Peugeot PM90395 Paris Classic 7 Inch Salt Mill, Chocolate

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This rich, chocolate brown salt mill stands 7" high.The grinding mechanisms in Peugeot salt mills is stainless steel and should not corrode from the moisture in the salt.To refill Peugeot saltmills:Unscrew the metal knob and remove the topFill the grinder up to the mark with saltReplace the top and screw on the metal knob*Remember: The tighter the screw is, the finer the salt will be ground.Caring for your Peugeot salt mill:Do not expose to heatWipe with a damp clothStore in a dry placeDo not put in dishwasherPeugeot mills include a lifetime warranty on the grinding mechanisms.

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Paris pepper and salt mills from Peugeot, traditionally styled of turned beechwood, enjoy the classic look of mills used by fine restaurants, especially the impressive 16-inch model. The difference between the salt and pepper mills lies in the grinding mechanism. Peugeot pepper mills use case-hardened-steel grinding heads with two sizes of grooves; the larger grooves crack the peppercorns in half and direct them into the smaller grooves, which grind them much more finely than most mills. The grinding mechanism in Peugeot salt mills is purposefully constructed with 18/10 stainless-steel, which won't corrode from prolonged contact with the salt. The top of each mill unscrews for adding peppercorns and salt, while the round ball nut can be loosened or tightened to vary the coarseness of the grind.

Paris pepper and salt mills make exceptional gifts individually or as a set. The mills come in a wide range of heights, from 4-3/4 to nearly 20 inches, and in a variety of finishes, including matte chocolate and natural wood, and a shiny blue, yellow, or red lacquer. Care for a mill is easy: clean the exterior and inner chamber with a damp cloth; never immerse in water; avoid putting salt in the pepper mill, or grinding green or pink peppercorns by themselves (mixed with black is fine); and avoid damp types of salt (usually pink or gray) in the regular salt mill. Made in France, Peugeot mills are covered by a two-year replacement policy, while the grinding mechanism is covered by a lifetime warranty. Peugeot has been a leading manufacturer of pepper mills since the 1840s, and is a brand preferred by many restaurants and chefs. --Ann Bieri

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