French company Esprit du Sel, located on the Island of Re, is a world leader in the production of Grey sea salt - fleur de sel's dark-hued island cousin collected from the bottom of the salt bays. Hand-harvested ("raked and gathered") during the summer season, grey salt contains 1-3% clay, which gives the crystals a warm pewter color and earthy flavor. The natural salt is not treated or washed thus conserving healthful minerals. An everyday table salt at French bistros, use the rugged textured, briny crystals for all your cooking and as a base for rubs; its coarse grain works its way into the meat adding flavor and moisture.
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