Peugeot Paris u'Select Salt Mill, 7.09in, Chocolate

Freshly grinding pepper, salt, herbs, and spices for cooking and seasoning offers numerous benefits. A quality mill with a specially 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 options. Additionally, a mill provides control over the coarseness (size) of the grind, allowing you to choose the texture according to taste or necessity.

When selecting a pepper, salt, or spice grinder, consider the grinding mechanism, design and appearance, and ease of use. The grinding mechanism should be well-made and produce a consistent grind, ideally designed for the specific spice being used. The mill's design can be traditional or modern, and it should be both functional and visually appealing as part of your kitchen decor. Ease of use is also important, with the mill being simple to adjust, fill, and comfortable to hold.

Peugeot, a company with over 160 years of history, has been at the forefront of innovative spice grinding mechanisms. They began producing award-winning hand tools and later expanded into a diverse range of high-quality products, including small appliances and automobiles. In 1840, Peugeot created their burr-style coffee grinder and adapted the design to accommodate peppercorns in 1874, a mechanism still used in every Peugeot pepper mill today.

The primary difference between Peugeot and other brands is their spice-specific grinding mechanisms. Peugeot offers seven unique mechanisms for pepper, salt, herbs, spices, coffee, wet salt, chili peppers, and nutmeg, each designed and constructed from the best materials for its intended use. For example, the Peugeot Pepper Grinding Mechanism is a two-stage burr-style system that cracks and then grinds peppercorns to a consistent size, releasing their essential oils for maximum flavor and aroma.

Peugeot's u'Select system, a patented grind control feature, allows for quick, easy, and accurate adjustment of the grind settings, offering six pre-defined levels for both pepper and salt, or any point in between. This ensures the right grind for the dish, as some recipes call for coarse seasoning, while others require a finer grind.

Peugeot mills are designed to work best with specific types of pepper and salt. For pepper, they recommend using dry, hard, whole peppercorns that are 5 mm (1/4") or less in diameter. For salt, they suggest using dry salt, ideally with a diameter of 4 mm (0.16"), such as coarse sea salt or rock salt. Peugeot also offers a specialized Wet Salt mill for damp salt varieties.

In summary, Peugeot's commitment to quality, innovation, and spice-specific grinding mechanisms has made them the benchmark of the industry, with their mills earning a reputation as the choice for world-class kitchens. The combination of their iconic design, patented features, and attention to detail ensures a superior seasoning experience for home cooks and professional chefs alike.

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