Fleur de Sel in a refill pouch. 150 g of salt without the ceramic pot, for refilling and continued use.
The SAL de IBIZA refill pouch contains 150 g of Fleur de Sel from Ibiza, hand-harvested by salt farmers. It is intended for refilling the ceramic pot and does not include the ceramic pot, cork, or spoon. The pouch itself is not designed for use at the table.
The Fleur de Sel refill pouch contains the same salt as the turquoise original, just without the surrounding container. SAL de IBIZA puts it quite bluntly: With this pack, you are not paying a cent for a fancy container. The pouch contains 150 g of Fleur de Sel, nothing else. If you already own the ceramic pot, this is exactly what you need.
The same amount as in the large pot
At 150 g, the contents correspond exactly to the capacity of the large ceramic pot. One pouch therefore replaces a full refill. According to the manufacturer, that is exactly what the pouch is designed for: refilling.
In practical terms, this means: Pour the contents into the empty pot using a small funnel or directly from the corner of the pouch. Any salt crystals remaining at the bottom of the pot can stay there. Then replace the cork. A dry spoon and a dry work surface will prevent water from coming into contact with the salt.
There is one limitation to keep in mind. The manufacturer does not specify the material or closure of the pouch, and it is not intended for storage at the table. Therefore, transfer the salt completely instead of leaving it in the opened pouch for weeks. Without a suitable container, this item is therefore less practical; in that case, the pot with 150 g is the better choice.
Fleur de Sel belongs at the end of preparation
Fleur de Sel consists of fine crystals with a relatively high proportion of natural moisture. On a finished dish, they crackle easily and then melt in the mouth. In boiling water or a sauce, they immediately lose this property.
Therefore, use it for seasoning at the table, as SAL de IBIZA also recommends. Typical applications include briefly fried fish, grilled vegetables, tomatoes with olive oil, or freshly sliced steak. A pinch on caramel and dark chocolate provides a distinct contrast.
Good to know: You can also divide the contents of one pouch among several small containers. This way, one portion can be kept in the kitchen next to the stove and a second on the dining table. The smaller mini-pot with 28.35 g is also suitable for this.
Where the salt comes from and who packs it
The Fleur de Sel is produced in the salt marshes on the island, which are part of the Ses Salines Natural Park. This area has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999. Seawater flows into evaporation ponds, and the sun and wind do the rest.
Fine crystals form on the surface of the water. The salineros collect them by hand. The salt is then neither washed nor refined; it receives no additives or anti-caking agents. That is why there is only one word on the ingredients list: sea salt.
SAL de IBIZA is not a salt works, but a brand based in Berlin. The company develops products and packaging and is responsible for packaging. It is distributed worldwide through wholesalers, delicatessens, and its own online shop.
Less packaging, the same salt
The refill pouch is the no-frills option in the range. It saves on ceramic and cork and is therefore more affordable than a new pot. For everyone who already uses the original daily, it is the logical repeat purchase. It also takes up hardly any space in the pantry. Without the ceramic, it is also significantly lighter than a full pot.
It is less suitable as a gift, simply because it lacks the presentation. However, it fits well in a gift box if there is already an empty pot or salt cellar inside. You can find other salt flowers from different origins under Fleur de Sel.
No frills, no ceramic, just the salt itself: the refill for everyone who does not want to give up their pot.
