Mortar and Pestle Set, Stainless Steel with Anti Slip Base and Detail Brush

This mortar and pestle set is perfect! I needed something to crush up pills for my dog. This set is great. It’s just the right size - small, but large enough to use easily. It is solid, stays put on the counter when using, has a little brush to sweep the particles out, and is easy to clean. I did not find the cover to be needed for my purposes, but others may have use for it. I researched a lot of mortar and pestle sets before choosing this one, and am so glad I did select it. I am very pleased with it. Don’t hesitate to purchase this set!

This is an excellent tool, but if you want to use it for crushing pills, be aware that most elderly people will probably not have the hand and arm strength it takes to crush the pills into a fine powder. I do this for my mother and I am in my early 60's and it's not easy for me, and I am still very active and am a round-the-clock caregiver. I first tried a screw-type crusher which was painful to twist tightly, caused wrist and elbow inflammation, and left way too much grit in the cup which then had to be smashed with a spoon - way too much work. This mortar and pestle will pulverize the pills into a fine powder...if you have the strength to work with it. After pulverizing the pills, brush the powder out of the bowl with the small brush that's included in the set, and then brush the bowl again to get as much of the fine powder out as possible. Wipe the bowl with a paper towel after each use to remove residue. People have complained about the bowl having a padded bottom and therefore it cannot be submerged for washing, but it is not necessary to submerge it at all. I did my initial wash with hot water and soap while holding the bowl upright to keep the bottom dry. After that, a simple wipe with a clean cloth or slightly damp paper towel will suffice, since the inside of the bowl is not being touched by fingers or used for food. If you want to make sure it's thoroughly disinfected, wipe it with a little bit of alcohol on a cotton pad. I haven't used the plastic lid that comes in the set, but it's provided to keep the particles from flying out of the bowl as you smash pills. You might want to use it for awhile until you get used to the feel of the pestle and how the pills react to the force you apply. Although the product is advertised in the vendor's photo with the rounded end of the pestle in the bottom of the bowl, it is much more comfortable and effective to hold onto the round end and crush with the flatter end; otherwise, you have nothing to hold onto and it's very uncomfortable when you're applying force. Both mortar and pestle are solid stainless steel; the bowl is very sturdy, and the padding on the bottom keeps the bowl from sliding. Some complaints in the reviews mention the bowl rusting, pills turning gray, metal shavings coming off the bowl and mixing with the pills, and the bowl being hollow and unstable (no way). I have not experienced any of these issues, and I have been using the mortar and pestle twice a day for 9 weeks. Excellent product.

Mortar and pestle: works great for crushing my dogs meds. My dog was started on medications and the only way she will take it is crushed up in her food. I first bought a plastic med grinder. One of her meds is much harder than the other and very difficult to crush in the plastic grinder, a few days in the plastic grinders base cracked. I then searched for something more durable and found this. It works great for crushing the pill that’s hard to crush, makes easy work of it and I don’t have to worry about cracking the bowl/base. Great for crushing pills, much better than plastic med grinders/crushers.

Good product.

Our Yorkie had to be put on heart medications so we needed to be able to grind them up into a powder that could be mixed into his food. We also needed something easy to keep clean, yet durable. This has been a great purchase! It grinds the meds into a fine powder and doesn't slip/slide around. It is a nice weight and a quality item. It cleans up easily. Because it is metal, it can be cleaned and used for spices, etc, down the line. (I have cleaned it and used it for spices and it works fabulously for that as well. I like it better than my wooden one.)

The mortar and pestle are crafted from high-quality stainless steel, giving them a sturdy and durable construction. When it comes to grinding and crushing ingredients, the Mortar and Pestle excels. Cleaning the mortar and pestle is a breeze. After each use, I simply rinse them with warm water and mild soap, then air dry thoroughly. Overall, I highly recommend the Culinary Essentials Mortar and Pestle to anyone looking to elevate their creations. With its durable construction, functionality, versatility, and easy cleaning, it's a must-have tool for anyone.

This is great quality- heay duty. I use it 2-3 times a day for my mom's meds. Love the cover too- just took some getting used to

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