Peugeot Elis Sense U-Select Salt Mill, 8-inch, Silver

The benefits of freshly grinding pepper, salt, herbs, and spices for cooking and seasoning are numerous. 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. Another advantage of using freshly ground spices or minerals (salts) is the control a mill provides for determining the coarseness (size) of the grind. A high-quality pepper, salt, or spice mill allows you to choose and change the coarseness according to taste or necessity.

When selecting 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 traditional or modern, manual or electric, a mill can be an indispensable kitchen tool 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.

Peugeot's story begins in the 19th century when the Peugeot brothers converted the family's gristmill into a steel foundry. They immediately began producing award-winning hand tools and went on to create a diverse range of exceptional quality products, including small appliances, bicycles, and most notably, automobiles. In 1840, Peugeot created their burr-style coffee grinder and adapted 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.

Peugeot's Pepper Grinding Mechanism is a two-stage burr-style system. During production, the helix-shaped grooves and grinding teeth are individually cut before the steel is case-hardened to make it virtually indestructible. The mechanism is then given a proprietary treatment to provide additional protection against corrosion. 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 that 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.

Peugeot's u'Select is a patented grind control system for electric and manual grinders. This system allows for quickly, easily, and accurately adjusting the grind settings, offering 6 pre-defined levels of grind for both pepper and salt, or any point in between. The further you turn the ring at the base of the mill, the finer or coarser the grind, depending on the direction turned.

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