Could I use this to grind chia seeds?
1742246
I would think so, though I can't see a definte "YES!". But I have heard of all kinds of spices and herbs and things being grind with this mill...!
1742247
You maybe able to as long as the seeds are small. I grind course Celtic sea salt.
1231099
I think it would split the seeds. I tried using it to grind buckwheat: it ground the seeds but only crumbled the hulls. It did not grind the hulls into to powder. This mill has rows of metal grinding teeth just like a metal file. Seed hulls tend to slide between the teeth instead of being ground.
955111
Yes. We use it for grinding coffee, cardamom, clove and other crunchy spices. Almonds should be no problem. It has two different grinding cups with different blades for different grinding jobs.
1000773
I'm not sure...the instructions say to only use dry things like wheat berries. I bought a cheap coffee bean grinder and use that to grind flax seeds. It would probably work for herbs too. Plus usually you would be grinding a small amount of herbs, not really enough to justify pulling the Blendtec out and cleaning it after. Unless of course you are "in the business" and need a whole lot. ;)
1628844
I haven't tried grinding seeds other than black pepper. You'd probably have to clean the fibers out a bit more often, but the blades should work fine.
1528736
I would not use the grain mill for that. You can use a blender or small coffee grinder though.
736060
No. It is for grains only. If you try seeds, they are oily and will clog machine, overheat, and blow the fuse. You will then need to reset the fuse ( mine is on bottom if unit) and dug out the clog. Chopstick works nice for this with machine off. Not recommended.
397948
I suppose you could grind coffee beans and spices. The blade is certainly sharp. I use it for chopping, blending, and pureeing. I do not find this item light-weight, and the variable speed dial works fine.
467097
No, but i've used it to grind flax seeds and it worked like a charm, if that helps any.
2245397
Not really, I have only used it for salt. First, make sure you filled the glass bowl with the seeds, and screwed the grinder top on tightly. Turn it upside down, with the glass bowl on top, and holding the base, turn the glass clockwise to activate the grinder. If you are doing all that, perhaps the seeds are oily and catching in the grinder? I use my Vitamix to grind flax, it works wonderfully.
315207
Yes, this grinder can be used to crack and grind soybeans. But it is a bit messy to use for that purpose and the hopper is too small. I would recommend the Family Grain Mill or the Country Living Grain Mill for soybeans instead of this one as they can do larger quantities with their bigger hoppers. Both of these grain mills are available through Amazon also. Just do a search through the search bar for "grain mill". This one is great for grinding smaller grains to flour, but soybeans may be a bit more than it can handle...
876958
I think it might be ok. I used it to grind cardamom seeds and it was great. The grind wheel is adjustable so you should be ok. I don't think it would work for coffee beans or anything of that size
110189
We do not recommend using this grinder to grind flax seeds. This model can grind up to 12 tablespoons of coffee at a time.
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....
1347703
It will not grind anything with moisture, so nuts are not a possibility. It will ruin the grinder
1170046
I'm answering an old question, but yes, it can grind seeds. I made tahini with it the other day -- just sesame seeds and olive oil. It worked very well.
450240
You can but if that's all you'll ever be using it for you may just want to get a smaller capacity grinder. That said, it's a really good grinder. I've had mine several years now and it still works great.