Salt of Guérande le Natursel - Quality - Sale of Salt

Salt storage in dry closed building concrete floor (visual inspection by operator)

Sieving on stainless steel grid (6 mm visual inspection by operator)

Loading product in Big Bag closed (visual inspection by operator)

Elevation on the packaging hopper Stainless steel 316 L

Filling containers with vibratory feeder (visual inspection by operator)

Getting sealed cartons and pallet EUROPE filmed provision of 80 X 120

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At the end of its course in the successive basins of evaporations when the sea water concentrated with 280g salt per liter of water, the BIG SALT crystallizes, in the form of large cubic crystals which settle on the CLAY bottom of the eyelets.

It is collected manually with a “mow”, the crystals roll on the clay bottom of the Eyelet, which confers on the Big Salt of Guérande its slightly gray color and its gustatory qualities and its wealth in:

Rock salt

Calcium

Magnesium (until 780mg by 100g according to the years and the sector of harvest)

and trace elements, iron, zinc, selenium etc….

Compared to rock salt (of mines) the salt of Guérande is charged out of sodium, this is why he east ADVISES in dietetics in the modes with sodium restriction. The Big Salt of Guérande does not contain additives, it is simply filtered by our care for more aestheticism and of solubility.

The Big Salt of Guérande is collected from May to October in the very good seasons. It is collected EACH DAY if the weather conditions are favorable.

The crystals of Big Salt of Guérande are rather fine when time is very hot and dry, East wind in the North-East dominating. On the other hand, they are much larger by wind of South-western sea in the North-West.

It is recommended for cookings to water: shellfish, cooking of vegetables, pastas and rice, manufacturing of the bread, the delicatessen, the etdes dishes prepared in sauce.

The Flower of Salt of Guérande

Formed of fine and light crystals, it floats on the surface of eyelets, then in broad welded plates the evenings of summer. It is gathered with the hand using a "lousse". It is a white salt, of granulometry smaller than the big salt, very popular by the experts for its delicate and incomparable flavour, its perfume of Dunaliella-Salina alga and its high content in rock salt and trace elements:

Magnesium

Calcium

and other trace elements.

The true feeling of FLOWER of SALT of Guérande it is that you feel hardly the grain that it is already molten.

At the natural state it is recommended for all vegetables tasted to vintage, with crunches with salt: radish, artichoke, tomato... But also for the seasoning of crustacés:crabs, shrimps, crawfish, winkles, it is perfect for all the carpaccios of fishes or meats. It will raise time fat.

Aromatized, the Flower of Salt of Guérande will make you discover new flavours.

The Salicorn of Guérande

The Fine Salt of Guérande

The Quality "Le Natursel"

1.2 Security Food (microbiology, mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides, etc ....)

THE NATURSEL conducts regular reviews of its products to ensure quality to its clients.

1.3 Storage

Salt is a natural preservative known and recognized by the French and foreign, the sea salt as all salt is exempt from specific labeling (DLC-by date).

1.4 Exportability

The sea salt with a worldwide reputation. The sea salt is exported without a problem, that is either a mineral that reinforces the commercial approach. So far we are not aware of special restrictions on exportablilité of this product in certain countries.

THE NATURSEL already exports the sea salt in the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, USSR, United Arab Emirate, England, Belgium and most recently Turkey.

The pallets used for export are the standard IMP15.

1.5 Genetically Modified Organisms:

1.6 Ionization:

1.7 Allergens:

1.8 Luggage Storage

DECREE OF FOOD SAFETY Salt Guérande

OJ No. 97, April 25, 2007 7400 page

Text # 4

Decrees, circulars

Essays

Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry

Decree No. 2007-588 of 24 April 2007 on salt for human consumption

NOR: ECOC0751260D

Prime Minister

On the report of the Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry,

Having regard to Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure of information in the field of standards and technical regulations and of rules on services of the Information Society, set the notification December 19, 2005 to the European Commission;

Given the Consumer Code, in particular Articles L. 214-1 and L. 214-2;

Considering Decree No. 89-674 of September 18, 1989 as amended on additives for use in foodstuffs intended for human consumption;

Considering the opinion of the French Agency for Food Safety, dated May 31, 2006;

The Council of State (Finance Section) course

Decrees:

Article 1

It is prohibited to possess for sale or free distribution, offer for sale, sell or distribute for free salt for human consumption that do not meet the requirements of this decree.

Article 2

Salts for human consumption are defined as follows:

1 ° The food grade salt is a crystalline product consisting predominantly of sodium chloride from salt marshes, rock salt or brine from the dissolution of rock salt and the following specifications:

Sodium chloride: not less than 97% of the dry weight, exclusive of additives;

Copper: not more than 2 mg / kg;

Lead: Not more than 2 mg / kg;

Arsenic: not more than 0.5 mg / kg;

Cadmium: not more than 0.5 mg / kg;

The sales description of the food grade salt is "cooking salt", "table salt" or "salt".

2 ° The gray sea salt food grade is a crystalline product consisting predominantly of sodium chloride from salt marshes and exclusively with the following specifications:

Sodium chloride: not less than 94% of the dry weight, exclusive of additives;

Copper: not more than 2 mg / kg;

Lead: Not more than 2 mg / kg;

Arsenic: not more than 0.5 mg / kg;

Cadmium: not more than 0.5 mg / kg;

The sales description of the gray sea salt is "gray sea salt food," "gray sea salt, table" or "gray sea salt cooking.

Article 3

Only can be added to salt for human consumption and nutritional substances defined by a decree of the ministers responsible for consumer affairs, agriculture and health, issued after consultation with the French Agency for Food Safety and regardless of additives referred to in Article 2 of Decree of 18 September 1989 referred to above, this Order sets, where applicable, the corresponding labeling.

Article 4

Salts for human consumption and lawfully manufactured or marketed in accordance with fair practice in another member state of the European Union or party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and Turkey can be marketed on the French territory.

Article 5

The Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry, the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Minister of Health and Solidarity and the Minister for Industry shall be responsible, each in the relates to the implementation of this decree will be published in the Official Journal of the French Republic.

Done at Paris, April 24, 2007.

By Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin

The Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry, Thierry Breton

The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dominique Bussereau

The Minister of Health and Solidarity, Philippe Bas

Minister Delegate for Industry, François Loos

Le NATURSEL certify that the food item with Sea Salt, salt, Fleur de Sel Guérande:

- Is not a GMO

- Do not contain GMOs

- Is not derived from GMO material

- Is not derived from raw material containing GMOs

LE NATURSEL certify that the food item with Sea Salt, salt, Fleur de Sel Guérande does not contain and is not produced from irradiated ingredients or additives.

LE NATURSEL certify that the food item with Sea Salt, salt, Fleur de Sel Guérande does not contain allergenic

LE NATURSEL advocated not to stock products with Sea Salt, Fleur de Sel salt in a humid environment

It is a manufacturing appropriate for the company “Le Natursel de Guérande”. It is elaborate starting from the Big Salt of Guérande.

After soft dehydration with less than 100 ° and the crushing of the Big Salt of Guérande, we obtain Table Salt.

The Table salt preserves all initial qualities of the Big Salt of Guérande since we eliminate only the 5 to 8% from moisture contained in the Big Salt rough of harvest.

It does not contain ANY anti-mottant ADDITIVE and keeps its iodized savor. Declining itself in subtle mixtures, it will bring to your dishes in kitchen, as with the table, an authentic taste.

Coarse Salt of Guérande

This is an exceptional product is multiple use.

It is a dry product that rehydrates in cooking and release all its flavors:

- In court bouillon of fish, pasta, vegetables etc. ..

Put one to two tablespoons in the broth. You'll get flavored dishes

- Use in the oven: after cooking, place one to two tablespoons of fish and meat

drizzle with olive oil and add a little water. You'll get a delicious sauce.

- Salad dressing: put one to two tablespoons in a bowl and add oil and vinegar.

Stir vigorously and let stand 10 minutes. The products rehydrate and provide

a tasty vinaigrette.

The firm of LE NATURSEL GUERANDE is distinguished by its traditional character. It is registered with the Chamber of Trades and crafts Loire Atlantic since 2002 under registration number No. 444431415 RM440.

TRACEABILITY

From harvest to packaging we plot the product. We identify precisely the salt production, and salt, stock, day of conditioning. A lot number identifying the product is placed on our packaging.

PRODUCTION PROCESS

1.1 systems for the detection or removal of foreign bodies

All handling, filling, and others are performed by hand under permanent visual control of an operator. We use this vibrating chutes to the positive effect of having a close look at our salt and remove foreign bodies may be present in our product. Also this method has the advantage of not crush the grains of salt as do the Archimedean screws. All material we use is in stainless steel 316L, it is the food standard in force in this area.

The Baking Mix

Consumed since thousands of years in certain countries of Asia, the algae were been sulky a long time in Europe. However, they constitute priceless sources in vitamins and minerals essential at our organization. Weak out of fat content and extremely rich at the same time in essential minerals, fibers, proteins, vitamins and fatty-acids (some contain even gold), the algae are more beneficial it human being. Conscious of its undeniable benefits, the algae make moreover in the object of important research by the scientists.

The algae have from now on undeniable virtues, recognized by medicine. Those can even be prescribed.

- Content of vitamins. The algae contain many vitamins, in particular the vitamins of group b: B1 (constitution of nervous fabrics), B2 (metabolism of proteins), B6 (metabolism of the lipids and amino-acids) and B12 (of which the deficiency involves anemia). They are also rich in essential vitamins C for protection against the viral diseases.

- Trace element Content. The algae are rich in trace elements essential at our organization: iodine (regulating of thyroid, control of the growth and the metabolism), copper (cofactor of many enzymes essential with cellular breathing, the fight against the free radicals, the synthesis of melanin, metabolism of iron), and zinc (of the red globules inter alia).

- Content of proteins. Not satisfies to be low in calories and lipids, the algae are rich in vegetable assimilable proteins.

- Content of fibers. The algae contain an interesting quantity of vegetable fibers.

The Algae are presented in various forms and are consumed under various products.

They can beings incorporated in:

Big Salt of Guérande, to the water of cooking of your shellfish, your fish, your pastes, etc….

Table Salt of Guérande, to salt your sauces, green vegetables, fish, etc…

Flower of Salt of Guérande, to salt your carpaccios, starchy foods, shellfish, etc…

Mustard, to raise your dishes and meats

With your dishes in the form “Algae in spangle”.

Seaweed

It belongs to the family of the “Chénopodiacées”.

It is a sea plant which lives in a wild state. It plunges its roots in sea water and clay in surfaces of evaporation of the salt pans of Guérande. Its taste is excellent and salty.

It is gathered from May to July. Only the very tender growths are used, the remainder being streaked.

MANUFACTURING: It is prepared and used like French beans, with the naturalness and is also consumed in condiment, marinade with the vinegar, like gherkins.

USE: It adapts very well with roasted fish, the cold meats, salmon the pots,and the pork-butcheries: ham, pie, and also it can be mixed in sauces.

VIRTUES: We allot many virtues to its, in particular for its VITAMIN C which preserved scurvy formerly the sailors with the long course.

It also contains SODIUM, POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, SULFUR, CALCIUM, COGITATES, IRON, ZINC, MANGANESE and OMEGA 3.