# Flavor-Infusing Kitchenware The Himalayan Salt Mortar and Pestle Extracts Oils from Ingredients By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2014-12-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalayan-salt-mortar-and-pestle References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2014/12/himalayan-salt-mortar-pestle.php) & [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/himalayan-salt-mortar-and-pestle) Using [dried spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-dust) can decrease the amount of flavor you're actually able to get out of them, which is what the Himalayan Salt Mortar and Pestle looks to solve by effectively encouraging the use of fresh ingredients. The Himalayan Salt Mortar and Pestle works by drawing out the [essential oils in fresh ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-oil-maker) as you muddle them to make them as enriching as possible. Probably the best feature of the Himalayan Salt Mortar and Pestle is that anything you muddle will be infused with an [added saltiness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teksalt) that's likely to cut down on the amount of salt you'll need to add in afterward. Easy to care for, the Himalayan Salt Mortar and Pestle is an awesome option for amateur and advanced chefs alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fresh Ingredient Cooking:** The rise of this trend opens up opportunities for companies to develop new products that allow individuals to easily cook with fresh ingredients. - **Infused Kitchenware:** Businesses can create more flavor infusing products like the Himalayan Salt Mortar and Pestle to appeal to consumers who want to enhance the taste of their dishes. - **Natural Food Alternatives:** As more people look for ways to reduce their sodium intake, businesses can create more products like the Himalayan Salt Mortar and Pestle that offer natural alternatives to traditional ingredients. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware Manufacturing:** Companies that manufacture kitchenware can innovate and create new ways to infuse herbs and spices into dishes. - **Food and Beverage:** In the food and beverage industry, companies can develop new products to accommodate the trend of using fresh ingredients in cooking and infusing flavors. - **Healthy Living:** The rise in interest in healthy living presents opportunities for companies to develop alternative products like the Himalayan Salt Mortar and Pestle to cater to consumers who want to eat healthier. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Table Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-seasonings.md) - [Salt-Mimicking Kitchenwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bowl-and-spoon.md) - [Cocktail-Friendly Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-and-cocktail-salts.md) - [Premium Peppercorn Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-peppercorn.md) - [Multi-Seasoning Spice Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpan-mastermill.md) - [Exotic Salt Product Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maldon-salt-merchants.md) - [Premium Sea Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-sea-salt.md) - [Premium Salt Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-gift-pack.md) - [Essential Spice Starter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-spice.md)