One of the best artisanal French salts, Sel Gris is a great gourmet salt that comes in varying shades of grey. Harvested by hand from clay-lined salt ponds in the Guérande region of France, Sel Gris is a crunchy crystalline salt that retains much of its natural moisture. Though a classic in French cuisine, the mild flavor pairs nicely when cooking and baking a wide variety of foods, from soups and salads to cookies, and is one of the most popular salts for seasoning on homemade chocolate caramels.