Peugeot Bali FONTE Chocolate Pepper Mill, 3.94in

The Advantages of Freshly Ground Spices

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, resulting in more aroma and better flavor compared to pre-ground varieties. Another advantage of using a mill is the ability to control the coarseness or size of the grind, allowing you to choose the texture that best suits your taste or the dish.

When selecting a pepper, salt, or spice grinder, there are several key factors to consider. The grinding mechanism should be well-made and capable of withstanding daily use, and ideally designed to handle the specific characteristics of the intended spice. The design and appearance of the mill can also be an important consideration, as it may serve as a functional and decorative element in your kitchen.

Peugeot, a company with a rich history dating back to the 19th century, has long been a leader in the production of high-quality mills and grinders. Peugeot's story began when the Peugeot brothers converted the family's gristmill into a steel foundry, leading them to create award-winning hand tools and eventually expand into a diverse range of products, including automobiles.

In 1840, Peugeot created their burr-style coffee grinder, and in 1874, they adapted that design to accommodate peppercorns. This iconic pepper grinding mechanism design is still used in every Peugeot pepper mill today and is often imitated but never equaled.

The primary difference between Peugeot and other brands is the company's commitment to spice-specific mechanisms. Peugeot has developed seven unique mechanisms, each designed to optimize the grinding process for a specific spice or ingredient, such as pepper, salt, herbs, spices, coffee, wet salt, chili peppers, and nutmeg.

The Peugeot Pepper Grinding Mechanism, for instance, is a two-stage burr-style system with helix-shaped grooves and grinding teeth that guide the peppercorns through the mechanism, cracking and grinding them to a consistent size. This process releases the pepper's essential oils, resulting in enhanced flavor and aroma.

Similarly, the Peugeot Salt Crushing Mechanism features ribbed plates that work to fracture and crush coarse, dry sea salt, while the Spice Mechanism, made of ceramic, is designed to grind dried spices and flat leafy herbs to release their essential oils.

Peugeot's commitment to innovation and quality craftsmanship has earned the company's mills and grinders a reputation as the benchmark of the industry, with a presence in world-class kitchens around the globe.

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