Mulino Marino tradition meets innovation

Embracing Tradition and Sustainability: Exploring Mulino Marino, an Organic Flour Haven in Cossano Belbo

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Cossano Belbo lies a treasure trove of culinary heritage: Mulino Marino, an organic flour mill steeped in history. This quaint Italian town is not only known for its breathtaking scenery but also for housing a mill that stands as a testament to time – a French limestone mill stone dating back to 1956.

Unveiling History’s Flourishing Legacy

Mulino Marino, with its roots deeply embedded in the rich soil of tradition, traces its origins to a bygone era. The heart of this mill beats to the rhythm of a historic limestone mill stone, a relic transported from a French cave over half a century ago. Crafted in 1956, this mill stone embodies craftsmanship that has endured through generations, faithfully grinding grains into flour using age-old techniques powered by modern technology and a powerful solar array.

Organic Flour Crafting Redefined

Within the walls of Mulino Marino, tradition meets innovation in the pursuit of crafting exceptional organic flour. While the limestone mill proudly preserves its heritage, the ethos of the mill embraces modernity, championing organic farming practices. The result? Flour that not only captures the essence of time-honored methods but also adheres to the highest standards of organic production. The stone milling actually preserves all the natural nutrients of the grain, the idea is to lose as little as possible in the processing. The stone works at 10x slower pace than modern industrial mills and as a result the temperature stay lower (around 45 degrees)

This union of tradition and innovation forms the cornerstone of Mulino Marino’s philosophy, ensuring that each grain that passes through the mill undergoes a meticulous journey, emerging as flour of unparalleled quality.

As I stepped into this flour haven, the air was laden with the nostalgic scent of grains and history, beckoning me to embark on a journey through the intricate artistry of flour milling…I can promise you it is intricate and multistep process that is quite complex especially for the white flour we use in Italy. This involves multistep milling and separation and re milling in a progressively fine drum until you reach tipo 00. You can see the bank of progressively smaller and finer milling machines with steel drums in the video below.

Now I have stocked up on flour I need to put this flour to the pizza test!! In all likelihood we will be using this for our future pizza experiences and you will be able to buy a sample starter pack to take home with you.

Mulino marino you can find out more here https://www.mulinomarino.it/it/Li