Fleur de Sel

Fleur de Sel, the hand-skimmed salt flower from Guérande

Fleur de Sel, literally the flower of salt, is the delicate first layer of crystals that forms on the surface of the salt pans during sea salt harvesting. It is skimmed off by hand and dried in the sun. Our Fleur de Sel comes from Guérande in Brittany, the home of France's most famous finishing salt. Crisp, mild and mineral crystals that melt on the tongue.

How to use

Fleur de Sel is a pure finishing salt. Scatter it only after cooking over the finished dish, over steak, tomatoes, salad, fried egg, avocado, tartare and even over caramel and chocolate tart. The crisp crystals give a fine bite and small bursts of salt that lift a dish.

Good to know: Fleur de Sel is too good for cooking, where the crystals simply dissolve. Always add it at the very end and dose sparingly.

At a glance

• Hand-skimmed salt flower from Guérande, Brittany
• Sun-dried, crisp and mild-mineral
• A classic finishing salt, added only after cooking
• For steak, tomato, tartare, caramel and chocolate
• No additives, all natural

Goes well with

The Iberian counterpart to Fleur de Sel is our Flor de Sal, also a fine flake salt. For crunchy pyramid-shaped salt flakes, try the Greek pyramid salt flakes. For cooking and seasoning in the pot, our fine Luisenhaller deep-rock salt is the best choice. Find more fine salts in our sugar & salts collection.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fleur de Sel?
Fleur de Sel is the delicate first layer of crystals that forms on the surface during sea salt harvesting and is skimmed off by hand. Ours comes from Guérande in Brittany.

How do I use Fleur de Sel correctly?
Always scatter it over the finished dish only after cooking. That way the crisp crystals are preserved and give fine bursts of salt. It is too good for cooking.

What is the difference between Fleur de Sel and normal sea salt?
Fleur de Sel consists of delicate, crisp flakes that are skimmed off by hand and taste mild. Normal sea salt is finer and meant for cooking.

What is the difference between Fleur de Sel and Flor de Sal?
Both refer to hand-skimmed flake salt from the surface of the sea. Fleur de Sel is the French name, classically from Guérande, Flor de Sal the Iberian one from Spain and Portugal.