Peugeot Nancy 12 Inch Pepper Mill, Acrylic

The benefits of freshly grinding pepper, salt, herbs, and spices for cooking and seasoning are numerous. A quality mill with a specifically designed grinding mechanism will release the aromas and essential oils of the spice. Freshly ground pepper and spices have more aroma and better flavor than pre-ground alternatives. Another advantage of using freshly ground spices or minerals (salts) is the control a mill provides for determining the coarseness (size) of a grind. A high-quality pepper, salt, or spice mill gives you the ability to choose and change the coarseness according to taste or necessity.

When selecting a pepper, salt, or spice grinder, consider the following: the grinding mechanism, the design and appearance, and the ease of use. The grinding mechanism should be well-made and produce a consistent grind, and ideally, it should be designed to handle a specific spice, as each spice has different physical characteristics that will benefit from different design features. Whether traditional or modern, manual or electric, a mill can be an indispensable tool in your kitchen and a beautiful part of table decor. A quality mill should be easy to adjust, easy to fill, and feel comfortable in the hand.

Peugeot's story began in the 19th century when the Peugeot brothers converted the family's gristmill into a steel foundry. They went on to produce a diverse range of exceptional quality products, including small appliances, bicycles, and most notably, automobiles. In 1840, Peugeot created their burr-style coffee grinder and adapted that design to accommodate peppercorns in 1874. The resulting pepper mechanism design is still used today in every Peugeot pepper mill.

Peugeot's spice-specific mechanisms are the primary difference between their mills and other brands. Peugeot has seven unique mechanisms for pepper, salt, herbs and spices, coffee, wet salt, chili peppers, and nutmeg. Each mechanism is designed to get the most out of the spice it is intended for, using the ideal design and materials.

Peugeot's Pepper Grinding Mechanism is a two-stage burr-style system that cracks and grinds the peppercorns to a consistent size, releasing the essential oils and resulting in more flavor and aroma. The Salt Crushing Mechanism features two ribbed plates that fracture and crush coarse, dry sea salt. The Spice Mechanism, made of ceramic, is designed to grind dried spices and flat leafy herbs. The Chili Pepper Mechanism, made of case-hardened steel, features a pre-cutting system and dual chamber reservoir. The Nutmeg Shaving Mechanism, made of treated stainless steel, offers superior edge retention and a double grater blade. The Wet Salt mechanism, made of ceramic, is specially designed for damp sea salts.

Peugeot's grinding mechanisms are the benchmark of the industry and have earned their position as the mill of choice in world-class kitchens. After more than 160 years, Peugeot mills and grinders remain the standard by which all others are judged.

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