Northport Foodworks Fleur de Sel Celtic Sea Salt 750g
- 26.4 oz package, a large supply
- Hand-harvested in western France
- Snowflake-like crystals, light crunch
- Calcium and magnesium naturally present
- Unprocessed, kosher
Updated 21 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A large supply of French fleur de sel for cooks who finish dishes with a crunchy, bright salt and want enough to cook with too. The delicate crystals lose their crunch once dissolved, so the texture is wasted in boiling water.
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ASIN: B0F3G6VCQ6Model: 1866434Category: Sea Salt
Overview
Not a refined table salt, this fleur de sel is the thin crust of snowflake-like crystals that forms on French coastal salt marshes and is gathered by hand. It works as an everyday cooking salt or as a finishing salt sprinkled on just before serving.
Hand-harvested crystals bring a gentle crunch and clean ocean taste to steak, salads and baked goods. The big package makes it practical for everyday cooking, though the texture is the reason to buy it.
Who it's for
Food lovers who sprinkle salt at the table and want a generous stock get a traditional French fleur de sel. Cooks who never see the salt in the finished dish can use plain salt instead.
Pros and cons
- Hand-harvested French sea salt
- Delicate crunchy crystals
- Large package for daily use
- Contains natural minerals
- Packaging type not listed
- Crunch lost when dissolved in cooking
Performance notes
Fleur de sel forms as a surface crust while seawater evaporates in the marshes, which gives thin, flaky crystals. Sprinkled at the end, those crystals add crunch and a burst of bright, oceanic flavor, while in cooking they dissolve like any salt. The natural minerals are part of its taste.
Specifications
| Brand | Northport Foodworks |
|---|---|
| Model | 1866434 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 26.4 ounce |
| Item weight | 1.7 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | White |
| Other details | |
| Item Form | Snowflake-like crystals |
| Sea Salt Variety | Fleur de sel |
| Cuisine | French |
| Diet Type | Kosher |
| Harvest | Hand-harvested, coastal marshes of western France |
| Minerals | Calcium, magnesium |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the Northport Foodworks Fleur de Sel package?
One 26.4 ounce package of hand-harvested fleur de sel. The container type is not described in the listing.
Can I cook with Northport Foodworks fleur de sel or only finish with it?
Both. It can be used the same way as traditional salt or as a finishing salt.
Where does Northport Foodworks Fleur de Sel come from?
Coastal salt marshes on France's western shores, harvested by hand in small batches by sauniers.