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 d�cor.
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.
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
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.
A Peugeot Innovation
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u'Select is Peugeot's patented grind control system for electric
and manual grinders. Beyond personal preferences, different
stages of the preparation / cooking process and different dishes
often call for seasonings of varying sizes. Peugeot now offers
the ability to quickly, easily and accurately adjust the grind
settings with its patented u'Select system.
From coarsely ground pepper or salt to very fine, u'Select
offers:
-6 pre-defined levels of grind for pepper, or any point in
between.
-6 pre-defined levels of grind for salt, or any point in between.
Simplicity: just turn the ring at the base of the mill and select
your grind size. The further you turn the ring, the finer or
coarser the grind, depending on the direction turned.
Precision: no risk that the grind will change during use.
The right grind: You are assured that with each setting, the
grind will be consistent, time after time.
Fine or coarse grind-is it just a question of taste?
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Actually it depends on personal taste and the dish being
prepared. While personal taste plays a role, some dishes call for
coarse salt or pepper, whereas others require either or both to
be finely ground. A finer grind will be used for a delicate sauce
or mixed raw vegetables and a coarse grind for grilling a steak
or when making heartier meats and dishes.
Anatomy of u'Select Mills
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These mills feature the innovative u'Select system. u'Select
mills have the same renowned grinding mechanisms, beauty and
functionality as classic Peugeot mills with an additional feature
of easy grind selection. When you want to adjust the grind of
your salt/pepper to more coarse or fine, you simply turn the
u'Select ring at the base of the mill. You can select one of six
pre-marked positions, or any point in between, for infinite
possibilities. Your selection will not move or change until you
want it to.
Manual Mills
For best grinding results:
hold the mill body steady
and turn mill top in a
clockwise direction only Electric Mills
Press the Power switch to grind pepper or salt. Light will
illuminate underneath mill when power switch is pressed. u'Select
Ring:The narrower the wedge, the finer the grind.
Which pepper and which salt can be used in Peugeot Mills?
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Pepper:
To get the best results, we recommend you to use only dry, hard,
whole peppercorns that are 5 mm (1/4") or less in diameter.
Black, white and dry green peppercorns can be ground in Peugeot
pepper mills. Pink peppercorns can be ground only if in a blend
(max 15% pink) with one of these other peppercorns. Dried
coriander are also suitable for the pepper mechanism.
Salt:
To get the best out of your Peugeot salt grinding mechanism, you
should use: dry salt, ideally with a diameter of 4 mm (0.16")
such as coarse sea salt or rock salt (salt mined from an
underground salt seam). Do not use your Peugeot salt mill for
grinding pepper or any other spice, or damp sea salt (also known
as grey salt, Guerande, Re, etc.) The moisture content is so high
in damp salt that it will corrode the mill. Use a Peugeot Wet
Salt mill with a mechanism specifically designed for damp salt.
Its shape and materials have been designed to resist salt
corrosion.
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- Two-stage pepper mechanism - first cracks then grinds peppercorns - ensures the most flavor and aroma is released from the pepper.
- Mechanism constructed of case-hardened steel - virtually indestructable.
- Mechanism fully adjustable, producing grinds ranging from very coarse to powdery.
- Mill body made of beechwood.
- Hand wipe with soft cloth.