Celtic Sea Salt Coarse - 1kg - Le Paludier

This unique salt is steeped in tradition and has a deep-rooted history going as far back as two millennia! Harvesting occurs along the coastal regions of France, using techniques that have been honed over centuries. Celtic salt harvesting involves carefully evaporating sea water from clay ponds using the sun and wind which allows the process to preserve vital minerals and gives the salt its distinct flavor, grey hue and mineral-rich content. This whole process really allows for the natural flavour to come through as no mechanical and chemical processes are used. Because the salt is only 71 to 74% of sodium chloride, compared to the 98% most other salts are, the rest of it is comprised of bio-available minerals and trace elements (calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, sulphur, zinc, iodine and other nutritive elements).

Sel de Guerande is hand-harvested on the Celtic sea coast in Brittany. It is a nationally preserved area and registered as a World Heritage Site. The salt is created by sun and wind evaporation and it is neither filtered nor cleaned thus it is free of pollutants from mechanical and chemical processes. This salt is composed of only 71 to 74% of sodium chloride (for comparison most of the other salts are 98% sodium chloride), (ref: Dr Brian Clement). The remaining percentage is composed of bio-available minerals and trace elements (calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, sulphur, zinc, iodine and other nutritive elements), which is why it is grey!

Is Celtic Salt Organic?

Salt is a mineral and technically it is not non-organic. It can be considered organic food product due to the way is produced (natural, no additives) and you can add it to your organic dishes.

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Ingredients:

Celtic Sea Salt from the World Heritage Site in France.

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Always read the label on the product when you receive it, and refer to the manufacturer's guidelines.

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Nutritional Information: Per 100g

FAQ

What is Celtic sea salt and why is it grey? Celtic sea salt is a sea salt hand-harvested along the coast of France by evaporating sea water in clay ponds using the sun and wind. It is only 71 to 74 per cent sodium chloride, and the remaining bio-available minerals and trace elements give it its grey hue.

How is Celtic sea salt different from ordinary table salt? It contains far less sodium chloride than most salts, which are around 98 per cent, with the balance made up of minerals and trace elements like calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron. It is also produced naturally with no mechanical or chemical processes.

Can I use this coarse salt for cooking and finishing dishes? Yes, this is a coarse Celtic sea salt that can be added to any dish, including organic dishes. Its natural flavour comes through because no additives are used.

Is Celtic sea salt organic? Salt is a mineral, so technically it is not classed as organic, but it can be considered an organic food product because of the natural, additive-free way it is produced. You can add it to your organic dishes.