Would this work as a spice grinder?
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I would not think so. It's a lousy pepper grinder; grinds well, but is sometimes impossible to stop. The switch sticks at "on." I'd try something else, perhaps the Cuisinart Miniblender. Great for small processing tasks like pesto, and for grinding spices. For the latter, though, I usually use a ceramic mortar and pestle. Oddly satisfying to grind away with a bit of elbow grease.
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Have not tried spices! Did read a review that it could be done. It utilizes a spinning blade. I used it to grind coffee and I can make it like powder if run twice on ESPRESSO setting. Of all the home size style Grinders I have reviewed I was sold on the over all sturdy construction, size/grid settings, and auto push button and manual stop this one has. Also that the grinding compartment with lid could just be lifted out away from the drive unit and cleaned even in a dishwasher. I am also able to, after grinding, remove cover/lid and lift grinding compartment out replace lid on compartment and turn upside down and dump coffee into the lid for holding and on the back of the grinder drive unit they gave you a cleaning brush with it's own storage to sweep out any remaining coffee still in grinding container. Glad I found this grinder and took time to research them all before deciding on this one. I paid $20 plus and now $19.00!!! If I had to choose all over again? I would still get this one!
529136
Tyler, thanks for the question. If you want your herbs ground to a 'powder' you are probably better off buying an electric spice/coffee grinder with a very fast spinning blade.
1833577
I would think that it would depend on the grind of your coffee. I found that too fine of spice did not work in this.
674567
I would say yes, but if you do pepper and spices I would keep it that way. It is not easy to completely clean if you were to then try grinding coffee.
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I imagine you could, but I'm not sure how well, a rotary grinder would probably be better for saffron. With this type of grinder you'd probably have to fold the saffron threads into a bundle then attempt to grind it, but I don't think it'd come out as well.
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I don't think so the space were you would put pepper or items to grind is very narrow so I don't think nuts or coffee beans would fit.
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I read the same thing before I made the purchase. I only use it for coffee beans , so I can't attest to how it works with spices. Wish I could have been more help . Best regards�
1191618
this unit would be too small for peppers. Check Amazon for a larger size that would work better. This grinder is good for small amounts only.
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You grinder should be able to grind your salt but it's tough to grind...I have my husband do it for me. :)
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I guess you could, although the salt grinder is for grinding salt, so it might grind the pepper different. Actually, I would stick to having one pepper and one salt in the same container.
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Cinnamon sticks?if you stacked them in tight it might b very well. It is a strong grinder. But, I can't promise. You will love it for many things, I can promise that!
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It will indeed. Please be mindful that the volume you can place in it is limited; it certainly more attractive than an electric burr grinder.
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Yes, this would work for any of those things. I would just make sure you have a neutral adjunct grain like rice to run through it after spices so you don't have cracked wheat tasting like cinnamon or cloves.
1070365
No. No coffee or spice grinder is designed to do that. Use a food processor, blender or immersion blender.
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I would say yes but I'd use a masonry grinder. This is used for smoothing surfaces.
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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.