The porcelain ones are cheaper but the granite variety have more weight i think that might make it easier to grind mash things.
Difference between porcelain vs ceramic mortar and pestle.
Many of styles of mortar and pestle exist like wood cast iron ceramic stoneware and suribachi style from japan with ridges in the bowl to aid with grinding.
Key difference ceramic vs porcelain many people think ceramic and porcelain are the same material and the two words can be used interchangeably.
There are slight differences in how ceramic tile and porcelain tile.
This is a review comparison between a porcelain and granite mortar and pestle.
Porcelain mortars are sometimes conditioned for use by grinding some sand to give them a rougher surface which helps to reduce the particle size.
However there is a difference between these materials based on their properties and usages.
Unlike the modern electric grinders the mortar and pestle is a traditional way and still remains the best way to get oil and flavour our of the plants you.
Fennel seeds in particular would not yield.
The chefsofi mortar and pestle set 2 cup capacity.
In thailand a ceramic mortar and pestle is used to lightly bruise ingredients for green papaya salad.
The key difference between ceramic and porcelain can be explained as below.
In japanese cooking the mortar and pestle known as a suribachi is used.
There is no visible english datasheet on mapei s website for ceramic tile mortar.
Jul 29 2013 ok so the spec sheet for porcelain tile mortar says 100 600 psi shear strength depending on the tile and substrate.
Obviously i am happy with the purchase of our cole mason mortar and pestle.
Into a paste for dry rub.
Tiles are adhered to an underlayment of cement board using a mortar based thin set adhesive.
Rough ceramic mortar and pestle sets can be used to reduce substances to very fine powders but stain easily and are brittle.
However the granite sets are more porous so i think they might be harder to clean.
Experienced dismal failure using a wooden mortar and pestle to grind fennel seeds rosemary garlic etc.