La sea salt from Cabo de Gata enjoys great prestige. Next we will see why it is so Tsar and we will explain its secrets. His method of harvest It has been practiced for generations and is totally respectful of nature. Let's see the reasons why this marine gem is known as flower of salt.
Fleur de sel vs Himalayan salt
Today we are talking about a very expensive salt, just like in the article about the Himalayas. The price of this product, which is not pink like the Pakistani, is around five or six euros by 125 grams. While it is true that transportation is a factor that makes Himalayan salt more expensive, the same is not the case with it. Salt is a product from the entire Spanish coast and its price is never as high as that of the salt flower. Let's see below the reasons, in addition to marketing, that make it so expensive.
Why is the sea salt of Cabo de Gata so expensive?
Enjoy a exclusive location where it crystallizes calmly and without haste. We are talking about the foothills of the best-known natural park in Almería. An authentic biosphere reserve through which thousands of migratory birds every spring and every winter. Other species stay in the park for the winter instead of leaving for Africa.
If we ask ourselves why is the salt flower, we will get the answer quickly. Next we will exemplify with the Union Salinera. This features the seal of excellence natural park, which guarantees respect for the environment and biodiversity. The seal adds value to the product because it includes three areas of protection. These are Biosphere Reserve, Wetland recognized by the Ramsar international convention y SPA. The latter refers to the Special Protection Area for Birds.
Right now they are 117 products and ten companies that have this seal. This is not easy to achieve, since normally there are no economic exploitations in the natural parks. In fact, the sea salt from Cabo de Gata It comes from the only saline in the province that survives today. Formerly there were a total of six in the province. These were lost with time and today Almería is known for its crops under greenhouse.
Traditional drying
La slowness of the formation of the sea salt from Cabo de Gata it also increases its price. We are talking about an extension of 400 hectares of saline. It is on this surface that the process of crystallization. First, the sea water is allowed to penetrate. Afterwards, it waits for the cold at night do your job and the grains of salt from the bottom emerge. When climbing they attract each other as if it were a magnet. In this way, the saline wakes up with a large extension of sheets of salt as if they had flowered. The sun is responsible for evaporating the water while exposing the "Petals" of the scales.
After flowering of the salt, this is collected by hand as soon as possible. Thus, the wind blow it and scatter the crystals. The final step is to leave her to dry in the sun for more than a year to preserve its characteristic aroma. In this way, its whiteness and purity are also preserved. Once this time has passed, it can be marketed. The brands under which it is for sale are disal y The whale. We are talking about a gourmet product made for the most demanding palates. Each flake is a small pyramid of salt.
Uses
It is usually used to season meat, vegetables and fish. Your contribution is also aesthetic and it is part of a whole ritual. It is true that the nutritional value that your body receives is the same as with any other salt. However, their presence can mark the difference in your perception of a dish in a fancy restaurant. At least you know that you pay for the maximum respect towards one of the most beautiful exponents of the Mediterranean coast.
