La Baleine Gros sel de Mer

La Baleine is an iconic salt brand originally founded in 1934 in the Camargue region of southern France. Known for its heritage and maritime identity, the name 'La Baleine' means 'The Whale' in French, reflecting its deep connection to sea harvesting. The product shown is a coarse sea salt (Gros sel de Mer) that is iodized, which is a common staple in both French and Dutch households for culinary use.

The salt is harvested through the natural evaporation of seawater in the salt marshes of Aigues-Mortes. Today, the brand is owned by the Salins Group (Compagnie des Salins du Midi et des Salines de l'Est), one of the leading salt producers in Europe. The company maintains a strong commitment to sustainable salt production and biodiversity within the salt pans, ensuring that the legacy of French sea salt remains central to its identity while operating as a major international industrial entity.