Not all salt is created equal. While ordinary table salt lines the shelves of every grocery store in the world there is one salt that stands in a completely different category, Flor de Sal from the coast of Colima, Mexico.
At Colonial Natural Products we source our Flor de Sal directly from the salt flats of Colima, Mexico where it is hand-harvested using traditional pre-hispanic methods passed down through generations. Here is what makes it truly unique.
What is Flor de Sal?
Flor de Sal: known in French as Fleur de Sel, forms naturally during the evaporation of sea water. When the sun reaches its highest point and conditions are just right a thin delicate layer of salt crystals forms on the surface of the salt flats. These crystals are carefully skimmed by hand before they sink to the bottom, a process that requires skill, timing and patience.
Because it is harvested from the surface rather than the bottom Flor de Sal retains more natural moisture and trace minerals than ordinary sea salt. Its crystals are lighter more delicate and have a complex flavor profile that is slightly briny with a subtle sweetness.
What Makes Flor de Sal from Colima Special?
Our Flor de Sal comes from a coastal region of Colima Mexico with the ideal climate and conditions for producing premium quality natural salt. Here are its key qualities:
- 100% natural,no artificial additives of any kind
- Hand-harvested using traditional pre-hispanic methods
- Rich in natural sea minerals
- Contains natural sodium, not processed sodium
- Delicate crystals between 2 and 4 millimeters
- Clean complex flavor with a subtle sweetness
- Preferred by gourmet chefs around the world
How is it Different from Regular Salt?
Regular table salt is heavily processed, stripped of its natural minerals dried at high temperatures and mixed with anti-caking agents. What remains is pure sodium chloride with a sharp one-dimensional salty taste.
Flor de Sal is the opposite. It is unrefined unprocessed and contains naturally occurring minerals including magnesium calcium and potassium. These minerals give it a more complex and satisfying flavor, salty but not harsh with a clean finish that enhances the natural taste of food rather than overpowering it.
How to Use Flor de Sal
The most important rule, never cook with Flor de Sal. Always use it as a finishing salt sprinkled over food just before serving. High heat destroys its delicate crystal structure and dissolves everything that makes it special.
It works beautifully on:
- Grilled and pan-seared meats
- Fresh salads and vegetables
- Seafood and fish
- Eggs and avocado toast
- Dark chocolate caramel and desserts
- Fresh fruit like watermelon and strawberries
Why Choose Colonial Natural Products Flor de Sal?
We are direct distributors of hand-harvested Flor de Sal from Colima Mexico. Every product we sell meets one standard, pure clean and real. No shortcuts. No additives. Just nature at its best.