Sea Salt from Crete
Regular price
€11,29
(€45,16
/
kg)
incl. VAT
Shipping calculated at checkout
Hand-harvested
Sun-dried
Unrefined
Weight
Fleur de sel from Crete, the "flower of salt": the wafer-thin crust that forms on the water surface in sunshine and a light breeze and is skimmed off by hand before it sinks. Harvested in natural rock pools on the island's south coast. It is intended as a finishing salt, the final accent that completes a dish without overpowering it.
Taste: Mild and mineral. The crystals crumble between your fingers and dissolve on the tongue instead of crunching.
Characteristics:
- 100 % sea salt from the south coast of Crete, skimmed by hand
- Dried by sun and wind, not dried afterwards
- No anti-caking agents, no bleaching agents, no additives
- Unrefined: just seawater, sun and wind
- Harvested seasonally and in small batches
- Ideal for tomatoes, fish, salads, feta and grilled vegetables
On the south coast of Crete, seawater collects in natural rock pools along the shore. Sun and wind do the work, without technical intervention, without artificial basins.
We source directly from small businesses with a traditional harvest. The salt is skimmed by hand and dried in the sun. Seasonal harvest, small batches
Use: Sprinkle over the finished dish only after cooking so that the crystals stay intact. Also over fresh bread with olive oil.
Storage: Store dry and airtight. Sea salt keeps indefinitely. Moisture is not a loss of quality but a natural characteristic.
Shipping within Germany: €4.49, free on orders of €50 or more.
Delivery time: 2 to 4 business days (Mon–Fri).
Shipped with DHL. You will receive delivery details and tracking information in your confirmation email.
Regular price
€11,29
(€45,16
/
kg)
incl. VAT
Shipping calculated at checkout
Hand-harvested
Sun-dried
Unrefined
Weight
Fleur de sel from Crete, the "flower of salt": the wafer-thin crust that forms on the water surface in sunshine and a light breeze and is skimmed off by hand before it sinks. Harvested in natural rock pools on the island's south coast. It is intended as a finishing salt, the final accent that completes a dish without overpowering it.
Taste: Mild and mineral. The crystals crumble between your fingers and dissolve on the tongue instead of crunching.
Characteristics:
- 100 % sea salt from the south coast of Crete, skimmed by hand
- Dried by sun and wind, not dried afterwards
- No anti-caking agents, no bleaching agents, no additives
- Unrefined: just seawater, sun and wind
- Harvested seasonally and in small batches
- Ideal for tomatoes, fish, salads, feta and grilled vegetables
On the south coast of Crete, seawater collects in natural rock pools along the shore. Sun and wind do the work, without technical intervention, without artificial basins.
We source directly from small businesses with a traditional harvest. The salt is skimmed by hand and dried in the sun. Seasonal harvest, small batches
Use: Sprinkle over the finished dish only after cooking so that the crystals stay intact. Also over fresh bread with olive oil.
Storage: Store dry and airtight. Sea salt keeps indefinitely. Moisture is not a loss of quality but a natural characteristic.
Shipping within Germany: €4.49, free on orders of €50 or more.
Delivery time: 2 to 4 business days (Mon–Fri).
Shipped with DHL. You will receive delivery details and tracking information in your confirmation email.
What's behind your spice/herb from Crete-Manufacture?
South coast of Crete
On the south coast of Crete, seawater collects in natural rock pools along the shore. No intervention, no man-made salt pans. Sun and wind concentrate the water until salt crystals form. The same method for centuries. We source from small businesses that do not speed up this process but accompany it. No industrial process, no additives. Just sea, sun, wind and time.
Hand-scooped and dried
Once the crystals have formed in the rock pools, they are skimmed off by hand with wooden tools. No machines, because the stretches of coast simply do not allow it. The salt then dries in the sun. Natural evaporation preserves accompanying minerals: magnesium, potassium, calcium. They shape the taste and texture. Refined salt is pure sodium chloride. Sea salt is more complex.
In the kitchen
Cretan sea salt is not cooking salt. It belongs on the plate, not in the pot. As a finishing salt, it adds the final accent to a dish and enhances the flavour without overpowering it. Ideal over tomatoes, fried fish, salads, feta or vegetables. A pinch is enough. At Crete-Manufacture, we source this salt directly from the south coast of Crete, because we know what makes the difference. Anyone looking to buy Cretan sea salt will find a product without compromise here.
Good to know
Sea salt from natural rock pools on the south coast of Crete. Sun and wind concentrate the seawater until crystals form. Skimmed by hand with wooden tools, in small batches, without anti-caking agents, without added iodine, without bleaching agents. This preserves accompanying minerals such as magnesium, potassium and calcium.
Basically wherever salt is needed. It shows its strength as the final accent on the plate, shortly before serving. Ideal over tomatoes, fish, salads, feta or grilled vegetables.
Keeps practically indefinitely. Store dry and protected from light, ideally in a sealable container made of glass or ceramic. The crystals may clump when exposed to moisture, but this does not affect the quality.
