How to Refill an Aldi Pepper Grinder

[@learning.isnt.linear]

There was a good comment that talked about the plastic grinder. As far its effects for this specific plastic, I am not sure, but perhaps it would just be better to buy a quality grinder in the first place. In this economy, it is tough not to always look for a money-saver. But the solution to the engineering problems is what intrigues me.

[@briancurtis4592]

The point of this, for those who are wondering, is that it's more economical (cheaper per ounce of peppercorns) to buy the large container of peppercorns than to buy a new jar with the grinder. It saves money over time.

[@raenieves6415]

thanks for the tip on opening, and the tip on a better replacement from the comments!!

[@dgafbrapman688]

Dont use these cheap store bought disposable grinders. The actual grinding teeth are made of plastic and grind themselves away as they grind the pepper or especially salt. Buy refillable ones that have either ceramic or stainless grinders. Micro plastics are a very real issue and its things like this that cause the most exposure.

[@learning.isnt.linear]

This is a good insight.

[@sharonoddlyenough]

This is only a short term solution while you look for a pepper grinder with metal or ceramic teeth at your local thrift store. The plastic teeth on these containers chip away into your food and the grinding abilty of the device degrades sharply past the initial fill.

[@dgafbrapman688]

Nice copy paste comment bot

[@sharonoddlyenough]

@@dgafbrapman688 nah dude, I'm just giving an alternative somewhere between eating plastic particles in your food and going out and buying a new pepper grinder, while explaining why.

[@kemicala]

Well damn, should have read the comments before filling up like 4 of them 🤦🏿‍♂️