Lemon fleur de sel
5,50€
Fior di Sale represents our highest culinary expression — a refined and delicate product that captures the pure essence of the Mediterranean.
60 GRAM JAR
The result of meticulous artisanal processing from the first crystallisations of sea salt, this “flower of salt” adds a touch of sophistication to every dish. Its light texture and subtle fragrance make it the ideal complement to naturally enhance flavours. Delicate marine crystals that capture the authentic aromas of Sicily. Hand-harvested from the first crystallisations, it is the refined touch that elevates every creation.
Choose Fior di Sale for an authentic and unforgettable culinary experience, enriched by a wide range of flavours — from the classics to the most innovative and local, such as orange and rosemary.
The fleur de sel is the first salt that forms in the salt pans: it develops in the last basins, when a thin layer of transparent crystals appears on the surface of the water and gradually compacts, creating an opaque “blanket” called neolo. This layer seals the basin and stops evaporation, so it is broken up and pushed towards the edges; the fragmented crust is then gently collected from the water’s surface, giving rise to the fleur de sel.
It is an intermediate product, harvested in small quantities and only for a short period of the year (in the month of June, before the crystals sink to the bottom), which makes it rarer than regular salt. In cooking, it has a more delicate flavour, without the bitter aftertaste typical of traditional sea salt, and it is highly appreciated in gourmet cuisine, even to enhance desserts. In its flavoured versions, it pairs beautifully with bold ingredients such as chilli pepper, or with fresh citrus notes, adapting to numerous combinations and making every dish unique: discover the different varieties in our shop and choose your favourite.
As for the origin of our fleur de sel and its harvesting method, we always make sure to work with the utmost care and dedication.
Our master salt worker, whom we rely on, has many years of experience in the salt pans and personally oversees several stages of the process, from selecting the harvest to the final processing.
The raw fleur de sel comes from the Vincenzo Gucciardo salt pan. Harvesting takes place at the water’s surface using nets similar to fishing nets, but with stronger and finer mesh, and is carried out exclusively early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid the wind, which could break the crust on the water and cause the fleur de sel to sink.
This is followed by an initial phase of open-air drying, in areas still protected from the elements.
Our expert then works directly on this fleur de sel, selecting the raw batch to ensure optimal drying and quality, assessing whether further drying is needed, and carefully performing sorting to choose the finest crystals. With the same attention, he also selects the flavour suppliers, favouring top-quality raw materials and, whenever possible, local productions such as Sicilian oranges and lemons.
After the drying of the flavourings, the process moves on to the aromatisation phase, followed by packaging.
The price of fleur de sel may vary seasonally due to weather conditions, such as rainfall.
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