Can you use a Vitamix to mill the grains?
1632762
You can. However, the Vitamix may be a bit large for the amount of seed you would want to grind at one time. If you were to put the whole bag in the Vitamix at one time, it may be okay. I like to use a "seed/spice/coffee grinder for my small seeds. So much easier to contain and less to clean up. (more like wipe-with-a-damp-cloth-and-you're-done sort of clean up.
2055622
If you write to customer service at VitaMix.com they will be able to give you a correct answer. Their customer service department is excellent and they respond quickly to inquiries.
143995
Vitamix can do a few food processing things Ninja can't from what I understand (I have not owned the Ninja but read up on Consumer Reports before purchasing my Vitamix). Vita can do flours and doughs in the dry grains container attachment and can make hot soup ready to go in it. Other than that if you are just looking for super good blending of smoothies, drinks or making some nut butters and hummus (or the like)...the Ninja seems to be a good deal for a low price. That being said, I love the vitamix and it's been around longer and known for it's longevity if used properly. The Ninja is new to the market so reliability has yet to be seen. Vitamix can do a few food processing things Ninja can't from what I understand (I have not owned the Ninja but read up on Consumer Reports before purchasing my Vitamix). Vita can do flours and doughs in the dry grains container attachment and can make hot soup ready to go in it. Other than that if you are just looking for super good blending of smoothies, drinks or making some nut butters and hummus (or the like)...the Ninja seems to be a good deal for a low price. That being said, I love the vitamix and it's been around longer and known for it's longevity if used properly. The Ninja is new... » Read More Vitamix can do a few food processing things Ninja can't from what I understand (I have not owned the Ninja but read up on Consumer Reports before purchasing my Vitamix). Vita can do flours and doughs in the dry grains container attachment and can make hot soup ready to go in it. Other than that if you are just looking for super good blending of smoothies, drinks or making some nut butters and hummus (or the like)...the Ninja seems to be a good deal for a low price. That being said, I love the vitamix and it's been around longer and known for it's longevity if used properly. The Ninja is new to the market so reliability has yet to be seen. « Show Less
1456601
Yes, I would think so. I have never tried other grains or seeds, but I grind wheat into a very fine flour, and rice is a similar grain. I have trouble telling the difference between flour ground on the coarse setting and flour ground on the fine setting. This mill will not make grits!
963211
We have the 6300 and it will pulverize anything you put into it ! I'm sure all models of a vitamix will do that
561485
I haven't tried to do this in my blender. I don't know if you could make the grains smooth enough for what you intend on using them for. You might have to get a different attachment. You should check with Blendtec.
2069070
I use the food mill for a variety of fruits and vegetables. You can make mashed potatoes, egg salad, tomato sauce, salsa, etc. You can also use it to make baby food. Depending on how chunky you want your food, pick the appropriate size disc.
1712816
Hi,You should be able to grind almonds with the blade that comes with the basic machine. You'll need to put the 'blank' in, where the fine screen usually goes, so as to push out the ground almonds. Do you want almond flour? Otherwise, you may have to chop the almonds fine enough to use the grain mill, but I have not done this with mine.
1972494
Yes, it will. The Vitamix is amazing! Chops everything, even sticky things like dates. Best purchase I've made in years!
960934
I don't know if there is an official answer, but I have read online you can, and I do myself, with no apparent ill effects. It's a good way to manage the grains when they grow so fast.
1486207
You are correct, this product does not blend fibrous vegetables - for that I use my Vitamix 5200.
567380
Yes because in a blender u might have to add water to mix the food well. In this food mill it doesn't matter how thick the food is, it will be ground well!
1245220
I wouldn't recommend this. It was VERY hard to operate, and I think it would be very challenging for you. I haven't tried the other product, but maybe a small electric food processor or blender would be useful. I just bought a VitaMix, and it can chop, blend, smooth, etc...
1671367
I can't give an authoritative answer because I haven't tried grinding grain. However, the food processor attachment works beautifully in every way I've used it. The blades are very sharp, the speed is good, and the motor is quite strong. If a conventional food processor (Cuisinart, KitchenAid, etc) can grind grains into flour, then this unit could, too. Also, as a stick blender, I give it an A+.
2080733
yes! I compared this to the vitamix and decided to keep this one for 1/10 the price. It made both almond and coconut butters just as smooth as well a blending the greens in green smoothies. The only difference is it takes a few minutes longer. Keep tamping at the edges and it will liquify then let it run for a few minutes...I leave the room :)
1048881
I didn't buy it for that. You would be better off with one that converts to "grains" for that purpose
2235608
From my understanding you can. However, i do not have any personal experience with milled corn and soya beans. I use mine for wheat middlings.