Why French Fleur De Sel Salt Is So Expensive

Fleur de sel is a rare, unrefined salt made in western France by evaporating seawater slowly in 2-centimeter-deep ponds. Fleur de sel is a salt that dissolves slowly, so its taste lingers in the mouth. But just about every step of the process to get this salt is difficult. Before harvesting, the wind has to be perfect. And during the harvest, salt producers need to be ready to collect the precious salt at any moment, or they won't make a profit. Even if they seize the right moment, the salt has to dry for an entire year before it can be sold. In France it costs 230 times the price of table salt, and can sell for $420 per kilogram in the US. So, is it always worth it to produce fleur de sel? And why is it so expensive?
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[@MsBELLE7]

That's wild! The way the wind changes the salt texture and how it melts is something most people would never notice. He clearly has a deep love for his work, the salt pool's, and nature. I hope to be able to try his snow salt one day. Being able to visit and help create the salt would also be so wonderful.

[@Eli5047]

I really really like the Fluer De Sel. I like the large crystals, the moisture content and the perfect crunch. It's my favorite salt. You can order some from "The Meadow" for about 10 dollars or more if you want more. I have a membership with them and they send me different salts from around the world each month. Amazing. I was surprised at how many different types of salt there are

[@stevendepauw3742]

Very nice to watch and Cedric is the man i would imagine to sell such salt :) I liked this video allot :D

[@giovannyocampo6582]

It's salt😮

[@4th_and_Long]

But like really good salt

[@giovannyocampo6582]

@@4th_and_Long does it taste like truffles or salt?

[@4th_and_Long]

@@giovannyocampo6582 I've never had truffles but I've had that salt. It has a better texture, taste, and overall a better experience.
Reverse sear a Wagyu filet to medium rare and top with this salt for your wife and tell her you got that steak from Japan and the salt from France. I bet you $100 you get rewarded

[@jackmclane1826]

Because it has the right image and idiots are willing to pay a lot of money for salt.

[@gon7155]

I pay poor boy. It's delicious and not adulterated with anti caking agents

[@gon7155]

This shit is delicious on a steak