Advantage of Freshly Ground Spices
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There are many benefits to freshly grinding pepper, salt, s
and spices for cooking and seasoning. A quality mill with a
specifically designed grinding mechanism will release the aromas
and essential oils of that spice. Freshly ground pepper and
spices have more aroma and better flavor than pre- ground.
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.
How to Choose a Good Mill
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When looking for a pepper, salt or spice grinder, consider the
following:
Grinding mechanism: Choose a grinding mechanism that can
withstand daily use: one that is well made and produces a
consistent grind. Ideally, the grinding mechanism should be
designed to handle a specific spice, as each spice has different
physical characteristics that will benefit from different design
features.
Design and appearance: Whether it's traditional or modern,
manual or electric, a mill can be an indispensable tool in your
kitchen and a beautiful part of table decor.
Ease of Use: A quality mill should be easy to adjust, easy to
fill, and feel comfortable in the hand.
History of Peugeot
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Peugeot's story starts in the 19th century when the Peugeot
brothers converted the family's gristmill into a steel foundry.
They began producing award winning hand tools immediately after
opening and went on to produce a diverse range of exceptional
quality products including small appliances, bicycles and most
notably, automobiles. (Although now operating as a separate
company, the Peugeot car company continues the same commitment to
quality and innovation that is a Peugeot hallmark). In 1840
Peugeot created their burr style coffee grinder and adopted 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. There are no shortcuts: each mechanism is designed to
get the most out of the spices they are intended for. 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.
It's All About the Mechanism
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The primary difference between Peugeot and all other brands are
the spice-specific mechanisms. Peugeot has 7 unique spice
specific mechanisms for pepper, salt, s and spices, coffee,
wet salt, chili peppers and nutmeg. For each spice, there is one
- and only one - Peugeot grinding mechanism, each made of the
ideal design and constructed from the best material available for
its intended use. All Peugeot mechanisms are made in France and
carry a lifetime limited warranty.
Pepper Grinding Mechanism
Peugeot's Pepper Grinding Mechanism is a two stage burr-style
system. During production, the helix-shaped grooves and grinding
teeth of the pepper mechanism are individually cut before the
steel is case hardened to make it virtually indestructible. The
mechanism is then given a proprietary to provide
additional protection against corrosion. During use, the helix-
shaped grooves guide whole peppercorns through the mechanism to
crack, then grind to a consistent size by a double row of teeth.
This process releases the pepper's essential oils, resulting in
more flavor and aroma for your dish. This patented mechanism is
found on every Peugeot Pepper mill and is widely considered the
best pepper mechanism available
Salt-Mechanism Peugeot's Salt Crushing Mechanism features two
ribbed plates which 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.
Spice-mechanism-Image Peugeot's Spice Mechanism is made of
ceramic, and is specially designed to grind dried spices and flat
leafy s to release their essential oils. It is particularly
effective with dried aromatic s such as thyme, parsley,
basil, oregano, and s de Provence, as well as dried
such as cumin.
Chill-iPepper-Mechanism Peugeot's Chili Pepper Mechanism is made
of case hardened steel for optimal hardness and resilience. This
patented mechanism features a pre-cutting system and dual chamber
reservoir. For use with dry, hot chilis such as birds tongue,
African devils and Piri Piri.
Nutmeg-Shaving-Mechanism The Nutmeg Shaving Mechanism is made of
treated stainless steel which is corrosion resistant, and offers
superior edge retention. The Peugeot nutmeg shaver is equipped
with a double stainless steel grater blade and a strong claw
which enables the whole nutmeg to be very finely shaved, while
keeping fingers safe. Intended for use with whole nutmeg nuts.
WetSeaSalt-Mechanism Peugeot's Wet Salt mechanism has been
specially designed for wet sea salt: a spiral guides the salt,
ensuring that it does not stick together. The mechanism is made
of ceramic because wet salt crystals are soft (wear is not an
issue) but corrosive. Intended for use with damp sea salts such
as Sel de Guerande.
Coffee-Mill-Mechanism The Coffee Grinding Mechanism found in all
Peugeot coffee mills is the foundation of Peugeot's grinding
legacy. The case-hardened steel mechanism efficiently cracks and
grinds coffee beans to the desired consistency:from espresso fine
to coffee- press coarse.
Classic-Bistro-Pepper-Mill Classic-Manual-Grind-Adjust
Peugeot Manual Mills
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For best results, hold mill and turn mill top in a clockwise
direction only
To adjust the Grind on manual mills not equipped with u'Select,
turn the adjustment nut located on the top of the mill.
- clockwise to obtain a finer grind
- counter-clockwise to obtain a coarser grind
Classic-Zeil-Electric-Mill Classic-Electric-Grind
Peugeot Electric Mill
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Electric mills permit single-handed use, leaving you free to
cook at the same time. Just press the button to start grinding.
Classic Electric Pepper Mills
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To adjust the grind on an electric mill, turn the thumbwheel
grind adjustment (found below the grinding mechanism on electric
mills that are not equipped with the u'Select system). -
Clockwise to obtain a finer grind, - Counter-clockwise to obtain
a coarser grind.
Classic Electric Salt Mills
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Classic Electric Salt Mills (not fitted with the u'Select grind
adjustment system) are pre-set to medium and cannot be adjusted.
- Mill is 3.15inches tall, made of crystal- clear acrylic.
- Salt crushing mechanism is made of high quality specially treated stainless steel.
- Mechanism materials and design resists corrosion from dry salts and minimizes wear.
- Classic grind adjustment: turn the top knob tighter (clockwise) for finer grinds; looser (counter-clockwise) for coarser grinds.
- Made in France.