Is the mesh fine enough to dry grains like wheat on?
1138514
If they are not too fine, perhaps. It's designed for herbs, so grains might be too small.
1617135
It is very fine mesh and would probably work well... I use it for all kinds of things from straining tea to cleaning berries etc... very pleased with it...
456605
No. Wheat grass requires a special blade in order for it to not come out stringy.
910861
The mesh is pretty fine - I use mealworms in it. Not sure what the consistency is of cracked corn but I would say it's probably doable. I think I could put oatmeal in it with no problem if that's a similar size. I also think it's not at all flimsy and seems like a well balanced tray when hanging
1010808
Yes i have used it for cornmeal a couple times and did a fine flour texture too.
665312
Hi Gerald-- To be honest, I don't think it was meant for that type of application but I'm semi-impressed it worked at all! Have you considered just getting a grain mill? I think Amazon sell a variety of models that should do the job right for you. Good luck!
554176
I just tested the strainer. The mesh is very fine and I did not see any Amaranth grains fall through.
1425582
Yes. I love the machine and just used it this past weekend to make Organic Whole Wheat pasta. I have used various types of flour. Although easy to use you need to get used to the "adding water" process to get the perfect consistency. Its easy you just have to get the feel for it. Using different flours will effect how much or how little water you need to "trickle" in during processing.
1200545
The mesh is between fine and medium. Crumbs will get thru it. I found the basket did not meet my expectations. It was smaller than I thought it would be, did not work well in the cooker I was using, and surprisingly foods would stick to it.
1992875
I am sorry, but I am personally not familiar with QUINOA. I can't speculate about the size of the actual grains and how the mesh would treat them.
2199551
It is a fine mesh, however, spices like cinnamon do get thru. Not sure about ginger, but powder type spices get thru the mesh.
44024
I have not rinsed quinoa in this, only rice. But, I believe the mesh is fine enough to be used for quinoa.
1896096
This is not an ultra fine mesh. It's like a very fine. I measured the diameter of the holes and they appear to be 1/32". By the way, if you can see the individual holes in the mesh then it's not fine enough for finely ground coffee. It's definitely not one step less fine than a paper filter like another commenter stated. Nothing will get through a paper filter. One step less than that should be a super tight mesh (where you can't even make out the holes) and almost looks like a solid sheet of clear material. This is not that.
1211998
H. Curtis, I regret to say that I returned my machine. It was not a good pasta making experience. But, yes, one could make whole wheat pasta.
1704073
Yes I've used mine for several years and grind almost solely sprouted wheat. Never had an issue.
352407
Works fine for barley and corn for brewing. Not designed for making flour, cannot gring grains only crush.
1078093
The mesh on this is fairly large. Any small seed or Niger will fall through. It's very attractive, but not the most functional.