# Pulverizing Squirrel Nut Grinders This Adorable Squirrel Will Mill Your Nuts into Minced Remains By Janelle Savel | Published 2014-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squirrel-nut-grinder References: [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/6436/Squirrel-Nut-Grinder?via=whatsnew) & [exhibitorlist](http://www.exhibitorlist.co.uk/top-drawer-london-2014/exhibitor/306/cubic-products-ltd) If you want to chow down on nuts like a squirrel but don't have teeth sharp enough for a task like that, you need a squirrel nut grinder. This little gadget lets you pulverize whole nuts by yourself. Just fill up the canister with pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts or anything other delicious nut and allow the cute squirrel to take care of the rest. The jar is printed with cup measurements which is also handy for your baking needs. When this grinder isn't being used, it makes an endearing countertop accessory. Now you can have [freshly ground nuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/java-g25) without spending unnecessary money on pre-crushed bulk. Since the nuts will be much easier to eat, you can easily [toss them in salads or recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-toppers), and get a little more healthy protein in your diet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Home Food Preparation:** The squirrel nut grinder is an example of a kitchen gadget that facilitates home food preparation and encourages healthier diets. - **Sustainability:** Freshly grinding nuts reduces packaging waste and eliminates the need for store-bought pre-packaged products, promoting sustainability. - **DIY Culture:** The squirrel nut grinder is part of the growing DIY culture, which gives consumers more control over their food and encourages unique and creative kitchen experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Gadgets:** The squirrel nut grinder demonstrates the potential for growth in the kitchen gadgets industry, particularly for devices that reduce food waste and encourage healthy food choices. - **Sustainability:** The squirrel nut grinder has implications for the sustainability industry, particularly for companies looking to reduce environmental impact by promoting waste reduction and more sustainable food practices. - **DIY Culture:** The squirrel nut grinder reflects the growth of the DIY culture industry, especially as related to food and cooking, and the potential for new and innovative kitchen gadgets and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Springy Safety-Focused Nutcrackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicone-nutcracker.md) - [Industrial Nut Butter Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-butter-grinder.md) - [Elegant Nutcracker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maillet.md) - [Culinary Snack Product Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-duster.md) - [Automated Sifting Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airmill-coffee-grinder.md) - [Single-Serving Nut Milk Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-nut-milk-maker.md) - [Nut-Based Meat Replacements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walnut-meat.md) - [Precision Coffee Grinding Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neccst-coffee-grinder.md) - [Versatile Nut-Based Recipe Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-nut-toppers.md)