Guérande sea salt | coarse |

What is it about / Product description

Guérande sea salt comes from the traditional salt marshes on the French Atlantic coast and is offered in a coarse grain size. The naturally grey crystals are formed by seawater and clay-rich subsoil and are re-dried at Biova. This gives you a natural table salt with an authentic character for sophisticated cuisine.

Thanks to the gentle harvesting and re-drying, the original structure of the coarse salt crystals is preserved and they dissolve slowly. This makes dosing easier and makes the sea salt ideal for conscious, purist seasoning. Biova pays attention to carefully selected origin batches and consistent product quality.

In the kitchen, the coarse-grained Guérande sea salt proves to be particularly versatile: it is excellent for salt mills, for salt crusts or for coarse salting before cooking. The crystals give dishes a clear, salty note without masking aromas and thus become a practical basic seasoning for everyday use and gastronomy.

Origin

The sea salt comes from the Guérande region in France, where mild temperatures, sunshine and Atlantic winds support the natural evaporation of seawater. The salt marshes there look back on a long tradition that combines artisanal expertise and consistent quality. Biova makes use of this origin to offer a characterful, regionally typical sea salt.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

For this coarse sea salt, Atlantic water is directed into shallow basins and concentrated exclusively by sun and wind. The paludiers push the forming crystals together by hand using wooden tools and harvest them gently. The salt is then re-dried without refining or chemical additives and packed in 1 kg units for Biova.

Special features

Typical of Guérande sea salt is its slightly grey colour due to contact with the clay-rich basin floor. The coarse grain size of under 6 mm ensures a slow dissolving process and an intense mouthfeel when re-seasoning. Compared to refined table salt, it remains natural and still contains part of its original minerals.

Differences in origin and processing

In contrast to industrially evaporated vacuum salt, this sea salt is obtained exclusively through natural evaporation. The artisanal harvest in Guérande results in irregular, coarse crystals with a characteristic structure. Regional factors such as climate, water quality and traditional techniques shape the taste and distinguish it from other sea salts.

Taste & smell

Coarse-grained Guérande sea salt offers a clear, salty taste with a subtle mineral note. It feels full on the palate without being sharp or overpowering and supports the natural flavour of the food. There is no dominant inherent smell, so the salt can be used neutrally in a wide variety of dishes.

Possible applications

• As table salt in a mill for individual seasoning of hot and cold dishes.
• For salt crusts on fish, meat or vegetables to form an aromatic, protective shell.
• For pickling, marinating and coarse salting of grilled food, oven dishes or vegetables.

Product specification

• Country of origin: France
• Grain size: coarse, under 6 mm, re-dried
• Colour: naturally grey to light grey
• Weight per unit: 1.0 kg
• Product type: Food / spice, sea salt