Mortar and Pestle: Introduction, Composition and Their Uses
Mortar and Pestle
Mortar and pestle are applicable since ancient times to still now to prepare ingredients or substances by crushing and grinding them into a fine paste or powder in sectors like the laboratory, kitchen, and pharmacy. They are also known as mortar grinding machines.
Composition of Mortar and Pestle
The mortar is a bowl. It is typically made of hardwood, metal, ceramic, or hard stone, such as granite. Whereas the pestle is a heavy and blunt club-shaped object and made of the same material.
Handling
- Place the substance to be ground in the mortar.
- Press and rotate pestle onto it until the desired texture is achieved.
Uses
They are used for the following purposes-
- mincing
- grinding
- mixing
Beneficial Use of Mortar and Pestle
Pestling offers the advantage that the substance is crushed with low energy so that the substance will not warm up.
Selection of Mortar and Pestle
It fully depends on your purpose of use. e.g. marble and granite. They are long-lasting and nonporous, marble and granite mortars and pestles provide a very hard base and they are applicable for grinding spices, seeds, and nuts. They have a smooth surface for cleaning. The lack of texture means you can easily collect and use every speck of spice from the bowl without losing any crevices or cracks.
Price of Mortar and Pestle
They are available in a wide range of prizes depending on the ingredients used to make them. You can buy from 5 USD to 30 USD.
Bibliography
- https://www.britannica.com/technology/mortar-and-pestle
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortar_and_pestle
- https://istore.com.np/home-living-and-furniture/kitchen-and-dining/kitchen-utensils/mortar-and-pestle/grind-utensil/
- https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/a-guide-to-choosing-a-mortar-and-pestle-article
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