Why choose a natural granite millstone?

At the heart of miller's craftsmanship lies a unique alchemy between the quality of millstones and the grinding process. At ALMA PRO, we emphasize the importance of granite millstone size for performance and quality products.

The Granite Millstone: A Strategic Choice

In our company, we use granite millstones to grind flour. Granite is a material balanced between the necessary hardness and the quality of the flour. There are different shades of granite, some more pink and harder. Our granite millstones are of very good quality and performance. They come in different sizes, ranging from 30 cm to 1 meter in diameter, with each size indicating a specific hourly output.

The 3-Step Millstone Sizing Process

The meticulous sizing of millstones is a three-step process ensuring their maximum efficiency:

- Millstone pecking: A first step to hammer the surface of the millstone. This texture promotes uniform grinding.

- Millstone scoring: Regular scoring is done to divide the millstone surface evenly. This facilitates flour evacuation and ensures a steady flow.

- Furrows: They play a crucial role in separating the bran from the flour. They complete the grinding process by projecting the flour outside the millstone. A sifter can be added for precise separation.

Stone-ground Flour: Beneficial for Health and Taste

A common question we are asked concerns the nutritional quality of stone-ground flour compared to industrial flour. Stone-ground flour retains all its nutrients, unlike industrial flour which removes the germ for longer shelf life.

The post-grinding rest, called "floor time," is essential to ensure the freshness and nutritional quality of the flour. Stone-ground flour retains the wheat germ, rich in vitamin E, zinc, magnesium, and iron, for healthy nutrition.

Stone mills encourage the use of local flours and strengthen the relationship between grain and flour stakeholders.

The millstone helps maintain a diverse taste profile by preserving the unique attributes of different plots and grain varieties.

The Millstone: An Historic Tool for Local Consumption

The millstone, a historic instrument of milling, retains significant capacity. A mill can feed up to 500 residents, promoting local production and direct contact between producer and consumer. Despite the advancements in roller milling since the industrial era, the social and gustatory advantages of the millstone remain undeniable.

Our research and development efforts have allowed us to reinterpret past technologies in the current context. We have studied and analyzed various ancient methods to manufacture millstones and operate mills. We have verified their effectiveness by analyzing flour samples in the laboratory.

We have paid special attention to preserving the nutritional and taste qualities of the grain. With our work on millstones, mill design, and the precision of MÉLIA operation, we ensure cold milling. Additionally, we use a flour temperature control system.

In a single pass through the millstones, the perfect unfolding of the grain preserves its nutritional qualities. Quality manifests, measures, and demonstrates itself. The magic of stone millstones persists, blending tradition and innovation for an unparalleled taste experience.

The size of the millstones and the choice of materials are crucial elements in the modern milling process.

ALMA PRO is committed to preserving traditions. They use modern technologies to offer quality flour. The flour is fresh, local, and good for health. The millstone thus remains a symbol of milling history, bringing a touch of tradition to an industry constantly evolving. The granite, this naturally perfectly furrowed stone by our hands, allows for excellent grain unfolding.