What is les pres sales butter?

Les prés salés butter is a type of French butter made from the milk of cows that graze on the salting meadows of Mont-Saint-Michel in the Lower Normandy region of France. The name 'les prés salés' translates to 'salted meadows', which is where the cows that produce the milk for this butter graze. These meadows are found on the coast and are regularly flooded by the sea, resulting in a unique grassland that contains a mix of seawater and fresh water plants. This grazing diet gives les prés salés butter a distinctive saltiness and a higher fat content than regular butter, which contributes to its creamy and rich texture. The butter is widely used in French cuisine, particularly in traditional recipes like Breton buckwheat crepes and galettes. Les prés salés butter is also said to be healthier than regular butter, as it contains higher levels of essential fatty acids and vitamins. It is available in both salted and unsalted versions and is known for its high quality and delicious taste.