# Minimalist Translucent Pepper Mills Nendo's Pepper Pestle Stores and Crushes Dried Peppercorns By Amy Duong | Published 2019-01-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-pestle References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2019/01/28/nendo-made-a-minimal-no-nonsense-pepper-mill/) & [nendo.jp](http://www.nendo.jp/en/) The Pepper Pestle by Japanese design studio [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-knives) is a simplistic kitchenware item designed specifically for Valerie Objects. It does not involve any blades, handles, grinders, rotating components, or additional assemblies, relying solely on its constructed shape. It functions as both a sleek storage unit and a spice crusher, holding [dried peppercorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-peppercorn) and ready to crush up any spices necessary. The structure functions as a mortar and pestle, featuring a hallow translucent, slightly frosted glass bottle and finger dimples on the sides to hold. There are also some ridges at the bottom of the piece in order to crush up spices against the resting glass tray. The special bottle also comes with a corkstop so that it can hold all the peppercorns in an [airtight manner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herb-storage-container) to promote longer freshness. Image Credit: Akshiro Yoshida ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Translucent Kitchenware:** Opportunity for creating minimalist, translucent kitchenware items that offer both functionality and aesthetic appeal. - **Bladeless Spice Crushers:** Opportunity to develop spice crushers that do not involve blades or rotating components, providing a safer and more user-friendly alternative. - **Sustainable Food Storage:** Opportunity to design food storage solutions that promote longer freshness, such as airtight containers with cork stoppers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Potential for innovative kitchenware companies to incorporate translucent designs and functional features into their product line. - **Spice Industry:** Opportunity for spice companies to create bladeless spice crushers that offer convenience and safety for consumers. - **Food Storage Industry:** Potential for companies in the food storage industry to develop sustainable storage solutions that help to extend the freshness of various food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Pepper Grinder Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zjddg.md) - [Dual Spice Shaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stui.md) - [Modern Geometric Artful Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-collection-1.md) - [Warm Wooden Condiment Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michele-de-lucchi.md) - [Luxurious Electric Pepper Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-grinder.md) - [Outdoor-Friendly Pepper Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-pepper-mill.md) - [Hourglass-Shaped Kitchen Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grains-of-time.md) - [Multi-Seasoning Spice Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpan-mastermill.md) - [Vampire-Inspired Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-crusher.md)