Product profile · Grey sea salt and herb blend · Updated 2026-10-22
Esprit du Sel Herbs de Provence Grey Sea Salt Blend
Grey sea salt from Île de Ré blended with rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil and savory, as listed on this 250 g French jar. A salt-and-herb seasoning for marinades, grilled meats and roasted vegetables, with DeMedici Imports named as US importer.
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The product at a glance
- Brand
- Esprit du Sel
- Category
- Grey sea salt and herb blend
- Net weight
- 250 g / 8.8 oz
- EAN-13
- 3558180030234
- Origin / packing information
- Product of France; the label identifies Island of Ré grey sea salt.
- Cooking test
- Not yet recorded
Price not established
Retailer not supplied · Purchase price, retailer and purchase date are unconfirmed for this 250 g jar. No price is borrowed from the different Fennel, Garlic & Parsley blend.
Who is behind the product?
Esprit du Sel is a French salt business associated with Île de Ré. Its official history dates the company to 1994 and describes its work with traditional grey sea salt and fleur de sel from the island’s salt marshes. Read the brand profile.
| Brand / named producer | Esprit du Sel, Île de Ré, FranceThe package attributes the salt and hand-harvesting story to Esprit du Sel. This does not identify the particular harvesters or production site. Package source |
|---|---|
| Physical manufacturer / packer | Not establishedThe photographs do not identify a blending or packing plant. Package source |
| US importer | DeMedici Imports, Elizabeth, NJ 07206Explicitly labeled “Imported by.” The importer is not thereby the manufacturer. Package source |
| Trade supplier / distributor | DeMedici offers this product and a wholesale contact channelThe specific distributor or supplier that delivered Art’s jar to its retailer is unconfirmed. Brand source |
| Ingredient suppliers | Not namedThe label gives the salt origin, but not the individual saltworks or herb suppliers. Package source |
| Retailer / purchase location | Not supplied for this jarNo store name, shelf tag, receipt or purchase date accompanied these photographs; earlier purchases are separate observations. Package source |
Ingredients, origin & label information
Island of Ré grey sea salt, Herbs de Provence (rosemary*, thyme*, oregano*, basil*, savory*)
Transcribed from the photographed jar. The asterisk means “organic farming certified ingredients” and marks the five herbs. DeMedici’s online description mentions marjoram instead of basil; this profile preserves the jar’s formula. A formulation change or copy error has not been established. Package source
The salt’s Île de Ré origin is stated on the package and echoed by the importer. The growing countries of the herbs, the individual salt marsh, and the blending/packing site are not identified in the supplied evidence. “Herbs de Provence” is the blend name; it does not establish where each herb was grown.
| Package size | 8.8 oz / 250 gPackage source |
|---|---|
| Organic herb claim | The package marks rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil and savory as organic farming certified ingredients. The certifier and certificate were not supplied; this is not a claim of organic certification for the salt or the entire finished blend.Package source |
| Nutrition as printed | Serving: 1/4 teaspoon (1 g); 250 servings per container. Calories 0; total fat 0 g (0% DV); sodium 335 mg (12% DV); total carbohydrate 0 g (0% DV); sugars 0 g; protein 0 g. The photographed 12% sodium Daily Value is retained as printed.Package source |
| Additional nutrition text | The label says it is not a significant source of cholesterol, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C or calcium; its Daily Values statement refers to a 2,000-calorie diet.Package source |
| Formula discrepancy | The importer’s online description lists marjoram; the photographed ingredient panel lists basil. Follow the actual jar when checking ingredients. No reformulation date is confirmed.Brand source |
| Lot / best-before | Not visible in the supplied photographs.Package source |
Prices & where to buy
| Seller / evidence | Price | Date / basis |
|---|---|---|
| Retailer not suppliedNo shelf tag or receipt supplied | Not established | Recorded 2026-10-22; observation date unknownPurchase price, retailer and purchase date are unconfirmed for this 250 g jar. No price is borrowed from the different Fennel, Garlic & Parsley blend. Package source |
These observations concern the 250 g package. They are not current offers or a ranking; shipping, tax, seller and timing can differ.
DeMedici product listing · DeMedici wholesale inquiries · Esprit du Sel contact and shops
Cooking with it
The photographed label recommends using the blend in marinades and rubs for grilled meats and on grilled or roasted vegetables. The brand’s Herbes de Provence range description also suggests grill and oven cooking.
Our kitchen notes
No Gaucho cooking test or tasting notes have been recorded for this jar. A future kitchen note can document the dish, quantity used and any additional salt.
The photographed package
Three clean product photographs supplied by Art and reproduced unchanged. These show the front, brand/barcode panel, and ingredients/nutrition/importer panel. No shelf tag or receipt was supplied.
Still to establish
- Confirm purchase retailer, branch, date and price.
- Confirm whether the basil/marjoram difference is a formula change or an online description error.
- Identify the salt marsh, herb origins, physical blender/packer and supplier to the retailer.
- Obtain the organic certification scope and a readable lot or best-before marking.
- Record a cooking test before adding a tasting verdict.
Profile history
- 2026-10-22
Added from three supplied photographs and official brand/importer research. Classified as a salt blend in Spice & Seasoning. This is distinct from the existing Fennel, Garlic & Parsley profile, which remains unchanged. Price and retailer unconfirmed.
Future purchases and label changes will be recorded here rather than replacing earlier observations.
Sources & evidence
- Photographed ingredients, nutrition and importer panelChecked 2026-10-22 · Art’s supplied image, reproduced unchanged. Basis for this jar’s formula, nutrition and named importer. Capture and purchase dates not supplied.
- Photographed front labelChecked 2026-10-22 · Herbs de Provence Grey Sea Salt Blend; 8.8 oz / 250 g; Product of France.
- Photographed brand story and barcodeChecked 2026-10-22 · EAN 3558180030234. Hand harvesting and brand history are package claims, not a lot-specific audit.
- DeMedici — Herbs de Provence Grey Sea Salt BlendChecked 2026-10-22 · Exact product listing: France, Île de Ré, 8.8 OZ. Its description names marjoram rather than the photographed basil. The listing displays $17.30 alongside pack/case size 6/8.8 OZ; the price basis is not established here and is not assigned to Art’s jar.
- Esprit du Sel — Company historyChecked 2026-10-22 · Company says it was founded in 1994 to develop and preserve traditional Île de Ré salt-marsh products. This does not identify the harvesting site or packer of this jar.
- Esprit du Sel — Grey sea salt with organic spicesChecked 2026-10-22 · The range includes a Herbes de Provence blend under French BBQ Grey Sea Salt, with grill/oven suggestions. This is range context, not independent confirmation of the photographed US formula.
- Esprit du Sel — Contact and commercial officesChecked 2026-10-22 · Lists commercial offices at 22 Rue Elie Barreau, 17000 La Rochelle. An office address is not a production plant.
- DeMedici — Wholesale contactChecked 2026-10-22 · Published trade inquiry channel. No inquiry sent; stock, terms, case pricing and retail supply chain remain unconfirmed.
Gaucho Provisions develops its own salts and seasonings. This is a researched profile of another brand’s product, not a Gaucho offer for sale. No rating or tasting verdict is assigned.