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Instruments that can reduce food to fine particles, shavings, powder, purées, etc.
garlic press ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Utensil used to finely crush garlic cloves.
nutcracker ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Tongs used to break nutshells and release the kernel inside.
citrus juicer ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Instrument used to extract juice from citrus fruits, usually lemons or oranges.
mortar ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Hemispheric receptacle made of marble, porcelain or hardwood in which certain foods can be ground with a pestle.
pestle ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Usually heavy instrument whose short handle extends into a head; it is used mainly to grind seeds, dry ingredients and garlic.