Coarse and naturally gray from the clay beds at the bottom of the salt ponds where this special salt is harvest, this gray salt has been called the fruit of the sea, sun, and wind, because it is cultivated by only those natural elements. Imported from Guerande, a carefully preserved, charming, medieval town on the western coast of France that boasts a rich and fascinating history, and is home to closely guarded marshes and wetlands, this salt is a gourmand’s treat. It is harvested by hand using ancestral, centuries-old techniques and craftsmanship and then drained and dried in the heat of the sun so that the sustainable environment is preserved you get pure, clean, potent unrefined salt, without any chemical treatment, preservatives, or additives.

These crystals are great for sprinkling on prepared fods, or using in cooking and baking. Toss it into stir-fries and pasta water to bring out the flavor of your meals, use it in baking sweet and savory treats, or as a table salt.

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