What sets this mortar and pestle apart is the silicone base.
Marble mortor and pestle vs granite.
A regular mortar and pestle out of ceramic or granite will not work for a fat squishy fruit like avocado.
Traditionally used in thai cookery especially for.
It will just squish around and out of the bowl.
Obviously i am happy with the purchase of our cole mason mortar and pestle.
Here s why some are better suited to certain tasks than others.
Marble and granite long lasting and nonporous marble and granite mortars and pestles provide a very hard base for grinding spices seeds and nuts as well as a smooth surface for cleaning.
The granite surface of this mortar and pestle seems smoother than other versions that are more obviously ridged and rough textured.
Cole mason granite mortar and pestle 40 buy now commonly rated as the best on the market for its weight and balance this ultra sturdy granite mortar weighs a whopping 13 5 pounds and has a 2 cup capacity making it an ideal option for preparing larger quantities.
The stone however is filled with tiny pits that are pretty efficient at grinding ingredients almost as well as craggier surfaces.