Can I use fleur de sel for cooking?
A. One of the finer points of fleur de sel is its texture, which can be most appreciated when it hasnt been subjected to high temperatures. In general, fleur de sel is reserved for “finishing” cooked food, or for flavoring raw food (crudits in French) like tomatoes. You can experiment for example, by sprinkling fleur de sel on fresh fish during broiling. Its all a question of individual taste. Try using 2-3 pinches of fleur de sel in baking for a new twist! Q. Is moisture okay? A. We’re so used to salt being pure white powder that pours out of a little spout on a round cardboard box. Brittany Sea Salt is very different from “table salt”. The moisture is a sign that it’s been harvested recently and still retains its moisture and minerals (see next question). A good way to store sea salt is in a glass jar. Make sure the lid has some kind of liner besides metal, like plastic. You can use antique Ball jars that have zinc lids lined with porcelain. You don’t even have to use a lid for a sma
