SALT Afrina (Glass Flower) 500 gr

SALT - FLOWER OF THE SEA

Pure, raw sea foam ("fleur de sel") from the salt pans of Messolonghi. Excellent quality and incomparable taste salt, containing sodium and an additional 90 different trace elements . It is collected by hand from the surface of the fresh salt , dried in the sun and packaged, without any processing, refining or addition of chemicals.

Sea salt, superior quality

Contains minerals and trace elements necessary for the proper functioning of the body

Ideal for salads , boiled vegetables for gourmet dishes and also for cooking

"AFRINA"
The word “Afrina” is the local name for what is known as the Flower of Salt or Fleur-de-sel. Afrina is produced only in the salt flats of Messolonghi and the reason for this is the ideal conditions that prevail. The sea is shallow and warm, so that the salt is created by itself, while the waves are minimal, which helps in crystallization. The winds are of moderate intensity, capable of drying the sea and carrying away the foam, while the seabed is flat, without slopes.

Afrina is born on the surface of the salt flats where, as the sea dries up, a thin crust of the first salt is created. Little by little, with the help of the wind, this crust will be carried away and deposited as foam on the sides of the salt flats (hence the local name “afrina”). Then, when this foam dries, it is collected exclusively by hand by specialized workers with wooden tools; an ancient technique known to those who collect it. Afrina is the first harvest of the salt flats: as soon as its collection is finished, the collection of the salt will begin.

The qualitative difference between afrina and salt is similar to that of royal jelly and honey. Afrina is the best derivative of saltpeter . Its appearance is light, like the foam from which it is born. It is not as intensely salty as salt and therefore its crispy crystals will be ideal for raw foods, such as salads . It is also used in foods after cooking , while those in the know will tell you that afrina contains the secret of every good baker: a few grains just before the end of baking will flavor any meat or fish without drying it out. Finally, it is widely used in confectionery, as its mild flavor is ideal for dessert recipes.