
Lieu dit « Barun » Vallée de la Pia
06430 Tende
France
12 rue des Cryptomérias
Plaine des Grègues
97480 Saint-Joseph
France
At the gates of the Sud Sauvage, in Plaine des Grègues, in the heights of the town of Saint Joseph, France-May Lebreton cultivates turmeric in the traditional way. It is in this charming little village called "the capital of the saffron péi", that turmeric is cultivated, the essential spice of the Reunionese gastronomy.
Since 2015, at an altitude of 700m, France-May Lebreton has taken over the family farm in Plaine des Grègues, that of turmeric, a heritage crop emblematic of the island.
Turmeric marmalade can be used on buttered toast, in yogurt, on pancakes, with vanilla ice cream or as an infusion.
Turmeric, locally known as "saffron péi" is very present in the culinary heritage of Reunion. Its pronounced taste and its beautiful golden color is the pride of the territory. France-May Lebreton participates in this traditional know-how from planting to processing.
At the gateway to Sud Sauvage, in Plaine des Grègues, in the upper reaches of the commune of Saint Joseph, France-May Lebreton grows turmeric in the traditional way. She transforms it by hand into marmalade, syrup or powder..
"I produce turmeric by hand. I've had a hand-held machine for a long time, and I transform it into marmalade, syrup and powder. It's ideal for cavities and for self-care.
My husband and I used to work as a family. He had a genetic disease and I thought I'd make a living out of it. So I became a farmer, and that's the best thing for me! Then, little by little, I started processing turmeric.
My products are stamped National Park spiritand for me, that's a beautiful thing! I love green, it's the color of the forest. Plus, it's a plus for my work to be Esprit parc national.
People come to me from metropolitan France, and they're already familiar with my products Esprit parc national. They come to see my products, and then, when they leave my home, they tell me they see that I do my work with my heart; that's what we want, trust."
18 rue Emile Mussard
Grand Coude
97480 Saint-Joseph
Réunion
18 rue Emile Mussard
Grand Coude
97480 Saint-Joseph
Réunion
La Plaine des Sables
Volcan
97439 Sainte-Rose
Réunion