Product Reviews and Ratings - Salts - Fleur de Sel by Esprit du Sel from igourmet

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(based on 4 ratings)

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This naturally flavorful salt has been harvested by hand since the 7th century from the sea surrounding the island of Re on France's Atlantic coast near La Rochelle. The waters here are among the cleanest in the world and yield salts rich in minerals and tasting of the sea. This is a world apart from sea salts chemically-produced and merely containing sodium chloride. Literally meaning the "flower of salt," it is a fine, pure white salt raked from the thin surface layer of Esprit du Sel's own bays. Blooming in summer, it develops a pink tinge and an aroma of violets. The crystals look like little snowflakes. This is the salt that professionals use to add complex taste and bring out the flavors of food. Fleur de Sel is sought by connoisseurs for its incomparable flavor, delightful consistency and natural richness. It also dissolves easily, making it a perfect table salt.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 4 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(3)

Best Uses:

Seasoning(3)

Very Tasty

By Chris from Saint Petersburg, Florida on 4/25/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh

Best Uses:

Baking, Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fleur de Sel by Esprit du Sel:

Very nice salt. Very fresh, packaged well. Get for complex flavors. A must for any good chef.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

La vraie Fleur!

By Luc from Scottsdale, AZ on 3/22/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Frenchy, Fresh, Healthy, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Cooking, On mozzarella, Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fleur de Sel by Esprit du Sel:

Perfect!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Lovely Flavor

By Dee Dee from Louisiana on 3/21/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Cons:

Too delicate to grind

Best Uses:

Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fleur de Sel by Esprit du Sel:

Lovely flavor, simple and mild. Tried to use it in a grinder, but it would not grind, the particles are either too moist or too delicate. I just pinch it to add flavor to foods at the table.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

excellent

By ne ne from sulphur,la on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fleur de Sel by Esprit du Sel:

very good

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