SAL de IBIZA Chips Fleur de Sel. Potato, oil and fleur de sel, nothing else.
The manufacturer lists the SAL de IBIZA Chips Fleur de Sel under the name “a la Flor de Sal”. The ingredients list contains only Agria potatoes, sunflower oil and fleur de sel. No flavorings, spices or sugar are added. The bag contains 125 g.
Of the five chip varieties from the Berlin-based brand, this is the simplest. The fleur de sel chips do without any seasoning blend. What you taste comes from the potato, the oil and a pinch of sea salt. This makes this variety a good starting point before trying the seasoned versions.
Why the potato sets the tone in this variety
Without spices and flavorings, the taste remains that of potato, browning and salt. SAL de IBIZA uses the yellow-fleshed Agria variety for its chips. According to the manufacturer, it has a firm texture and a balanced starch content. Both are said to ensure crispiness and a full potato flavor.
According to the manufacturer, the thin slices are browned by hand in sunflower oil until they are crispy. Only then is the fleur de sel added. It makes up 1.4 percent. For comparison: the truffle variety from the same brand contains 2.41 g of salt per 100 g, while the paprika variety contains 1 g.
There is one limitation you should know. These chips cannot provide any seasoning that is not already in them. They are therefore less suitable as an accompaniment to strongly seasoned dishes. If you prefer something more piquant, try the paprika chips with a smoky note or the chips with sherry vinegar.
A bowl for mixed rounds
Precisely because they taste neutral, these chips can be served with many drinks. Place a bowl next to olives and almonds when the first guests arrive. A light, cool beer pairs well with them, as does a dry white wine or a glass of Cava. For guests who avoid unusual flavors, this variety is the safe choice.
Good to know: If you open several varieties, start with this one. Then follow with the varieties that have more seasoning. This way, no variety overwhelms the next. A sip of water in between makes comparison easier.
A few crushed chips can also serve as a crispy topping. Sprinkle them over a potato salad, scrambled eggs or a creamy soup just before serving. They should not sit there for long, otherwise they will become soft.
Salt from Ibiza, company in Berlin
SAL de IBIZA is a brand of sea salt from the salt pans in the south of Ibiza. The area is a nature reserve and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. The salt pans have existed for more than 27 centuries. The fleur de sel forms as a fine layer of crystals on the water in the evaporation ponds. Salt farmers scoop it out by hand.
The company itself is based in Berlin-Mitte. It was founded by Daniel C. Witte, a Berliner who spent every summer on the island since childhood. SAL de IBIZA develops the products, packages them and distributes them. The salt is harvested by the salineros of the salt pans, not by the company. The brand's fleur de sel is also available on its own in a ceramic pot with a cork lid.
According to the manufacturer, the potatoes come from long-standing partner farms. They are fried in small batches. SAL de IBIZA does not state on its website in which country the chips are produced.
Ingredients and nutritional values of the a la Flor de Sal variety
The ingredients list contains three items:
- Agria potatoes.
- Sunflower oil.
- natural sea salt in the form of fleur de sel, 1.4%.
Nutritional values per 100 g according to the manufacturer:
- Energy 552 kcal (2298 kJ).
- Fat 32.2 g, of which saturates 4.6 g.
- Carbohydrates 43.9 g, of which sugar 0.5 g.
- Protein 7.8 g.
- Salt 1.4 g per 100 g.
The manufacturer does not state a value for fiber in this variety. A whole bag corresponds to around 690 kcal and 1.75 g of salt. It is therefore not intended as a quick snack for one person, but rather as a bowl for several. SAL de IBIZA does not publish information about possible traces online. The label on the bag is binding.
Potato, oil and a pinch of salt from the salt pans of Ibiza. This variety is the benchmark for all others.
