Here at Mouli.co.uk we love moulis and want to spread the word about their greatness. We write plain-English guides to food mills, potato ricers and rotary cheese graters, the hand-cranked kitchen tools that make smooth mash, sauces, soups and baby food.
New to moulis? Read on for what they are and what they’re good for. Already know what you need? Start with one of our buying guides.
Our guides
What is a mouli?
A mouli is a hand-operated kitchen utensil that is used to process food by pushing the food over a grating disc. Food that is processed using a mouli ends up very fine, making them ideal for making baby food as well as creating purees. A mouli is similar to potato ricer as they both leave food finely prepared.
Are moulis the same as food mills?
You might often see moulis referred to as food mills and vice versa. Both products work in a very similar way, so if you can’t see the best mouli when shopping for one, try searching online for a food mill instead. You might increase the number of products that are displayed.
In the UK, “mouli” can also mean a hand-cranked rotary cheese grater, which is a different tool. If that’s what you’re after, see our guide to the best mouli graters.
What can you use a mouli for?
Moulis are often used to make homemade baby food, as they reduce food to a soft, fine consistency. The other main use is purées, but they work in any situation where you want to process cooked food smoothly.
- Mashed potatoes: smooth and creamy, without any lumps. See our mash recipe.
- Tomato sauce: purée cooked tomatoes without seeds or skin. Try our passata method.
- Baby food: puréed fruit and vegetables for weaning.
- Apple sauce: cooked apples, no peeling or coring. Here’s how.
- Berry jams: removes seeds and skins from cooked berries.
- Soups: purée cooked vegetables into smooth, creamy soups.
- Puréed vegetables: carrots, squash, swede and other root veg.
Not sure whether you need a mouli or a potato ricer? Our mouli vs potato ricer comparison sets out the pros and cons of each.
Moulis and food mills on Amazon.co.uk
A shortlist covering big and small batches, including the two our readers buy most often. Details are from the Amazon listings; check the listing for today’s price.
| Food mill | What stands out | |
|---|---|---|
| MasterClass stainless steel food mill | Heavy-duty, coarse, medium and fine discs, non-slip rest for bowls and pans. Our readers’ most-bought mill | See on Amazon |
| Moulinex Classic vegetable mill (small) | Made in France, stainless steel, two grids (fine and medium), dishwasher-safe, folding legs | See on Amazon |
| Gourmet Artiste stainless steel food mill | 2.3-quart bowl, three discs, side hooks to sit on a pan, dishwasher-safe. Aimed at tomato sauce and preserving | See on Amazon |
| Navaris 19cm rotary food mill | Stainless steel, three discs, a compact size for baby food and small batches | See on Amazon |
| IBILI Clásica 24cm food mill | Stainless steel, three sieves, dishwasher-safe. A simple budget option | See on Amazon |
| Tellier tinned steel moulin (31cm) | Catering size, three sieves (1.5, 2.5 and 4mm), for large batches of soup or mash | See on Amazon |
For more detail on each, read our guide to the best mouli food mills, or browse all moulis on Amazon.co.uk.
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