concentration of the brine, the hot and dry climate of the Algarve, and the skilled hands of the salt workers ensure a naturally white, unrefined sea salt that retains the minerals of the seawater thanks to its characteristic residual moisture.
The salt flower FLOR DE SAL forms as a delicate crystalline layer on the surface of the concentrated brine. Like the cream on milk, the fine salt crystals are carefully skimmed off every day with a long-handled sieve. Because they are only a few hours old, they can be easily crushed between the fingers. FLOR DE SAL enhances the natural flavors of ingredients and gives your dishes the perfect finishing touch. Ideal for seasoning at the table.