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Page Contents:
-Universal Mills
-Poppy Seed Mill
-Flax Seed Mill
-NutriMill Multi Grain Mill
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Grain Mills
There are three basic types of grinding mechanisms for readily available
grain mills:
- Plates, of iron, steel or stone;
- Spinning metal blade, as in food processors;
- Burrs, usually of steel or iron, and lately of ceramics.
Metal Plates. These are used for general purposes, and are more
useful in grinding oily grains, spices, nuts, etc. Tip: To keep oily foods
from clogging the plates, combine them with a dry ingredient, such as sugar
or flour. Coarser iron plates are usually plated with tin. Steel plates
usually give you finer grain. Care must be taken in cleaning, since iron and
steel easily rust. Thorough drying is a must, and a little oiling will help
keep them rust free. Iron is the least expensive of the two.
Stone Plates. Made of stone, these mimic those of the old mills
that used to be found along every river. They are very exacting and produce
the finest grains of flour. They are made to work with dry grains; oily
foods easily clog the stone, which is then not so easy to clean.
Spinning Blades. The newest innovation in mills, allowing you to
use your food processor, or coffee mill, to grind down grains. To get
more evenly sized grains, pulse on and off continually until done. Use
a low speed on oily foods if you want coarse, not creamy,
results. Add dry ingredients to help keep oily foods dry and less apt to
cream.
Metal Burrs. You're probably familiar with burrs found in manually
operated coffee mills and pepper mills. The burrs' ridges are made to grab
the grain or seed, and guid them downward by their movement. The
narrowing opening between the moving burr and the stationary burr
breaks them into smaller and smaller particles, until they are small enough
(or smaller) to go through the bottom opening. These can also work well
with other grains, spices and nuts. They are very exacting in their results,
but very difficult to clean, so they are recommended for use with only
one type of grain or seed. Usually made of iron or steel, they must be
kept dry and oiled. (The natural oils in coffee and pepper keep those mills
in good working condition.)
Many mills can be adjusted to provide varying size results. With plates
and burrs, you adjust the size of the opening from which the food must
exit. With spinning blades, you adjust the amount of time the blades spin. |
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Weston Multi-Grain & Cereal Mill
$49.99
#7583
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Adjustable burrs for coarse to fine control,
5.5" wide aluminum hopper,
Clamp attaches to countertops up to 1.5" thick,
Cast iron construction,
Made in China
 User
Manual |
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Jihokov Poppy Seed Mill
Model MKS 215P
$79.99
#7129
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8.8" high,
5" diameter base,
Cast stainless steel body, crusher, nut and handle,
Steel stand with powder coat finish,
Removable wire bowl stand (bowl not included),
Made in Czech Republic
Use
Instructions |
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Weston Multi-Seed Grinder
$31.99
#7582
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6" high above counter,
10" high overall,
Tin plated cast iron,
Adjustable burrs,
Clamps to counters up to 2" thick,
1 year limited warranty,
Made in China
User
Manual
Designed to grind small seeds, such as poppy and flax.
Will also grind other spices, coffee, some nuts and grains. |
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Blossom Flax Mill
$29.99
#16822
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5.6" high,
2.7" diameter base,
Ceramic stator and rotor,
Base opens automatically during grinding,
BPA-free polycarbonate ABS body,
Made in Taiwan
· Easy to take apart and reassemble when cleaning,
· Use for Flax, White Sesame and Black Sesame seeds, Goji Berries, Oatmeal,
and more
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L'Equip NutriMill Multi Grain
Mill
$239.99
#6461
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12-1/2" high,
11-1/2" x 14" base,
20+ cup capacity,
1 to 1 ratio for milling flour,
Variable, high speed, mill motor,
TruFeed precision grain flow control,
Easy grip bowl, hopper, lid, and control knobs,
TruTrack bowl locking system,
Lid locking mechanism
· Mills wheat, buckwheat, split peas, popcorn, sorghum (milo),
triticale, rye, rice, and millet.
· Also mills dried lentils, dried sweet corn, dried pinto beans, dried
green beans, dried mung beans, legumes (generally), dried garbanzo
beans, quinoa, oat groats, spelt, barley, soybeans, chick peas, and
kamut.
· Avoid grains, beans and seeds that have high oil or moisture content.
· Non-commercially dried products may cause plugging.
 UL Listed 120v, 50-60hz, 10 amps,
Limited lifetime warranty
Manual (4.1MB) |
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Porkert Universal Mill
#7130
Currently unavailable;
Factory reopened and may be available again soon.
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-3" diameter grinder plates are natural cast
iron, machined and sharpened.
-Tin coated cast iron.
-11" high.
-Made in Czech Republic
-Produce flour from grain or grind all types of spices, seeds, coffee
or nuts. Can be used for splitting soybeans on a loose setting (though
they won't look like the commercial "splits"). |
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Porkert Grain Mill With Stone and Steel
Burrs
#7146
Currently unavailable;
Factory reopened and may be available again soon. |
-Two 4" diameter grinder plates are natural cast iron, ground and
sharpened.
-Two 4" natural stone grinder plates.
-Tin coated cast iron with tin coated steel hopper.
-16" high.
-Made in Czech Republic
Use & Care Instructions
(226KB)
-Use the steel burrs for coarse grind and oily grains; use the stone
burrs for fine grind. |
Schematic:
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Porkert Poppy Seed Mill
#7128
Currently unavailable;
Factory reopened and may be available again soon. |
-There is no substitute for fresh ground poppy seeds.
-Features an adjusting nut to obtain your exact desired grind.
-Also grinds other seeds:
Flax,
Peppercorns,
Spices,
Coffee,
Nuts, and small amounts of grains.
-Disassembles for easy cleaning.
-Tin coated cast iron.
-9" high,
-Made in Czech Republic
Use & Care |
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Sesame Seed Grinder
#7188
Discontinued |
4.5" long,
Screw-on cap,
Screw-on grinder with crank handle and cover,
Plastic,
Made in Japan |
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