Can this be used to grind all kinds of beans? Example, soybeans, cocoa beans , wheat berries?
141159
We use it for spice. Not sure, but think it would depend on how moist and fibrous the bean.
1599793
I don't think it would be good for that. its light weight plastic. I would just use a bench grinder for that.
853492
I use it only for coffee beans. Works fine but you have to judge how long to grind. My previous coffee grinder had automatic gring setting from course to fine. That is my only complaint
2243855
I use this grinder for coffee beans and nuts only. I do not think it is made for wet ingredients.
1961609
I haven't tried soy beans, but it will grind corn. They sell an auger separately that will accommodate larger items you might want to grind.
929104
I used it to grind whole black peppercorns and it worked well. It grinds well, the only thing is that you cannot really adjust the grinder to have fine grind. Hope this helps :)
1810342
I don't see why not. It's less hard than grains. It's a good thought... I was thinking of dehydrating home made dog food, and it would surely save space to grind it too! This handles some pretty tough whole wheat berries. I have run mine over an hour with the motor attachment. I opted for this one because I can also hand grind when the power is out. I make breads on the woodstove, which are great. Even power is on I do it! Make sure you realize only this deluxe can take the motor...I know that's not what you asked about...but the motor is very worth it! My only one little issue with this grinder for wheat....which is no big deal... but it may also be true with veggies...sometimes when you are near the end of what's in the hopper, sometimes (with motor OFF please!) need to push the stuff down a little more. Seems the weight of more stuff in the hopper does the pushing. Not an issue with the hand grinding so much, but could be. I poke the stuff down with a skewer and it works again for the duration of what's left in it. Very sturdy, very good, I use it on the finest setting, good fine powder comes out.
955109
Yes, but it will grind them very finely. I use it to grind both coffee and flax seed, and it does a fabulous job. For things that I want a courser grind, I usually use a small food processor that I have.
1225756
I've only used the grinder to grind black sesame seeds and peanuts. It works very well with small, hard, and dry seeds or nuts for sure. I probably would not use it to "chop" fresh wet plants like plants....
577210
Personally, I only use this grinder for coffee. Please see the description for any other food grinding
1792799
I don't see why not-it is a very durable grinder that should handle any plant material
820782
Yes, it will work. Any finely ground beans will leave some residual ground inside the grinder, however. Oilly beans may be less likely to build up static in the glass receptacle.
1086386
I am not familiar with grinding cocoa, but this grinder is so poorly made that I wouldn't recommend it for any use.
1579701
I have only used it to grind coffee to a fine grind. I don't know the answer to your question.
1231100
It should do fine grinding grains/seeds that aren't wet or oily. I use mine to grind millet and it works fine.
821488
I've only used this for soybeans. I put the soybeans in the funnel at the top and it goes in the grinder and it grinds the beans and the liquids goes out the spout solids goes out the back of the machine and is caught by the container. It's probably the same concept. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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No, I have only used it for coffee. I think that grinding moist substances, like ginger and garlic, would not work well unless it was fully loaded. I wouldn't do this with my mine.