Has anyone used this mill for other spices ie mustard seeds, whole cumin, etc? Also, i don't see info on how much this mill holds? thanks!
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I have only used it for salt and pepper, but can't see why you can't used other spices. The grinding heads are ceramic and adjustable to grind size. I don't know how much it holds, at a guess around 3 to 4 tablespoons.
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this specific mortar and pestle i bought as a gift - i own a similar one though (mine is a bit larger), marble as well; i have never used it for peppercorns, however use it frequently for all kinds of seeds such a cumin, coriander, caraway, fennel and anise seeds; i tend to throw my salt in with the seeds to grind them and have no problems; or some sugar if i need seeds for a "sweet" recipe. The bowl as well as the pestle i have are not rough, but not polished smooth; need to be washed between spicy and sweet seeds. I find it easy!
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I haven't used a food mill to reduce a dry food to a powder, but I don't think it would work. A food mill is for moist foods, I don't think it would do much if anything with something dry and light like dried greens. A food processor is probably your best bet.
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I have used it to grind cashews to make a cashew-based dip and it worked fine but I have not used it for small seeds so can't tell you about that.
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Hi Francie,Yes, this is an awesome size for grinding small amounts of spices or seeds. However, I have never tried flax seeds, so can't really comment on them specifically. I love this little mortar and pestle. Just the right size for keeping handy by the stovetop and it is really lovely to look at.
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I use mine for makeup etc. but spices come in all different sized jars. I would use the rack measurement and the average jar measurement and guesstimate. :-)
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This is a true coffee grinder not the chopper type which could be used for herbs spices etc. I would put nothing in this mill other than coffee. For coffee it is excellent
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It will handle a large enough quantity of nuts just fine. It's really not designed to grind smaller amounts. You're better off with a coffee grinder for flax seeds and quantities of nuts and spices up to approx. 2 tablespoons. 1/4 cup may need to be done in 2 batches.
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I'm reading these questions, because I've received this item as a much-wanted gift. (I'm thrilled!) And, coincidentally, I've just read an interesting series of posts about using a pestle and mortar for making nut butters on another site. See link. (I hope it's OK to post it.) Look for the comment and answers from a poster named Nablusiya. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/796482?page=all
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I used mine to crush and make a nice granular batch of chai mixed spices. It took a while, mainly because I was using it incorrectly. My son corrected my next effort and it did a quicker job. I was grinding/crushing coriander seed. I didn't get a powder so can't say if anyone else with more knowledge or experience could do better. It was a coarse product at the end much the texture of instant coffee crystals. This was my first mortar and pestle, so I was a complete novice.
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5 1/2 inches tall about 3 in diameter.. holds about a cup or about two grocery store spice jars of missed whole herbs. If you use a mix that is without salt, you may want too add some salt crystals for salt grinders to absorb any moisture. Also beware the top outer ring is designed to slip off.. have lost it into soup more than once. the grind is set by a small white knob on top.. fro the coursed grind you have to unscrew until to comes off, then screw it on just one or two turns.. sounds complicated, but it stays set.. Note the bottom is notched slightly for ease of gripping.
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This Kitchen Mill WILL mill the following materials that have less than 15% moisture content: Wheat Lentils Garbanzo beans Barley Pinto Beans Chickpeas Most Type Beans Millet Green Peas Split Peas Legumes Oats Corn (including Popcorn) Soybeans Mung Beans Rice Sorghum (milo) Spelt Feed/Field corn Rye Triticale Quinoa Oyster shells Kamut Amaranth Teff The Kitchen Mill WILL NOT mill the following materials due to stickiness, oils, and moisture content: Sugar and Salt All seeds including Sunflower & Sesame Nuts of all kinds including Peanuts Dried fruits including dates and raisins Tapioca Pearls Coffee Beans Mesquite Beans - too fibrous Flaxseed Fresh or dried Herbs Fresh or dried Spices I have been very successful using my coffee grinder for this kind of jobs. It works great and usually you don't need many cups of nut or seed flour at a time.
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I would not recommend using fine seeds like chia maybe poppy or flax...they will diffently grind them to a very fine powder..I use the grinders for very coarse spices like Rosemary,oregano, etc. if you are interested in using them for spices I wouldn't purchase anything but this item, it grinds so fine you don't need to use allot while cooking and if you are bbq'ing the spices doesn't burn before the food is cooked.I hope this works.
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It holds the average amount that a regular salt mill holds. Fantastic tool for me as I use Selina sea salt that tends to be very moist.
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It produces fairly finely ground pepper, like any other typical pepper mill. There is no way that I'm aware of to adjust the grind. For your purpose, you may want to purchase an inexpensive coffee grinder and use it exclusively for grinding spices and herbs.
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Hi Laurie-this jar is fabulous--love all the different size holes--and I use it for Kosher Salt and it holds quite a bit...I googled it and it does in fact hold 6 ounces as Careful Shopper says. I wash it a lot in dishwasher as I like my salt shakers to be clean....I have 3 of them....couldn't live without them. Highly recommend them.
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I use it to grind medication for my dog. The bowl will hold 4 oz. but you couldn't really mix much in it. I have another one just like it I use for herbs. Very sturdy