Tag: What is Celtic Salt?


  • Celtic Salt: Salt of Brittany

    Common Name: Celtic Salt Although it is harvested in modern-day France, the name “Celtic salt” recalls the Celtic people of Brittany, who first systematized salt marsh cultivation in the region. Alternate names are Sel Gris and Grey Sea Salt. Scientific Name: Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing…