{"product_id":"stone-molcajete-pestle-mortar-small","title":"STONE MOLCAJETE PESTLE \u0026 MORTAR SMALL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade and imported from Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolcanic stone pestle and mortar Handmade in Mexico. Requires \"cured - season\" preparation and special care. The molcajete is a traditional Mesoamerican mortar and pestle, widely used in Mexico. It is used to grind or crush foods, such as grains, spices, and vegetables, intended for the preparation of sauces and other dishes. To grind the ingredients, a stone cylinder called tejolote or commonly referred to as a molcajete stone is used. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe molcajete should not be confused with the metate, which is used to grind corn. Volcanic stone has a porous texture and low hardness, offering infinite possibilities for carving and cutting .The volcanic stone comes from the magma or lava inside a volcano that, when it reaches the cold surface, quickly turns into stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e hand-washing to preserve the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e100mm in Diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note, some images may include our Dyke \u0026amp; Dean logo as a watermark which does not appear on the product itself and that some colours and finishes may vary due to screen calibration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UTILITARIO MEXICANO","offers":[{"title":"STONE MOLCAJETE PESTLE \u0026 MORTAR SMALL","offer_id":40018142691383,"sku":"DDVOCANICMORT1C","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/2162\/files\/stone-molcajete-pestle-mortar-small-dyke-dean-534564.png?v=1712380318","url":"https:\/\/www.dykeanddean.us\/products\/stone-molcajete-pestle-mortar-small","provider":"DYKE \u0026 DEAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}