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Premium Fleur De Sel (Finishing Salt)
The Fleur De Sel salt from Celtic Sea Salt is our absolute favorite salt to use in fermentation AND cooking. Unrefined. Mineral-rich. Exquisite clean taste. Learn more about "Flower of the Ocean" Celtic Sea Salt here.
Add Fleur De Sel to Everyday Cooking and Preservation
Fleur De Sel brings a clean, delicate saltiness to everyday dishes, while complementing home food preparation projects. Use it as a finishing touch for roasted vegetables, salads, eggs, or freshly baked bread for enhanced flavor, or keep it on hand alongside your preserving jars and fermentation tools when preparing small-batch ferments at home.
Bring French-Inspired Cooking Into Your Kitchen
Simple ingredients and thoughtful preparation are central to French-inspired cooking. From making the most of seasonal produce to serving homemade food with care, these traditions come to life through simple practices like preserving, fermenting, drying, and storing food at home, with fleur de sel providing a finishing touch to everyday meals.
Try Fleur De Sel in your next recipe. Reach out to us at Le Parfait America if you need expert guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Fleur De Sel be used in baking?
Yes. Fleur De Sel can be used as a finishing ingredient for baked goods, chocolate desserts, caramel-based treats, and other pastries.
How is Fleur De Sel different from regular table salt?
Fleur De Sel is traditionally collected from the surface of salt ponds, where delicate salt crystals form, with a texture and flavor that's appealing as a finishing salt.
Should Fleur de Sel be added before or after cooking?
It depends on the dish and the result you want. Adding it after cooking can highlight its texture and flavor as a finishing salt, while incorporating salt during preparation can help season ingredients more evenly.
How can I incorporate Fleur De Sel into a seasonal kitchen routine?
You may use it with seasonal vegetables, homemade breads, preserved foods, or other dishes prepared from fresh ingredients.
Can Fleur De Sel be used with fresh vegetables?
Yes. A light sprinkle can complement the natural flavors of fresh vegetables, particularly when they are served raw, roasted, grilled, or simply dressed.