All You Need To Know About Getting A Portable Herb Grinder

By Susan Lee


The many tasks and ways of cooking a dish has spurred many kitchen tools and instruments that have evolved through time. These inventions aim to make cooking a more efficient art and a more precise science. These incredible designed instruments can be easily found anywhere.

One of the more clever inventions to replace the more manual way of granulating herbs is the grinder. These are compact and circular and are able to contain a small amount of herb. A portable herb grinder only needs to be twisted to work. This makes it perfect for outdoor cooking activities.

These machines were made to save people time and energy from pounding on herbs until they are granulated. These instruments are not only efficient but the end result is having more flavorful spices. This is not the same way of flavorful when a dish has just a lump of herb that get accidentally eaten followed by an unwanted burst of flavor.

These utensils are made out of different type of materials. Whatever type one chooses to purchase, is according to preference but there area some strong pros and cons. The materials grinders are made of vary from natural to synthetic. These are commonly wood, plastic, metal and aluminum.

Aluminum and other alloy base grinders are proven as the most durable types. But the metal can be harmful if it comes in contact with the body. Considering that there could possibly be a really little amount of metal that could get in the ground spices, this risk could be given a pass.

Wood is a very delicate material used for this instrument. It can easily break if used with black pepper seeds. It is meant for softer herbs. Plastic is the least recommended since the spikes that ground the spices can chip off and get mixed with the food, which is very harmful even in such little amounts.

These simple machines differ in structure based on their function. There are different numbers of chambers for each kind. A two chamber grinder does not have the convenience of a catcher and is the messier option. A three chambered one has a catcher and can be directly used with a measuring utensil. The most complex on the list is the four chambered type complete with the catcher and a scraper included for particles that might get caught in the chamber.

Cleaning and maintenance are simple since these tools are compact. The sterilization is a quick way of cleaning through the metal types. This will not do well with other materials such as wood and plastic since it involves soaking the grinder in boiling water. There is also using a soft bristle toothbrush with water and gently scrubbing. A combination of both methods may be also used for a thorough cleaning.

When one is an avid fan of growing their own herbs and spices, this tool is definitely a must have. The huge gap in flavor becomes apparent when freshly ground spices from a home grown plant is compared to the spices at the grocery. There is a more organic and natural burst of flavor in the dish.




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