23 October 2016

The Many Benefits Types And Uses A Portable Herb Grinder Has

By Susan Lee


The kitchen is the arsenal for so many fascinating cooking tools. Very simple tools have been innovated to become more efficient for every cooking enthusiast and professional. These utensils and containers vary in shape, size and purpose and were invented to either make the cooking experience efficient or help enhance the flavor of the food.

One of the more popular kitchen tool is the grinder. These can range from the more primitive mortar and pestle to even altering the essential use of a coffee grinder. A new handy tool is the portable herb grinder. For one, it can be brought anywhere since it is very compact.

These well designed tools save time and energy and lets the cook focus on the more important part of cooking, making sure the food tastes great. This particular tool makes the spices so fine that their flavors are properly distributed and are maximized. This is a great improvement compared to having irregular lumps of ingredient on the dish.

The grinder can come in different types, both material and structure wise. There are always pros and cons for each type. Purchase is dependent on preference, usage and budget. Grinders can be made out of wood, metal, plastic 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 herb grinders are delicate. So it is best only used for softer spices. Plastic can easily be the cheapest among them all. But still this type comes with a price. This material is prone to chipping and plastic is an obviously not an ingredient to anything humans should ingest.

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.

There are different methods to cleaning these tools. One way is through sterilization. Metal types are simply placed in a pot of boiling water. Another way is using a soft bristle toothbrush to do the job with some water. This will take some effort but this method has the cleanest result.

Any cooking enthusiast would strongly consider getting this tool. This guarantees every cooked meal smelling delectably of fresh herbs and spices. There is nothing more organic and delicious than growing the spices, drying them and then using them directly, when compared to the grocery store alternative.




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