The Peugeot Fidji spice mill is an elegant combination of wood and metal that makes an attractive addition to any kitchen or dining table. This cylindrical mill tapers at the middle providing a good grip and an eye-catching form. You have four colors to choose from –black wood, natural wood, cherry wood, or red lacquer. In addition, you can also opt for a 15- or 20-cm tall mill.
A stainless steel dome tops the hardwood base of the mill. Within it is the grinding mechanism which consists of two differently-sized grooves. The larger grooves, called the Channeling grooves, line up the peppercorns for cracking. The smaller Grinding grooves pulverize the cracked pepper. This method guarantees that flavor is preserved.
Peugeot uses hardened steel for its pepper mills. This is because its sharp burrs last longer than those made of stainless steel. Although it can rust, pepper mills do not ordinarily come into contact with water which causes such corrosion. Salt, on the other hand, is corrosive. Thus, salt mills are made of stainless steel.
As an extra protection against corrosion, the grinding mechanism is treated with Physical Vapor Deposition or PVD. This is a form of atomic level surface treatment that is similar to electroplating. Unlike electroplating, however, it does not react chemically to food and is thus safe to use for spice grinders.
A knob at the top adjusts the consistency of your grounds. Rotating it counterclockwise loosens the nut giving you coarse grounds. Going the opposite direction gives finer grounds.
Refilling only requires the removal of the dome top, while cleaning should be done by hand. Be sure to thoroughly dry the mills especially the pepper mill.