Salt flower is the name given to the first salt crystals that form and remain on the saline surface, being collected in large clay tanks. This manual operation removes only a very thin film of salt crystals that forms on the saline water surface and never touches the bottom.
The salt flower is a natural source of iron, zinc, magnesium, iodine, fluorine, sodium, calcium, potassium and copper as it does not undergo any processing or refining after its collection from the sea.
It is this richness in minerals useful and necessary to health that gives the salt flower its advantage over refined salt. Thus, the flower of salt is an alternative to refined salt; however, the flower of salt is still salt, and therefore one should not exceed 1 teaspoon per day, which is about 4 to 6 grams.
How to use salt flower
The salt flower can be used as a seasoning in food, but it should not be put on the fire because in this way it loses its crunchy texture and therefore its use is very different from sea salt. Thus, the salt flower is excellent for seasoning salads or adding to the food at the end of cooking, and as the taste of the salt flower is much more concentrated, one can use a small amount.
The flower of sea salt is composed of small white crystals and brittle, with a mild perfume that reveals the taste of food adding, in addition to sodium chloride, minerals essential for the balance of the body.
Where to buy salt flower
The flower of salt can be bought in supermarket and stores of natural products and the price of the flower of salt is approximately 15 reais per 150 grams.
Recipes with salt flower
Recipes with salt flower can be especially salads because the salt flower should not be carried to the fire. Here is an example of salad to season with salt flower.
Zucchini and apple salad
Ingredients:
- Half zucchini
- 4 leaves of lettuce
- 1 carrot
- 1 apple
- 1 teaspoon salt flower
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon rosemary oil
Method of preparation:
Wash the vegetables, put the lettuce in a bowl and add the grated carrot and zucchini. Wash and slice the apple and add. Season and serve as a side dish or main course for a light meal.
Useful links:
- Sea salt
- Salt recommendation
