Le Saunier De Camargue Fleur De Sel - (France)

Fleur de Sel (literally "flower of salt") has been recognized for many years as the "caviar" of salt. Today it is a tasty treasure that is accessible to all. Traditionally and until recent times, it was an ingredient used only by salt makers in the salt marshes. It is harvested in a unique way. In summer, millions of salt crystals are formed on the surface of the water, producing Carmargue Fleur de Sel. It is harvested by hand, in line with tradition. Carmargue Fleur de Sel is made up of slightly humid crystals with unique crunchiness and flavor. It slowly melts on the tongue and delicately enhances any dish it is added to.

ORIGINS IN ANTIQUITY:

Salt has been harvested in Aigues-Mortes since Antiquity (4th century BC). Peccius, a Roman engineer, was given the task of organising salt production early in the Christian era. In the late 12th century, 17 small salt marshes were active in the Peccais enclosure. The salt marshes belonged to different owners. After serious flooding in 1842, they decided to form a partnership with a merchant in Montpellier, and founded the Salin d’Aigues-Mortes (Aigues-Mortes Salt Marsh) as it is known today, in 1856.