Description

Artisanal Sea Salt maintains all the natural elements that compose it (more than 80).

Marnoto Sea Salt Flower is not just a food seasoning, it is a rich source of nutrients and minerals.
In this salt, coming from traditional salt mines, it is possible to find minerals such as sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, among many others. Sodium helps balance fluids in our bodies and is necessary for proper muscle contraction. Potassium helps maintain a steady heartbeat and aids in the transmission of nerve impulses. Phosphorus and calcium are crucial for the development and protection of our bone structure.
Because it is 100% Natural and Unrefined, Marnoto Traditional Sea Salt maintains all these minerals!

Normally, the beneficial elements of the salt we use every day, the so-called industrial salt, are removed during the industrialization process and other artificial elements are added that do not benefit our health in any way.

Did you know that not all salt is the same? Salt has a magnificent taste and bouquet of flavors.
In addition to sodium chloride, which makes up 96% of this traditional sea salt and gives it its salty flavor, there are also 4% of other minerals.
Discover the sea taste of traces of iodine and calcium, the bitter aftertaste of magnesium and the spicy character of potassium in this salt.

Produced all year between May and September, in Ria Formosa saltworks, Algarve. This organic salt is pure and high-quality salt being award year after year by consummers choice.
Hand picked and christalized for a week at sunny days the delicate sea salt has a lot of human work and knowledge, that combination with south country climate conditions, have a great influence on the flavor and result of this salt, where all the minerals and nutritional value can be noted.

In fact, what is the good in using salt that has been refined, having its natural elements removed that are important for health.

The "fine grain" of salt is generally used in salads, ready-made or grilled dishes, giving them a refined final touch, fine-tuning the seasoning, nutritionally replacing the use of processed salt.

Also Sea Salt Flower makes an excellent seasoning when mixed with herbs and dried citrus zest, or piri-piri.

Artisanal Salt and Flor de Sal from Ria Formosa, are organic and certified DOP products and have won awards for consecutive years.

Portugal Sea Salt Story

Sea salt extraction dates back to the time of the Phoenicians in the 9th century, where the harvesting method was very similar to the current one. The length of the Portuguese coast exposed to winds and sun has always been favorable to salt exploration and the development of salt flats. A privileged geographical location compared to other European or even non-European countries.

Along the Sado, near Lisbon, there were more than 400 salt pans that served as a commercial exchange between Portugal and the countries of northern Europe, which were heavily dependent on this product for preserving fish and meat.

In the 12th century, even before the discoveries, Portuguese salt was already a high-quality product and played a leading role in the Portuguese economy, with the Ria de Aveiro salt mine and its natural lagoon thriving. Today, there are around ten well-preserved salt mines. The best known are the Salt Pans of Aveiro, Figueira da Foz, Ria Formosa (Tavira-Algarve), Castro Marim and the Salt Pans of Salgema in Rio Maior.

5 Reasons to choose Sea Salt or Sea Salt Flower

.They contain less sodium and more micro-minerals, such as iodine, calcium, magnesium, potassium and iron, which are removed during the processing of industrial salt. Fleur de sel has greater nutritional value and is the purest element in the salt production chain.
. Fleur de sel or sea salt seasoned with aromatic herbs or other condiments reduces the percentage of salt in the food/body (daily recommendation of 4 to 6 grams/day - 10g sodium = 4g salt).
. They do not contain chemicals or other elements that are harmful to health.
. It is naturally dried and does not undergo any artificial drying process or standardization of its crystals.
. This makes the food much tastier. Still, use it in moderation.
. It is a biological, natural product and does not harm the environment.

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