Is the part that grinds plastic or stainless steel?
1134820
That part is stainless steel. The rest is plastic other than the grinder and the strainer for the grinder. It really is a useful and handy tool for baby food.
1134821
stainless. But it doesn't do anything. You couldn't even mash a banana. You're better off with a food processor. This item was a complete waste of money.
1134822
Its stainless steel, but you can mash only boiled and softened foods. It is not good with raw foods.
1134823
The handle is plastic, but the grinding part is metal. One down notr to this product is the handle tightens up and then it's hard to turn. The solution I found was to unscrew the top part and turn it.
1134824
It is stainless steel but it's a piece of junk. Tried it a few times then threw it away. Not good quality and doesn't accomplish the job.
2253367
The blades (both of them) are stainless steel as is the shaft connecting the blades to the underside rotor.All I can see, other than what I described above is plastic.
445741
I think the whole thing (besides the plastic handle) is stainless steel, based on its description from all the sites I looked at.
2244262
No. The "pusher" that is used to get the food to the grinder is plastic, and the grinder itself is some kind of metal not stainless steel
2137540
This and most all grinders are machined from aluminum. This has a black titainium coating. I own this and it is awesome, huge too.
1826275
The front is a hard plastic. The grinder parts need to be sprayed with silicone spray before each use. This helps the meat that is being ground from sticking to all the moving parts. All of the parts can be disassembled for washing. The main body of the grinder wipes clean. This is a wonderful grinder. Best Christmas gift I have ever bought for my husband!
1873722
The grinding assembly is ceramic. The remaining metal parts are probably chromed steel.
545902
both... stainless steel face with plastic conections, i loved this product, the "humm" is very quite and i didnt even notice it after the first day, i bought two more after i got the first one!
2137543
Grinder is made out of titanium. Holds up to years of use without looking any worse for wear. Had one for over 8 years before I lost it. Definitely worth the price.
618398
Where can I get a replacement for the stainless steel cup with the grinder blade or such parts for this unit?
2042750
all stainless. It is a wonderful grinder.....we use it frequently. We cook for our dogs....foster dogs.....and ourselves.....so we grind a lot of meat.
447828
We've had the grinder for quite a while and find it's no problem keeping it clean. The stainless exterior (other than the bean feed top and grounds container, both plastic) is great. No complaints, meets our needs perfectly.
852131
Steel. This is by far the best grinder I have ever seen for the money. It just might not be for you. Great deal.
1729031
All parts that contact food are stainless steel. Great upgrade from my first all plastic pos.
1592286
The forged cutting blade and the two grinder plates (medium and coarse), are stainless steel. These are the parts that benefits from the steel's durability. The rest is made of aluminum, except for the food pusher which is plastic and also is for storing the grinder plate not in use. It's all very well made.
254003
I agree that the manufacturer should be consulted on this answer. I also agree that the grass isn't in contact with the plastic that long, but it is still strained through the plastic casing. I've used a comparable stainless steel grinder and been dissatisfied with the difficulty of straining the grass through it, so I still recommend the plastic unit.
899681
The only plastic part that comes in contact with the fresh coffee grinds are the plastic sections of the filter basket. The brewed coffee travels through plastic parts into the carafe. The carafe also has a plastic lid.