- ICONIC SALT MILL — The natural wood Paris u’Select salt mill enhances the flavors of the meals that you create. Precise and even grinding are the key words for this emblematic mill by Peugeot. Engineered and manufactured in France..
- U’SELECT SETTINGS — Our patented system helps you select your desired grind. Twist to create your precise balance of flavor through six settings, from extra fine to very coarse. The two-stage grinding mechanism first effortlessly cracks and then grinds the salt to the desired texture..
- PRECISION GRIND — Through two centuries of experience, we have expertly engineered each salt mill and mechanism specifically for the consistency and shape of the salt. This salt grinder transforms dry salt crystals into your desired grain size. We make the gears from stainless steel that is not sensitive to salt corrosion for lifetime longevity..
- ENHANCE FLAVOR — To help you bring out the best in your food and your Paris u’Select, use only dry rock salt — it is not recommended for sea salt. Salt intensifies aromas, balances other flavors and makes meat juicier. Find your Peugeot moment and enjoy the art of French living with our instruments of taste..
- READY TO SEASON — Our mills come partially filled for immediate enjoyment. The Cristaux de sel blanc d'Allemagne is a dry white salt that comes from Germany, and is perfect for everyday cooking. The salt is available to buy in Peugeot 13 oz. (370g) cubes. To refill simply unscrew the top knob, lift off the top and pour in your dry salt (max size ⅙ -inch/4mm)..
- CRAFTED BEECHWOOD — All our mills are made with PEFC-certified wood sourced from local sustainably managed forests and water-based paints. Each product is a marriage of ingenuity and elegance, designed so that the colors and curved lines give off exceptional charm in your home..
Advantage of Freshly Ground Spices 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 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
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 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 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? 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 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 MillsFor 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? 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.