I see it has problems with blackberries. If I use it to remove the hard seeds (like peppercorns) from prickly pear cactus fruits, will it break?
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It handles apple seeds so I don't see why it wouldn't work for you. The problem with some berries is that the tiny seeds jam the screen.
1478754
I used it for wheat grass. The fibre came out absolutely chewed and try. Every drop of juice was extracted. I didn't cut wheatgrass. So the fiber was caught up. I had to pull it out. Next time I used grapes in between. I had no problem with fiber.Since then I have used it for various leaves..works well but I have always used some other fruit or veggie in between leaves. Not a problem for me as I can't drink greens alone. I need a sweet fruit added.
798589
I don't know. I never tried it. My guess is that it might give some juice, but the majority of the fruit will be left with the seeds.
1778439
Without a problem. I use it to grind all of my spices, even hard to grind seeds like flax seed and chia seeds. It really handles everything I have put in it- including peppercorns!
863100
I have used in on grapefruits and it works well. I have also used it on small manderins, not as easy, but doable.
1915840
Yes, actually! I used it yesterday and it held the seeds back in that first ring of the plate. It probably depends a bit on the size of the lemon, this was a small one.
1334619
Nope. It works well on soft vegetables like peppers, but not on any hard vegetables. It's not strong enough.
2101957
It DOES make fruit, but not anything you would want to eat. One of my plants finally fruited last year and it made the typical down hanging flower that peeled back to reveal tiny 1-2" fruit.When they turned yellow, I opened some up and there was some black specks and some mucus looking goo inside.
709130
It won't work well unless you cut off the narrower part of the pear before you put it on the prongs. Apples work well because they are round.
1449022
No. I'm not sure how it would be intended to work on other fruits. I have used it exactly once on a mango and it did a poor job and kind of bent in the process, so it is retired to a junk drawer in the kitchen until I get around to tossing it into a Goodwill box.
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You need a different kind.Probably one wouldn't hurt a cactus, but not alot ofbenefit either.Look under miracle grow for cactus food.
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It will NOT remove seeds as fine as blackberry seeds. Sesame seeds go right thru the smallest holes. You need either a sieve, extra fine strainer or food press with pestle depending on how much jam you plan on making.
1449021
No I have not but it should work on any firm ripe fruit. I would imagine you could core an Apple or any other fruit where the seed or pit was pretty much centered and no bigger than a mango seed. Incidentally I also purchased an Avocado splitter and it was terrific. it rolled the big seed right into the hole and then sliced the Avocado in strips after scooping the flesh out.
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I honestly do not see how any blender could pulverize the small seeds you find inside of strawberries or other berries. No blenders on the market have sharp blades, as the blades would dull too quickly. Breaking down very small seeds would require a grinder type action. Now as for larger seeds such as those found in watermelon, this blender does break them down. The benefit of the Waring over the Vitamix will be the carafe, it is well designed and does not need the pusher that comes with the Vitamix.
754236
I'm sorry, but I never use it for fruit. I only do jerky for my dog. Try the internet and see what they recommend. Wish I could have been more helpful!
995092
I have not had problem...rinse with soapy water.Very good natural way to control blackberries n weeds
2013111
Do yourself a big favor and get a SQUEEZO strainer. I've had one for 30 years and it is wonderful! This Winco will NOT work for raspberries. The straining holes are too large. I also have a Kitchen Aid electric and it actually crushes the seeds and pushes them through. Awful! My advice is go with the Squeezo.