A spice grinder (14) is disclosed which comprises a first static component (12) including means for attaching it to a container (10), and a second rotatable component (16) which fits on the first component (12). The first component (12) has a tapering bore (26) with teeth (28) projecting inwardly from the surface of the bore (26), and the second component (16) has a toothed portion (44) in the bore. Grinding takes place in the gap between the teeth (28 44) of the components (12 16) when the second component (16) is rotated with respect to the first component (12).The second component (16) includes a transverse closure partition (34) with a set of openings (42) in it through which ground spice falls from the grinder (14) when it is in an inverted position, and a tamper evident closure component (54) seals off the openings (42). The grinder (14) can also include a stop element (88) secured to the second component (16). The stop element (88) encounters the first component (12) if an attempt is made to pull the second component (16) of the first component (12).
