Product Details
The French company Peugeot may be most commonly associated with cars, but they actually made spice mills first, far back in 1874. In the 146 years since, no other salt and pepper mills stay as sharp, resist corrosion as well, and last as long, which is why nobody in the culinary industry would hesitate to call them ‘iconic’. The grinding mechanism of this salt mill is made from medical-grade zirconia, which stays sharp over a lifetime of use (and is backed by a warranty). This patented mechanism grinds a wide variety of dry salts, including flaky salt, with utmost precision. In its finest grind, you can use less salt with no loss of flavour. The six u’Select grind settings can be found on the bottom of the mill with the roman numerals—I is finest, and VI is most coarse. The body is made from European beechwood with a dark chocolate brown finish. Traditionally, darker-coloured pepper mills are paired with lighter or white salt mills, but there are no hard and fast rules.
Why we love it
'Peugeot's patented Zirlion mills are the world's first corrosion proof (and lifetime-lasting) salt mills. At the finest setting, you can use less salt with no effect on flavour. This is exactly the kind of smart, innovative engineering that has made their pepper and salt mills a fixture in restaurant tables around the world.'
Specifications & Care
| Care | Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth; never use any cleaning agent or detergent |
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| Country of Origin | France |
| Dimensions | W 5.9cm X H 18cm X D 5.9cm |
| Material | Beechwood; Zirlion mechansim with steel shaft |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty on the mechanism; 5 years on body |
| Weight | 238g |
About The Brand
Peugeot
In 1810, brothers Jean Pierre and Jean Frédéric Peugeot converted their ancestral family mill into a steel mill. Rolled steel has been at the heart of Peugeot’s business ever since, and though the company is most often associated with cars, their iconic pepper mills came first.
Peugeot has officially been awarded the prestigious EPV (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) label in recognition of its excellence. This state-issued accolade rewards French firms for the excellence of their traditional and industrial expertise. Everything from design to technical development is handled in their French factory. With a commitment to sustainability, the wood used for their mills is sourced from PEFC-certified European forests. To protect the environment, post manufacturing wood waste, chips and sawdust, is collected and recycled. Solvent-free lacquers have been chosen for their colour finishes.
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