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Salt crystals are produced using traditional methods that have been used since Phoenician times. As they are not washed, they retain all the trace elements present in the sea. It is therefore a product of the highest quality and a Slow Food Presidium.
Artisanal Sea Salt, Salt Crystals
Did you know... whole sea salt is produced by a natural process of drying sea water, without the use of chemicals.
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The Slow Food Presidium has focused its attention on the artisanal production of sea salt crystals, recognising their historical and cultural value. This production is based on traditional techniques handed down from generation to generation, using only natural ingredients. The result is a salt of the highest quality, with unique organoleptic characteristics, a precious ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes.
The artisanal production of Trapani Crystal Sea Salt is a practice with ancient roots and represents an important cultural tradition of the Sicilian city. The salt is worked exclusively by hand using traditional methods. Trapani's sea salt is obtained by evaporating seawater in shallow basins, called "saline", characteristic of the area. This production technique not only guarantees the highest quality of the product, but also represents an important source of employment for the local population. The culinary uses of Trapani's artisan sea salt crystals, produced by the Slow Food Presidium, are many and varied and are appreciated throughout the gastronomic world: from hors d'oeuvres to meats, vegetables and desserts, Trapani's sea salt lends a unique and intense flavour to every preparation.
Slow Food Presidium Trapani Artisanal Sea Salt crystals are not only a world-renowned culinary ingredient, they also have numerous health benefits: