I have Aztec sea salt, which says to oven-dry it before using grinder -- does this grinder need for it to be dried first?
844185
I would probably do that. I filled mine with salt from Vietnam, not oven-dried, and it was too soft for this grinder and kept getting stuck. I eventually mixed with sea salt before figuring out you need to oven dry.
916891
Would not try to grind fresh ginger, ginger should be grated by hand. Dry spices work best for this type of grinder.
1080489
Yes, you turn them over to grind, the glass ball is the holding jar and is flipped over to grind. There are lids on the top that you have to remove to grind directly onto the food. I leave mine lidded when not in use, especially the salt so that it stays dry.
1647978
No you do not need a grinder! I have been using this Real Sea Salt for over 20 years and would not use regular table process salt. There is no comparison between the great taste of Real Salt and bland taste of process salt.
1439522
It's just salt... There shouldn't be any problem with grinders unless they are cheap plastic grinding wheels. It's no harder than typical table salt
663231
The salt will eventually corrode the metal grinder. The sell a silver one just for salt that works great.
529139
No, once you grind your herbs the pieces fall through holes under the blades. I actually have a mechanical grinder that I use to grind my stuff to a powder. the golden gate grinder always grinds it up enough to be perfect if I dare say so.
102121
I have the same salts and havent used these salts as of yet,but the grinders have no problem with regular hard salts
1004350
When I received mine, I immediately seasoned it with mineral oil. I only have to rinse it with water, and dry immediately.
1661997
In my experience...the answer would be NO...I tried to set this grinder to grind fine; if it's possible I sure couldn't figure out how to set this grinder on anything that would change it to grind salt crystals smaller at all..
690689
The grinder pieces are ceramic, so I've avoided using soap on them for fear that they might pick up a soapy taste. I simply pour hot water over the grinders and let them soak until the water cools. Then I re-rinse them and let them air dry. The rest of the contraption is plastic and metal, which I wash with a little dish soap.
390407
soap and water and then let it dry out good. Also don't forget that the grinders are adjustable also.
1875578
I find it varies with different peppercorns, there are lots to try In humid weather the peppercorns can absorb a little moisture and get tougher, don't grind up wellIf in doubt put the peppercorns on a tray in the oven for a short time to dry them outI'm very happy with this pepper grinder
193751
I never got any smell from the beginning so not sure why it is so.may be it might go away after 2-3 times. So its better not to grind anything in large quantity. Just for namesake grind something little and see if its going away and then use with large quantity.
1439519
You grinder should be able to grind your salt but it's tough to grind...I have my husband do it for me. :)
172199
You don't have to use a lot a little goes a long way. You cans dry it out in the oven and grind it to use it as table salt.
823026
Not to worry! It is not a salt "grinder". It is a salt "shaker". It is advised that you use Sea Salt only.