 The term sea salt is not very specific. It can mean any salt from the sea, whether it is industrial, refined etc. Buyer beware! All sea salts are not equal. It is important to seek out more specific information. Marisol's traditional unrefined natural sea salts (INFO) and Le Paludier's unrefined natural sea salts (INFO) are much better for health than refined industrial sea salt! Natural, hand-harvested, unrefined artisan sea salt from Algarve, Portugal is referred to as Sal Tradicional or Traditional Sea Salt which is completely different in nutritional quality and taste than industrial refined sea salt. Marisol's unsurpassed quality unrefined natural traditional sea salt is traditionally hand-harvested and organically produced by artisan salt farmers in the age-old traditional manner. MARISOL SAL TRADICIONAL FROM ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 1g.(2.2 lb.) or 15 Kgs. (33 lbs.) MARISOL FLOR DE SAL FROM ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 500g.(1.1 lb.) MARISOL FLOS SALIS FROM ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 100 g., 225 g., 340 g., in Ceramic Crock
Other Names: Flower of Salt Fleur de Sel or Flor de Sal (flower of salt) is the most prized gourmet salt. This beautiful sea salt crystallizes only during the warm months of the year on the surface of salt evaporation ponds and is gently hand-collected mostly by women "paludiers" or "marnotos" (salt farmers). Fleur de Sel comes from the Guérande region of France. Flor de Sal comes from the Algarve region of Portugal. Fleur de Sel / Flor de Sal is used mainly as a finishing salt for salads, foccaccia, etc. (MORE INFO) MARISOL FLOR DE SAL FROM ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 500g.(1.1 lb.) MARISOL FLOS SALIS FROM ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 100 g., 225 g., 340 g., Ceramic Crock LE PALUDIER FLEUR DE SEL DE GUERANDE: 125 g. (1/4 lb.) or: 250 g. (1/2 lb.) There is some controversy about calling salt Organic. It cannot be " certified organically grown " as that term is reserved for products from living organisms (ie plants). Marisol traditional sea salt and Flor de Sal are certified by "Certiplanet" (European mark of exceptional quality and purity) to be 100% *natural (*no additives), hand-harvested by ancient organic methods from the sea, processed by traditional organic methods, unrefined, and free of pesticides, herbicides, and chemical residues. This is the highest and most stringent level of "organic" certification for sea salt. (MORE INFO) MARISOL SAL TRADICIONAL FROM ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 1g.(2.2 lb.) or 15 Kgs. (33 lbs.) MARISOL FLOR DE SAL FROM ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 500g.(1.1 lb.) MARISOL FLOS SALIS FROM ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 100 g., 225 g., 340 g., in Ceramic Crock Le Paludier grey sea salt and Fleur de Sel are certified by "Nature et Progres" (European mark of exceptional quality and purity) to be 100% *natural (*no additives), hand-harvested by the ancient organic celtic methods from the sea, processed by organic celtic methods, unrefined, and free of pesticides, herbicides, and chemical residues. This is the highest and most stringent level of "organic" certification for sea salt. (MORE INFO) LE PALUDIER COARSE GREY SEA SALT: 1kg.(2.2 lbs.), 5kgs (11 lbs.), Salt and Grinder Special LE PALUDIER FINE GREY SEA SALT: SHAKER: 250g.(1/2 lb), 500 g.(1.1 lbs.), 5kgs (11 lbs.) LE PALUDIER FLEUR DE SEL DE GUERANDE: 125 g. (1/4 lb.) or: 250 g. (1/2 lb.), 500g.(1.1 lb.) LE PALUDIER SELOPLANTE HERB AND VEGIE SALT SHAKER: 250g.(1/2 lb)
The term Portuguese salt or Portuguese sea salt alone is not very specific. Portuguese salt or Portuguese sea salt can mean any salt from Portugal, including industrial or refined! It is best to seek out more specific information as to the processing methods and certification. Unrefined natural Traditional sea salt and Flor de Sal are much better for health than refined sea salt! Marisol Sal Tradicional, Flor de Sal and Flos Salis from Algarve, Portugal are among the Portuguese sea salts of the very highest quality available. Marisol Sal Tradicional traditional sea salt, Flor de Sal and Flos Salis are certified by "Certiplanet" (European mark of exceptional quality and purity) to be 100% *natural (*no additives), hand-harvested by the ancient traditional methods, processed by organic methods, unrefined, and free of pesticides, herbicides, and chemical residues. This is the highest and most stringent level of certification for sea salt. (MORE INFO) MARISOL SAL TRADICIONAL FROM ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 1g.(2.2 lb.) or 15 Kgs. (33 lbs.) MARISOL FLOR DE SAL FROM ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 500g.(1.1 lb.) MARISOL FLOS SALIS FROM ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 100 g., 225 g., 340 g., in Ceramic Crock
The term French salt or French sea salt alone is not very specific. French salt or French sea salt can mean any salt from France, including industrial or refined! It is best to seek out more specific information as to the processing methods and certification. Unrefined natural gray sea salt and Fleur de Sel are much better for health than refined sea salt! Le Paludier's grey sea salts and Fleur de Sel from Guerande, Brittany, France are among the French sea salts of the very highest quality available. Le Paludier grey sea salt and Fleur de Sel are certified by "Nature et Progres" (European mark of exceptional quality and purity) to be 100% *natural (*no additives), hand-harvested by the ancient celtic methods, processed by organic methods, unrefined, and free of pesticides, herbicides, and chemical residues. This is the highest and most stringent level of certification for sea salt. (MORE INFO) LE PALUDIER COARSE GREY SEA SALT: 1kg.(2.2 lbs.), 5kgs (11 lbs.), Salt and Grinder Special LE PALUDIER FINE GREY SEA SALT: SHAKER: 250g.(1/2 lb), 500 g.(1.1 lbs.), 5kgs (11 lbs.), LE PALUDIER FLEUR DE SEL DE GUERANDE: 125 g. (1/4 lb.) or: 250 g. (1/2 lb.), 500g.(1.1 lb.) LE PALUDIER SELOPLANTE HERB AND VEGIE SALT SHAKER: 250g.(1/2 lb)
The term Kosher Salt or Kosher Sea Salt is certified to adhere to Kosher food standards. Marisol Sal Tradicional, Flor de Sal and Flos Salis from Algarve, Portugal are Kosher Certified by Natural Food Certifiers. (MORE INFO) MARISOL SAL TRADICIONAL FROM ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 1g.(2.2 lb.) or 15 Kgs. (33 lbs.) MARISOL FLOR DE SAL FROM ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 500g.(1.1 lb.) MARISOL FLOS SALIS FROM ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 100 g., 225 g., 340 g., in Ceramic Crock
aka: grey sea salt, grey salt, sel gris Natural, hand-harvested, unrefined artisan sea salt from Brittany, France is commonly referred to as "Celtic" salt in North America regardless of the brand name. Simply put, the adjective "celtic" (pertaining to Celtic culture) describes hand-harvested, organically produced artisan salts from the ancient celtic salt flats of Guerande, Brittany, France, which is completely different in nutritional quality and taste than industrial refined sea salt. Since at least as early as 1990, the natural foods trade in Canada has been using the term celtic salt to describe the type of unrefined natural sea salt that is traditionally hand-harvested and organically produced by artisan salt farmers in the age-old traditional celtic manner developed by celtic people in Guerande, Brittany, France. Since 1990, we have been distributing Le Paludier's unsurpassed quality celtic artisan sea salts from Guérande, Brittany, France, which come directly to Canada (in the original packaging) from the artisan producers in France, to retailers in Western Canada. Since 2000, under the name Eco-natural, we have offered Le Paludier's sea salts at very reasonable prices internationally via this website. (MORE INFO) There are 3 types of celtic salt: coarse grey sea salt, fine grey sea salt and Fleur de Sel: (See detailed descriptions further down this page) LE PALUDIER COARSE GREY SEA SALT: 1kg.(2.2 lbs.), 5kgs (11 lbs.), Salt and Grinder Special LE PALUDIER FINE GREY SEA SALT: 500 g.(1.1 lbs.), 5kgs (11 lbs.), SHAKER: 250g.(1/2 lb) LE PALUDIER SELOPLANTE HERB AND VEGIE SALT SHAKER: 250g.(1/2 lb) LE PALUDIER FLEUR DE SEL DE GUERANDE: 125 g. (1/4 lb.) or: 250 g. (1/2 lb.), 500g.(1.1 lb.)
aka: sel gris, sel de mer gris, celtic salt, gray salt, gray sea salt, French grey sea salt Natural, hand-harvested, unrefined artisan sea salt from Brittany, France is referred to as gray or grey sea salt because of the colour which comes from the fine grey clay of the salt flats. Grey sea salt is a hand-harvested, organically produced artisan sea salt from the ancient salt flats of Guerande, Brittany, France, which is completely different in nutritional quality and taste than industrial refined sea salt. Le Paludier unrefined natural grey sea salt is traditionally hand-harvested and organically produced by artisan salt farmers in the age-old traditional celtic manner. Since 1990, we have been distributing Le Paludier's unsurpassed quality grey sea salts from Guérande, Brittany, France, which come directly to Canada (in the original packaging) from the artisan producers in France, to retailers in Western Canada. Since 2000, under the name Eco-natural, we have offered Le Paludier's sea salts at very reasonable prices internationally via this website. (MORE INFO) aka: sel gros gris, sel de mer gros gris, coarse celtic salt Coarse Grey Sea Salt is the unground natural crystal of hand-harvested unrefined grey sea salt still in its moist form. It can be ground wet in a ceramic salt grinder or simply, in a mortar and pestle, or left unground. (MORE INFO) LE PALUDIER COARSE GREY SEA SALT: 1kg.(2.2 lbs.), 5kgs (11 lbs.), Salt and Grinder Special aka: Sel Fin Gris, Sel de Mer Fin Gris, Fine Celtic Salt Fine Grey Sea Salt is dried at a very low temperature to preserve the quality of the natural hand-harvested unrefined grey sea salt. It is the most convenient form of grey salt for everyday use.(MORE INFO) LE PALUDIER FINE GREY SEA SALT: SHAKER: 250g.(1/2 lb), 500 g.(1.1 lbs.), 5kgs (11 lbs.) LE PALUDIER SELOPLANTE HERB AND VEGIE SALT SHAKER: 250g.(1/2 lb) |