Fleur de sel is considered an ideal product for our tables precisely because of its flavor, which makes it a unique salt.
Whole Sea Salt
An interesting fact about Trapani salt is that it is still produced today using traditional methods that date back to the Phoenician era. The salt pans of Trapani are among the oldest in Europe, and the salt is harvested manually using wooden tools and techniques handed down from generation to generation
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Fior di Sale from Trapani is a highly esteemed and exclusive variety of sea salt. It is an excellent product being integral and Slow Food, obtained through the artisanal method of open-air salt pans. Saline water of extraordinary purity is collected from the inland sea of Trapani using traditional techniques and wise secrets passed down through generations. The finished product presents a bright white color that testifies to the quality of the salt and the high content of mineral salts. Fior di Sale is an ideal condiment for all gourmet dishes as it enriches flavors without overpowering the delicacy of the food. Additionally, it possesses very important health benefits: thanks to the absence of sodium chloride and other chemical additives, it is rich in useful minerals such as magnesium and potassium. The production of Fior di Sale has deeply rooted the Trapani territory with its marine landscape since ancient times: nowadays it also represents an important tourist and economic means that enhances the surrounding area.
The main difference between Fior di Sale from Trapani and those from Cervia or Marsala is that the former is a dry mixture, while the latter two are produced with a cooked technique. Fior di Sale from Trapani is produced through the drying of the salty waters of the Mediterranean Sea and subsequent refinement through a significant physical-chemical process. The traditional method involves cooking the salty waters until reaching a degree lower than the standard, thus producing the small, white crystals. The Fiori di Sale produced with the cooked technique do not have the same flavor as they are not flavored with aromatic herbs.
Fleur de sel is considered an ideal product for our tables precisely because of its flavor, which makes it a unique salt.
