What's this?

[Yorky]

You did mention The Middle East so it may be a guajillo chilli?

 

[Herbie]

Is it for releasing pressure (as in a sealed jar)?

No

 

[Herbie]

Dried lime?

 

[Morning Glory]

Dried lime?

Correct!

 

[Morning Glory]

What's this?

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There is a metal looking thing in the middle which looks like a Phillips screw. Very odd.

 

[Morning Glory]

It almost looks like the open top of a pepper/salt mill. But not really and that wouldn't be for 'pushing'.

 

[Herbie]

Even husband didn't know what it is and it's in our tiny kitchen!

 

[buckytom]

A cleanout plug of some sort?

 

[Morning Glory]

Is it food related?
Is it part of a gas boiler?

 

[Yorky]

Yes, you push it, but it's not a button.

Nothing to do with gas rings/hobs?

 

[Herbie]

Yes it is food related.
Nothing to do with boiler or hob.
Want a clue?

 

[Yorky]

Want a clue?

Yes.

 

[Herbie]

It's a gadget.

 

[Morning Glory]

It's a gadget.

That doesn't help!

 

[Yorky]

Does it have a blade? Circular or otherwise?