Question from Karen
I use a mortar a pestle daily to crush large mineral pills that I can’t swallow. I have a stainless steel one. I also have a ceramic one that is made in China. All ceramic mortar and pestles appear to me to have a chalky area where the grinding occurs and it looks like some minute amount of the ceramic must end up in the final grind. Which is safer? I know there are also marble ones on the market. Thank you!
Debra’s Answer
There are so many mortars and pestles on the market made of different materials.
Stainless steel contains heavy metals that could grind in. Likewise ceramic.
I would choose one made of marble, wood, or some other natural material that is not manufactured. That would have the least contaminants.
