The excellence of the mill, tradition and milling know-how
At the Moulin de Colagne, the tradition of working with flint stone millstones and refining with SODER is deeply rooted in the way we create our flours. This ancestral milling know-how, passed down from generation to generation, gives our products unparalleled quality and preserves the authentic characteristics of the cereals.
Flint millstone grinding
Our mill has preserved the tradition of flint stone milling. This method has its roots in the ancient history of milling. Flint millstones are much more than just a tool; they are the heart of our business. This milling technique preserves the authentic characteristics of cereals, ranging from flavour to nutritional value. When the grains are ground between these millstones, the aromas and essential qualities are preserved. This gives our flours their unique flavour and exceptional texture.
Refining with SODER
Another secret of our quality lies in the SODER refining process, a technique that enhances our flours by revealing their distinctive characteristics. SODER is a delicate refining process that completes the milling process. The end result is an exceptional flour, renowned for its superior quality.
The advantages of our production methods:
Preserving the traditional methods used to produce our flours has numerous advantages for all our products:
- A higher ash content for the same extraction rate
- Finer grain size
- Presence of wheat germ in the flour: vitamins, minerals, etc.
Exceptional bread-making behaviour:
- Compared with cylinder flour, millstone flour has a hydration rate that is 3 to 4% higher.
- It is more tolerant and easier to bake
- Better fermentation and development thanks to the presence of wheat germ in the flour and a much better starch-to-water ratio
- Appearance: greater loaf volume, better blade throw
- Uniform colour with no pitting, pronounced cream to grey colour depending on the type
- The crumb is nicely fluffy, with a typical, pleasant flavour.
These techniques, although old, nevertheless give our flours very high quality. We strive to maintain this artisanal know-how in Lozère.
The Expertise of our teams for your success:
Our consultant bakers are essential links in the chain, enabling us to showcase our milling expertise. They are the support and resources we need to meet your expectations and to support you. With their expertise, know-how and skills, our technical sales staff are the ambassadors for our products. They are ready to answer any questions, share their knowledge and advise you on the flour choices best suited to your needs. The personalised support of our technical sales staff is an essential part of our know-how at Moulin de Colagne. Thanks to their expertise in our products, our technical sales representatives work with you to help you create recipes and develop products.
Our ability to advise and help our customers is at the heart of our identity as millers and artisans of taste. Our commitment to sharing our expertise and supporting you are what makes us a partner of choice.
Authenticity & excellence
At the Moulin de Colagne, we are committed to preserving and sharing these treasures of milling expertise. This attention to detail, combined with our respect for tradition, is reflected in our bags of flour. When you choose our flours, you are opting for authenticity, quality and incomparable taste that result from our art of milling.
Our commitment to excellence and tradition is a reflection of our dedication to the preservation of our local heritage or lozerian terroir, whilst providing our customers exceptional flours. Come and see for yourself the fruits of our expertise at Moulin de Colagne. Where each flour tells a story of quality, authenticity and tradition, the heritage of milling.
