Does anyone know if this will grind flax seeds?
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Yes, but I don't recommend this blender anymore. It just doesn't grind up things as it did when it was newer. In fact, it cuts off if the mixture is too thick. I've gotten a year out of it before it started cutting off.
1225756
I've only used the grinder to grind black sesame seeds and peanuts. It works very well with small, hard, and dry seeds or nuts for sure. I probably would not use it to "chop" fresh wet plants like plants....
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Hi Richard. So far I've only ground spices...peppercorns, dried garlic, sea salt! I think you could grind flax and chia seeds since they're softer. I clean mine out by grinding rice or bread.
2000425
It does a reasonable job of grinding flax seed; however, if you want more than a very small amount you will be twisting it for a long time. It takes a lot of work to produce more than a small amount of ground seed.
741123
It does well grinding all spices, but roasting flax seeds in a pan prior to grinding them makes a more consistent grind. I will say this is one of the best spice grinders out there, and I have owned a few of them over the years.
741122
All the answers below I agree with . I grind flax seeds to put in my protien drinks. The flax seeds ( and whatever I grind including coffee) always result in a smooth consistent grind. This is by far the best grinder out there. The addition of removable cups makes it easy for washing. I have had this unit for a few months now, use it constantly and have had no issues.
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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.
2000526
Hi Kathryn. I haven't tried grinding flax seeds with mine but I don't see why you couldn't. I would say it's worth a shot.
1140400
I have no idea, but since this works for me, . . . I suggest you compare the process of Bob's Red Mill Organic Flaxseed... with the previous one you bought. Sorry
2007625
I haven't tried it with nuts or grains. I mostly used it to grind up cinnamon so far. But it should grind nuts.
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I haven't tried. I am not sure but it might be worth a try. Many people use a coffee grinder for flaxseed (keep an extra for this unless you REALLY like coffee.)
2245398
I've never used it for anything but pepper -- not sure what could be the problem with the flax. Sorry -- wish I could help more!
1596188
Yes it will grind spices. The manual lists these spices in its guidelines: Peppercorns, Cinnamon Sticks, Whole Cloves, Coriander Seeds, Flax Seed. It does not say anything about those being the 'only' kinds of spices to use, so, I think that any kind of spices that are similar in structure to those (or coffee beans) should be fine. As for amounts, it lists "up to 4 tablespoons"; that will give you an idea of the capacity for each grinding.
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Oh, I'm sure it will. Flax seeds are pretty small, so I am sure it will do a good job.
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It will grind up flax seeds and chia seeds for me (in my smoothies) - my guess is that you perhaps needed for liquid to allow the blades to spin at their fastest speed and move the berries/seeds completely through the processor's cycle. Try it with more fluid/liquid and see what happens.
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We bought it to try to grind flax seeds, but it took so much work, my wife converted it to a pepper mill. It has worked very nicely as a pepper mill for the past 10 years of daily use, but may be having some mechanical difficulties at this point. For the flax seed, we gave up on grinding our own and started buying Bob's Red Mill ground flax seed.
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For crushing Flax seeds get an electric grinder. Pestals are for crushing and mixing small amounts of spices and medcinals... For bigger jobs like crushing pepper, coffee bean, black pepper, cinnamon sticks, and seeds like Flax, you want an electric grinder. A regular electric coffee grinder works great... Makes great all natural peanut and almond butter as well.