Mindful of the needs of its customers and of consumer trends, Les Sauniers de l’île de Ré offer a range of Fleur de Sel, Salt with Herbs and Spices, Coarse Sea Salt, Fine Sea Salt, as well as local delicacies such as samphire and caramels. Sachets, salt shakers, salt mills, pots, jars, bags, buckets ... different packagings are made at the workshop of the Cooperative to meet the needs of individual customers and professionals.
THE FLEUR DE SEL OF RE ISLAND
Fleur de Sel crystals appear on the surface of the water of the salt basins. At the end of the day, we gently gather up this naturally white and fine salt with the ‘lousse’ – a tool that allows the Fleur de Sel to be gathered whilst draining the excess water through small holes. The Fleur de Sel is used to season dishes after cooking or at the table, to fully appreciate its characteristic crunch and to enhance flavors!
THE COARSE SEA SALT OF RE ISLAND
The crystals of Coarse Sea Salt form on the clay bed, giving them their characteristic gray tint. It is rich in minerals and micro-nutrients. We raise the Coarse Sea Salt onto the edge of the salt basins by forming small conical heaps characteristic of the salt marshes of Ré Island. The Coarse Sea Salt is used to season the cooking water, to form a cooking crust for fish or poultry, or dried in a salt mill on the table.
THE SEA SALT PEBBLE OF RE ISLAND
Natural Coarse Sea Salt dried and compressed into pebbles. 1 pebble in 1 liter of water is just the right amount for the cooking of pasta, rice, vegetables ... A practical product designed by the Cooperative of Ile de Ré, it received the Innovation Award at the International Exhibition of Agribusiness (SIAL) in 2012.
THE SALT AND SPICES OF RE ISLAND
To facilitate the use of Coarse Sea Salt in cooking and seasoningSalt and Spices combines Coarse Sea Salt with herbs , peppers for full-bodied flavors and spices for exotic tastes. Our Salt and Spices range is specially designed for ‘Les Sauniers de l'Île de Ré’ by Daniel Massé , head chef of Le Chat Botté restaurant.
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CARAMELS WITH FLEUR DE SEL AND BUTTER AOP POITOU-CHARENTE
Our caramels are the result of a close collaboration between passionate people located in Charente-Maritime. Soft caramels sweets for the eternal gourmet are cooked traditionally in a copper basin according to ancestral methods. The coulis is perfect for garnishing your ice cream, pancakes and waffles. Caramel lovers will appreciate the caramel spread. Nos caramels sont le fruit d’une étroite collaboration entre de vrais passionnés situés en Charente-Maritime. Les bonbons tendres pour les éternels gourmands sont cuits artisanalement dans une bassine en cuivre selon des méthodes ancestrales. Le coulis est parfait pour garnir vos glaces, crêpes et gaufres. Les amateurs apprécieront le crème de caramel à tartiner.
THE SAMPHIRE OF RE ISLAND
Samphire is a plant rich in mineral salts that grows naturally in the salt marshes of Ré Island. It is cultivated and harvested with respect for nature. In vinegar it is used as a condiment accompanying cold meats, toasts and salads. It is also prepared as a vegetable, rinsed and re-heated, accompanying red and white meats, fish and in omelettes. .
