Kitchen Spice Grinder【Superfine Grinding】Pepper Grinder Set, Silver1

I bought this because I had several boxes of very coarse salt to grind up to use. I needed something that would pulverize the salt into powder for a brining recipe I was making. I used a mortar and a pesil for this in the past but I felt like I lost so much salt in the process .. and it was very messy.This produce works as advertized. I put the salt into the top, screwed it back on and was able to pulverize a lot of salt within a few minutes. And that was because I had to empty out the bottle at the bottom so many times. (I wish it was bigger)And it does it pretty quick. To be honest, by the time I had the top screwed back on, a good portion of the salt had already been pulverized. The presser is just heavy enough that any force will send whatever you are trying to pulverize thru the screen inside. Then a few twists of the crank and I was done.To combat some of the salt collecting on the sides and not being pulverized.. I just held the grinder on the side and tapped it against the table to get stuff moved around. Then a few more cranks and it was done. There really wasn't much left that didn't get pulverized. I used a small paint brush (like a child's) to brush it to the center to get the rest of it pulverized.And my only big complaint is that it is top heavy and cannot stand upright on its own. So once I put the salt in, I had to crank it right away, then empty the jar at the bottom. Not too good if you aren't prepared.Two things to note tho1. Remember which part screws in where. The funnel part should be screwed in on the side that has less clearance where the threadding is than the other part. Or just pay attention when you take it apart, unlike I did the first time and got a bit concerned I was going to lose my salt that I had already put in there.fwiw this also may be why some experience metal flakes inside, too much pressure pressing the press against the metal screen.. it is aluminum tho.. soft metal. So it could happen. Just don't apply TOO much pressure and make sure the funnel end is screwed into the right spot. It'll do just fine.2. I'll also echo the review that said to wash it out first. It does have an oily coating to it when I first took it out of the box. (this is for the gears). So water and a little dish soap took care of that. I'll also add that I'd dry it all with paper towels.. then let air dry for at least a day. Why? Water seemed to get inside the gear mechanism and came out during my initial tests with table salt. Not nice to have clumped up salt all on the sides that had gotten wet. So let dry first for a day or two!And finally, the device came with two additional bottles, a larger metal storage container,a cute little funnel, and two funny looking spoons that I didn't have a use for nor really could figure out what they are for. It also came in a nice box that I'm keeping to storage it in when it's nice in use.Overall, decent device. Helped making grinding alot of kosher salt alot easier, a lot less messy, and a lot less waste.

Works great if there is no moisture in the spices you're trying to grind.YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO DRY YOUR SPICES BEFORE USING THIS GRINDER.If moisture is present when you grind, you can expect to turn most of it to mush, and more importantly, you will lose a lot of spice.Only grind in the direction that pulls the spices to the center. The wipers are curved. If you grind in the wrong direction, it forces the spices outwards, making recovery a huge hassle.Other than that, it's easy to use and easy to clean. I have started using a morter and pestle to get ultra fine spices, but this grinder is more than sufficient for normal spice users.Remember: DRY YOUR SPICES BEFORE GRINDING.

Super fine, works great!

The build quality is actually decent and it does what you need it to do. Very fine grain and will work forever if you take the time to learn to use it. HOWEVER, it is NOT ALUMINIUM as advertised because eventually the metal became green. It's plated copper and will leave your spices and your hands smelling like copper BAD.

Disappointed. Handle wasn't on when I received it. I tried putting the screw back in but it's stripped and fell right out. Had little black debris in product so maybe used before? Screen is course, not fine as stated. I was weary from all the reviews about the metal flakes but took a chance anyway. I cleaned it up and figured I just won't grind metal on metal. STILL metal flakes and now I don't feel safe using what I ground. Could be flakes of paint but still no good. Good idea, poor execution. It's just not worth the money even tho its fairly cheap.

This isn't sponsored. It's an honest review for everyone who's skeptical or unsure. So read the whole thing.-------Mine is for turning rock salt into salt powder.-------First, the contents:- the spice grinder itself- large, metal, keychain storage container with an attached spoon.- medium, glass storage container with a cap that has an attached spoon and is sealed with an o-ring.- small, glass storage container. No cap or spoon.- small, plastic funnel.- small, black brush.-------Second, issues people reported:Build Quality:- mine is solid as far as assembly and functionality. So are many other people's. This is Amazon, so If you get one that isn't, just have them send you a replacement. Complaining in the reviews benefits no one.Assembly Oil- mine didn't appear to have any oil at all, but I still washed it with dish soap and let it air dry overnight. I'd advise the same.Metal Flakes- the grinder is spring loaded, so this is completely dependent on how you use it. Main thing to remember, DON'T SPIN THE GRINDER WHEN IT'S EMPTY. Grinding a metal plate against a metal screen would probably result in what? Metal flakes, correct. So just make sure there's something in there beforehand and you should be good.Leaky Vials:- this one is true, but actually isn't due to the threads, it's due to how deep the cap is. If anything is stuck up there when you open the vial it will fall out. To mitigate this, hold the vial upright and firmly tap the cap a few times before opening it. Otherwise, I recommend buying a pack of the glass containers with the plastic top/spoon, instead of using the one provided.Stuck Spices- this one is also somewhat true. You're going to lose a very small amount, but the included brush minimizes that greatly.Wet Spices- I figured this would be common sense, but don't put anything still retaining moisture through the grinder. If you're not sure use a plate that's hot first.-------Third, some considerations:- depending on the amount of spices you typically get, this may not be optimal for you. I always get Salt#7, and it's perfect for that amount. If you only ever get say Salt#1 through Salt#3, it might not be best for you.- the included vials screw into the bottom of the grinder, which is very convenient. I'm unsure if other brands will fit.- take the grinder apart and remember how to it goes back together. It's not difficult, just easy to overlook if you're not aware.- when not in use, you can screw whichever vial you're not using into the grinder. This seals it up so nothing leaks out. However it won't fit back into its little box like this.-------Forth, the process:Vial & Load- screw in the vial you'll be using, unscrew the upper portion of the grinder and place your spices inside. It may take some trial and error to determine the optimal amount.Close & Shake- due to the fact that it's spring loaded, there will be resistance when closing the grinder. An easy method is pushing it down and turning counter clockwise until you feel it fall into the thread, then turn clockwise until its sealed. More than likely some of the spices have already been pushed through the screen, shake the grinder and they'll fall into the vial.Grind & Shake- turn the grinder one full rotation, then shake it so everything falls into the vial. Repeat for a MAXIMUM of three rotations, then open the grinder and check if there are spices left to grind. Remember, we're trying to avoid metal on metal. Use the brush to move anything from the perimeter to the center and grind for another rotation. If that doesn't work, use your finger to grind it through the screen.Seal & Store- once finished filling the vial you needed, replace it with the extra empty vial if its available. This seals the grinder so you can store it without the fear of it leaking. As for how often to clean/wash it, that's up to you.-------My overall consensus: If you've been wondering about this, wanting to try it, or have spices frequently enough that your current methods feel like a chore, buy it.I was on the fence for a long time because of the issues I read in the reviews, but now I wish I would've done it way sooner.Plus at less than $20, it's worth every penny.