How does the high salt content in Gros Sel de Guérande affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

With about 39 g of sodium per 100 g (≈98 % of the recommended daily limit), the salt can quickly raise sodium intake; people with hypertension or who need to restrict salt should use it sparingly and balance it with low‑sodium foods.

Is Gros Sel de Guérande suitable for specific dietary patterns such as vegan, keto, or gluten‑free?

Yes, the product is pure mineral salt with no animal ingredients, carbs, fats or gluten, making it fully compatible with vegan, keto and gluten‑free diets.

What is the best way to store Gros Sel de Guérande after opening to maintain its flavor and crystal integrity?

Keep the salt in an airtight container away from moisture and strong odors; storing it in a cool, dry place preserves its texture and prevents clumping or loss of aroma.

Intermarché, Itinéraire des saveurs • 1 kg

Gros Sel de Guérande

Condiments

Product Insights

Gros Sel de Guérande is a 1 kg bag of unrefined sea salt harvested from the Guérande basin in Loire‑Atlantique, France, sold under the Intermarché Itinéraire des saveurs label. Classified as a human food belonging to the Salt group, it carries a low‑processing NOVA 2 rating, contains no additives, and its nutritional profile per 100 g is essentially 97.8 g of salt with zero fat, sugars, protein or calories. The product offers pure marine flavor and is vegan, but the extremely high sodium content makes it unsuitable for low‑salt diets and it provides no appreciable vitamins, minerals or other nutrients.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment in its category, this Guérande sea salt contains virtually no calories, fat or sugar but its salt level (~98 g per 100 g) is nearly ten times the typical 10 g average, making it dramatically saltier than most products.

Ingredients

100% sel (du bassin de Guérande).

84%

35%

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Le Guérandais

1 kg