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Flor de Sal d'Es Trenc: the white gold from Mallorca's salt pans

Sun, wind and seawater: in the historic salt pans of Es Trenc, natural evaporation produces the finest salt flower in the Mediterranean. A delicatessen classic for every kitchen.

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The short answer

Flor de sal is a wafer-thin layer of salt crystals that forms on the water surface of the Es Trenc salt pans on hot summer days and is traditionally skimmed off by hand. Alongside the natural version, there are flavoured creations, for example with hibiscus, olives or Ramellet tomato. As a dry salt, it is not covered by the liquids rule and can be taken in your hand luggage without any problem.

What is flor de sal? The secret of the wafer-thin salt crystals

Flor de sal, literally “salt flower”, refers to the uppermost, wafer-thin crystals that form on the surface of the salt pans in certain weather conditions. It differs from coarse sea salt in its fine, slightly crunchy texture and a milder, less intrusive salty taste.

The traditional hand harvest in the Es Trenc salt pans

In the historic salt pans by the natural beach of Es Trenc, the salt flower is still harvested by hand, as mechanical methods would destroy the delicate crystal layer. The harvest takes place mainly on hot, windless summer days, when the evaporation of the seawater is particularly strong.

Popular flavour creations (Natural, Olivas, Hibiscus, Ramellet tomato)

Alongside the natural version, producers offer flavoured versions, for example with olives, hibiscus flowers or Ramellet tomato. These creations are particularly good for refining salads, grilled meat or fish and are a popular gift to take home.

Visiting the salt pans: guided tours & bistro in Ses Salines

In the municipality of Ses Salines, you can learn more about salt production on guided tours. There are also places to eat on site where you can taste the different types of salt directly.

Flor de sal as a souvenir: shelf life & suitability for flying

Flor de sal keeps practically indefinitely as long as it is stored dry, which makes it an excellent gift to take home. As it is a dry seasoning and not a liquid, there is no quantity restriction under the 100 ml rule for transport on a plane.

Practical tips

Store tins tightly closed and dry so that the crystals do not stick together.
Choose flavoured varieties such as hibiscus or Ramellet tomato as a special gift to take home.
Combine a visit to the salt pans in Ses Salines with a tasting on site.
Carry it in your hand luggage without worry, as dry salt is not covered by the liquids rule.

Good to know

Price ranges, opening times and airline rules change. We only give verifiable features and orders of magnitude – check details directly with the provider or your airline before buying or flying.

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