Flower salt is collected on the surface of water in saunantes areas and is composed of very fine crystals. It is formed under the combined action of the sun and wind. This Fleur de Sel (or “Sau-fine”) naturally dries white, is a slightly pink during its harvest and gives off a scent that resembles that of the violet. It is one of features of the salt flower which is very rich in magnesium. La Fleur de Sel, or Salt Saunier is a noble salt at the table reserved and preparations of Culinary Arts.
Spirit of Salt offers the mustard and mayonnaise on the Ile de Ré: The yellow flowers of wild mustard and soft green chewable samphire, are the colors proudly qu’arborent bumps salt marshes of Island re summer. Our mustards and mayonnaises Rétais bring a breath of fresh air for your hot or cold meals with meats, fish, shellfish, vegetables …
The «Sel Marin» or Grey Sea Salt, available coarse or ground, is a chef’ most valuable cooking salt. The Grey Sea Salt is harvested in the early summer mornings from the bottom of our clay lined salt marshes. The clay lining our salt beds, unique to the Island of Ré, is rich in natural mineral nutrients. Our traditional method of cultivation and harvesting infuses the salt with this clay, which gives its light grey color and an abundance of calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, silica, hybride, a unique antioxidant, and traces of natural iodine. This makes the best tasting grey sea salt with the highest health benefits availables.