Why choose ceramic burr for seasoning grinder?
Many years ago, the grinding burr in peppercorn mills was made of plastic, but it's easy to wear out and not enough tough to grind some hard spice seeds. With technology's development, people found advanced ceramics present outstanding hardness. eco-friendly free of any hazardous heavy metals and excellent corrosion resistance. Especially, both steatite and alumina offer ideal cost-efficient strength, so they have been becoming the raw material for producing the grinding burr in seasoning grinder.
Some people find it's bothering about refilling or cleaning and maintenance. They prefer purchasing a new set of throwaway grinders because they are convenient and that is why they are called disposable. The grinding core of the disposable grinder is generally made of steatite.
Reusable Grinder vs. Disposable Grinder
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Reusable Grinder |
Disposable Grinder |
PROS |
Reusable
Consistent in grind sizes
Totally recyclable
For the higher end market |
Easy to use
No need to wash
Cheap and affordable
For the low-end market |
CONS |
Relatively expensive
Refilling may be troublesome
Requires cleaning and maintenance |
Non-refillable / one-time use / disposable
Doesn't do well with grinding consistency
Difficult to recycle |