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On Apr 24, 12:09 pm, "Giusi" > wrote:
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> On Apr 23, 6:00 pm, Anthony Ferrante >
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> > Try this page:

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> >http://www.saltworks.us/salt_info/si..._reference.asp

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> > I went to a spice shop and wanted to taste Fleur de Sel
> > and it was extermely expensive and the lady actually poured out one
> > crystal and gave it to me. I must admit, that one tiny piece had lots
> > of flavor.

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> >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleur_de_sel

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> > Just so you get get some idea about this salt, visit this page, check
> > out the prices, scroll down and read the reviews:

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> >http://www.amazon.com/Fleur-Sel-Cama.../dp/B000EQSAIY

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> > Mark

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> Thanks for the info, So, did it have another flavor to it, besides
> salt?
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> Yea it does, but as they are čplanktons and algae it is difficult to name
> them,. For salt it is expensive, but It isn't really expensive because you
> use a bit and you don't use it instewad of ordinary salt in everything you
> cook. I paid about 12 euro for about a liter.- Hide quoted text -
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>Interesting- guess I'll have to go & sample some. Thanks for your

opinion.

Shalish Alder smoked salts are very nice for Salmon and BBQ/
grilled meats, the Hawaiian Red is also nice.

Try making your own. I mix some salts with
key lime zest and some spices to create unique blends such as Lavendar,
thyme etc. Not as concertrated as the seal salts but still unique.

This is a search start to compare some prices:
http://www.bulkpeppercorns.com/sea_salt
http://www.saltworks.us/salt_info/si..._reference.asp
http://atthemeadow.com/salt/saltlist.htm

Note the course grained salts are usually less sodium than the finer table
salts we know so it is less sodium in the dish.