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Commercial Vegetable Moulin | Kitchen Strainer | Stainless Steel | Tellier J166
£207.46
/ exc vat
£248.95/ inc vat
- Three Sieve Sizes
- High Output (1.5kg/min)
- Full Stainless Steel Build
- Ergonomic Handle
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Product Overview
Thinking about elevating your sauces, soups, and purees? This commercial vegetable moulin strainer from Tellier is a classic piece of kit for a reason. Built for the demands of a professional kitchen, it's a manual powerhouse that separates skins and seeds with ease, leaving you with nothing but smooth, perfectly textured results. Forget noisy blenders; this is all about hands-on control and culinary precision.
It’s an absolute essential for any chef who's serious about texture. Whether you're running a high-end restaurant, a bustling café, or a large-scale catering operation, the Tellier J166 food mill is designed for you. With three interchangeable sieves included, you can effortlessly switch from creating a rustic tomato pulp to a velvety-smooth fruit coulis, giving you incredible versatility from a single, robust tool.
Made from durable stainless steel and capable of processing up to 1.5kg of ingredients per minute, this is a tool that’s built to last and perform. It’s a simple, reliable, and incredibly effective way to achieve textures that modern gadgets just can't replicate. If quality and consistency are what you're after, this is the tool to get it done.
Key Features and Benefits
- Three Sieve Sizes: Gives you total control over the final texture.
- High Output (1.5kg/min): Powers through large batches of ingredients quickly.
- Full Stainless Steel Build: Incredibly durable, hygienic and built for heavy use.
- Ergonomic Handle: Provides a comfortable, non-slip grip during operation.
- Manual Operation: Offers complete control with no motor to break down.
- Efficient Straining: Separates seeds and skins for an incredibly smooth finish.
- Easy to Disassemble: Makes for quick, simple and thorough cleaning after use.
- Secure Bowl Rest: Sits stably on top of pots and bowls for safe use.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Tellier
- SKU: J166
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Weight: 1.8kg
- Size (Diameter): 310mm / 12.5"
- Colour: Silver
- Output: 1 - 1.5kg per minute (approx. 10-20 servings)
- Included Sieves: 3 (for fine, medium, and coarse textures)
- Operation: Manual
Expert Review and Insights
You can’t beat a classic moulin for certain jobs. While a blender blitzes everything, the Tellier J166 coaxes out the best texture, gently separating fibres and skins to produce a lighter, more refined puree. It’s a testament to good old-fashioned design; it's sturdy, requires no power, and gives the chef complete control. It's a proper kitchen workhorse.
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- Pro: It creates a superior, lighter texture for mash and purees that blenders can't match.
- Con: Processing very large quantities is a proper workout compared to an electric alternative.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
"The Fenland Kitchen," a busy farm-to-table café in Ely, Cambridge, was looking for a way to process their seasonal bounty of tomatoes and root vegetables for their daily soups and sauces without using a loud, aggressive blender that often made sauces bitter by grinding up seeds.
"The Tellier moulin has completely changed how we prep our base sauces. The control is fantastic. We get this beautifully smooth, vibrant passata without any of the bitterness from the seeds. Our customers have even commented on the improved quality of the soup."
Thomas Bell – Owner & Chef
The café now produces a superior product and has streamlined its prep, noting that the manual process is quieter and gives their junior chefs a better feel for the ingredients. The result is a noticeable improvement in the quality of their core menu items.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Select the sieve with the right hole size for your desired texture.
- Place the moulin over a sturdy, deep bowl or pot, ensuring the legs are resting securely on the rim.
- Add your cooked ingredients to the hopper – don't overfill it for best results.
- Turn the handle clockwise to start processing the food.
Keeping It Going
- For best results, rinse the moulin immediately after use before food hardens.
- Disassemble the unit completely by removing the blade and sieve for a thorough clean.
- All stainless steel parts are easy to wash with warm, soapy water.
- Ensure all components are completely dry before reassembling and storing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main benefit of a food mill over a blender?
A: A food mill separates the skins, seeds, and tough fibres from the pulp, resulting in a smoother, lighter texture. A blender simply pulverises everything together.
Q: Is this Tellier J166 food mill dishwasher safe?
A: As it's made from stainless steel, the components are generally dishwasher safe. However, to ensure its longevity, we always recommend a quick hand wash after use.
Q: Can it really handle making mashed potatoes?
A: Absolutely! It's one of its best uses. It processes cooked potatoes into a wonderfully fluffy, lump-free mash without making them gluey, which can happen with a blender.
Q: Is it difficult to turn the handle?
A: It requires some manual effort, but the long handle is designed to provide excellent leverage, making the process smooth and efficient for well-cooked ingredients.
Q: Can I use it for hot foods right out of the pan?
A: Yes, the full stainless steel construction is perfect for processing hot ingredients like cooked tomatoes for a passata or vegetables for soup.
Q: How does it stay in place on a bowl?
A: It features two fixed legs with non-slip feet and a folding front leg that rest on the rim of your bowl or pot, creating a stable and secure base for working.
Q: What kinds of recipes is this kitchen vegetable strainer best for?
A: It's incredibly versatile for soups, sauces, fruit purees, jams, jellies, mashed vegetables, and even for making baby food.
Q: What is the main body made of?
A: The entire unit, including the body, blade, and sieves, is constructed from high-quality, durable stainless steel for professional use.
The Tellier Tradition: Crafting Culinary Classics
In a world of high-tech gadgets, there's a certain trust and reliability that comes with a brand like Tellier. For decades, they have been the go-to name for classic, non-electric French culinary tools that are built with one purpose: to do a specific job perfectly. The J166 commercial vegetable moulin strainer is a prime example. This isn't a machine with a motor that can burn out or a complex circuit board that can fail. It's a pure, mechanical tool that offers a lifetime of service. Investing in a Tellier moulin is about more than just buying a piece of equipment; it’s about embracing the craft of cooking. It provides complete control, connects the chef to the food, and delivers a quality of texture that chefs have relied upon for generations. It represents a long-term saving, not just in its durability, but in the consistent, high-quality results that keep customers coming back.
Explore more from TellierMastering Texture: The Power of Multiple Sieves
Ever wondered why your homemade puree doesn't have that silky restaurant-quality feel? The secret is often in the straining, and that's where the three interchangeable sieves that come with this commercial vegetable moulin strainer are brilliant. Having multiple sizes isn't a gimmick; it's about giving you complete control over your final dish. Think of it like an artist having different paintbrushes. You'd use the fine-holed sieve for a delicate raspberry coulis, the medium one for a classic, smooth tomato passata, and the coarse one for a rustic, hearty apple sauce or fluffy mashed potatoes. It allows you to tailor the texture perfectly to the dish, a level of precision you just can't get from a one-size-fits-all blender.
Who Should Buy This?
- Restaurants & Gastropubs: For creating signature smooth soups, velvety sauces, and the perfect lump-free mashed potatoes.
- Care Homes & Hospitals: Ideal for preparing nutritious, soft, and easily digestible pureed meals with an appealing texture.
- Artisan Jam & Sauce Makers: Perfect for processing fruits and tomatoes, efficiently removing skins and pips for a premium product.
- Mobile Caterers & Event Chefs: A reliable, non-electric tool that's portable and ready for prep work anywhere, from a food festival to a wedding venue.
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