can I grind up things like my dry Turmeric, ginger, grains, etc with the vitamix?
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I think you can. You would have to have a sizeable quantity though. It's like a blender on steroids but it has to have enough to work with.
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you can. I am a vegan chef and use these a lot. I would peel first though. For grains, I would soak them first but still, it can even be used as a mill to make things like flax powder. If you want more advanced techniques, I have machines with 3 button capabilities and different carafes, one for dry and one for wet ingredients. Feel free to ask me any more questions. Joe Lucier
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I ground flaxseeds once. It packed up in the bottom, so one would need to stir it up a bit. Also warmed the flax, so you wouldn't do it a long time, because it's a powerful machine. It warms up. Blended soup can be warmed this way.
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I haven't tried this. I believe a coffee grinder would be best for these things. I have only done frozen bananas, nuts, and carrots which it pulverizes, so I assume that it can.
602613
I don't think so, depending on the amount you plan to grind, for small amount how about mortar and pestle and large a good blender. The one your checking on is made for nutmeg.
1486122
We use this product in India, and it works well for grinding rice and lentils for idli and dosa. Make sure you soak the rice & lentils overnight before grinding. Also, thought this product (and any Indian mixie) works well for this purpose, you may want to consider a wet grinder if you are planning to grind batter on a regular basis. Wet grinders are designed for that job.
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Vitamix can do a few food processing things Ninja can't from what I understand (I have not owned the Ninja but read up on Consumer Reports before purchasing my Vitamix). Vita can do flours and doughs in the dry grains container attachment and can make hot soup ready to go in it. Other than that if you are just looking for super good blending of smoothies, drinks or making some nut butters and hummus (or the like)...the Ninja seems to be a good deal for a low price. That being said, I love the vitamix and it's been around longer and known for it's longevity if used properly. The Ninja is new to the market so reliability has yet to be seen.
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Absolutely! Its great for pretty much everything. I will say don't try and put anything frozen through, it will lock up the screw and the machine will shut down. And the highly moist fruits and veggies will give plenty juice, you can always run the expelled fibers back through the grinder. Hope this helps!
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I'm answering an old question, but yes, it can grind seeds. I made tahini with it the other day -- just sesame seeds and olive oil. It worked very well.
2080733
yes! I compared this to the vitamix and decided to keep this one for 1/10 the price. It made both almond and coconut butters just as smooth as well a blending the greens in green smoothies. The only difference is it takes a few minutes longer. Keep tamping at the edges and it will liquify then let it run for a few minutes...I leave the room :)
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I dont know about the barf diet but if it involves ground meat you can get a grinder attachment for a kitchenaid mixer and i know the vita mixer will chop meat on a small batch basis. Other than that maybe you can get a used one from a restaurant supplier or buy a used one from an auction from a supermarket or restaurant. Good luck
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I think the vitamix750 odds wonderful and would do a great job. The Nutrimill would also work very well. We do sell several mills and blenders.
929105
yes. the grinder can be used to grind anything, even dried spices, that is large enough to need grinding. you will have to clean the grinder after each use or before grinding coffee beans, so that your coffee doesn't taste off.
1225757
I suppose it depends on the consistency you desire. The unit is designed to make fine powderish-like product from things like coffee beans, dried rice etc. If you want the herbs "chopped" this is probably not the right product.
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You can only grind dry, non-oily ingredients. It works excellent on grains for sure. Love this grinder! Highly recommend.
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I haven't used mine yet, but I bought it to grind wheat, corn, and heavier grains. I would throw sesame seeds and poppy seeds into my Vitamix to grind them I think. I grind peanuts in my food processor to make peanut butter...I make hummus and grind everything in my food processor, but usually buy my tahini (sesame seeds--sim sim) already ground. I would think unless you were grinding up a huge amount of sesame seeds I'd stick to one of those for grinding. I think they'd gum up the works of the corn grinder unless you stopped before they turned to paste. For tiny amounts of poppy seeds I'd use a coffee grinder (new one, not old fashioned).
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Yes, but only on the very fine setting, and then very slowly if you are grinding by hand. If you need flour that fine, you should consider motorizing.
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I was thinking about using larger hardware store chips and just grinding them in my Vitamix. I think it should work.
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I have only used it for pepper, but Yes, you can set the grind to quite fine.
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Yes, you can use this as you would any grain, but first you must "grind" it. You do not have to purchase a grinder, but may use your food processor or blender to do a couple or few cups at a time. I would assume that it would be the ultimate in freshness, just like grinding your own coffee beans. These wheat berries are very fresh, and yummy to chew a mouthful at a time (uncooked--raw) for a snack. Very healthful too. Or cook them like brown rice. Can do lots of things.