Peugeot - Paris u'Select Manual Salt Mill - Adjustable Beechwood Grinder, Natural 8.67in.

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, design and appearance, and ease of use. The grinding mechanism should be well-made and capable of producing a consistent grind, ideally designed to handle the specific spice's physical characteristics. Whether traditional or modern, manual or electric, the mill can be an indispensable tool in your kitchen and a beautiful part of table décor. Additionally, a quality mill should be easy to adjust, fill, and feel comfortable in the hand.

Peugeot's story dates back to the 19th century when the Peugeot brothers converted the family's gristmill into a steel foundry. They began producing award-winning hand tools and went on to create a diverse range of exceptional quality products, including small appliances, bicycles, and 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 iconic pepper grinding mechanism design is often copied but never equaled. Today, Peugeot offers six unique spice-specific mechanisms plus the original burr-style coffee grinder. Each mechanism is designed to get the most out of the spices they are intended for, with no shortcuts. After more than 160 years, Peugeot mills and grinders remain the benchmark of the industry and have earned their position as the mill of choice in world-class kitchens.

Peugeot's Pepper Grinding Mechanism is a two-stage burr-style system. During production, the helix-shaped grooves and grinding teeth are individually cut before the steel is case-hardened to make it virtually indestructible. The mechanism is then given a proprietary treatment to provide additional protection against corrosion. This patented mechanism is found on every Peugeot Pepper mill and is widely considered the best pepper mechanism available.

Peugeot's Salt Crushing Mechanism features two ribbed plates that work to fracture and crush coarse, dry sea salt to a consistent size. The salt grinding mechanism is made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel and is found on every Peugeot Salt Mill.

Peugeot's patented u'Select grind control system for electric and manual grinders allows for quick, easy, and accurate adjustment of the grind settings, from coarsely ground to very fine, for both pepper and salt. This ensures the right grind for each dish, as personal taste and the stage of the preparation/cooking process often call for seasonings of varying sizes.

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