Helen&rsquo;s Asian Kitchen Mortar and Pestle, Bamboo, 3.25 x 3-Inch Mortar with 6.25-Inch Pestle Helens Asian Kitchen Bamboo Mortar and Pestle Set for grinding items into a fine paste or powder Made from 100-percent natural bamboo; fast-growing, fully sustainable alternative to traditional materials for a more sustainable living Easily break down ingredients; speed up food preparation with little effort; deep shape for crushing herbs, spices and roots, like ginger and turmeric Make aromatic dry rubs, curry pastes, pestos, nut butters, ground cinnamon or grind peppercorns, prepare holistic remedies, pulverize pills, and more Easy to use and clean; mortar 3.25 x 3-inch, pestle 6.25-inch; rinse in hot water, no soap; dry thoroughly