How about grinding sesame seeds? Thanks in advance!
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I never tried sesame seeds, but it seems to me that they may have some natural oils in them so may not be really good to grind.
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Dear Fkong, this is a follow-up message. Sesame seeds are too moist and oily. The grinder gums up. After I cleaned it I got the idea to toast the sesame seeds first, but I don't think that will work either. Hope this helps.I haven't tried sesame seeds, but I did try cumin seeds yesterday. I could try sesame seed tomorrow and let you know.
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Nice! I haven't tried sesame seeds yet. I imagine there wouldn't be an issue. Anything I've put in the grinder that would be comparable has been ground without issue.
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I have used to grind flax seeds. Although I did put a few kernels of wheat on top of flax seed to help it grind and clean the grinder part out
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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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You could also try Sherwood's Seeds. I had better luck from them with the Carolina Reapers.
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Label says made in facility that process sesame seeds. if you click on the kevala link it will eventually get you to the kevala company, E-mail them with your concern I did and they responded in a day or two.
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I grind my flax seeds with my coffee grinder just before I use them. I feel I get the best use of them that way and they don't just go through my system unused. I use them in our morning smoothie which keeps us satisfied all morning.
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The seeds arrive hulled and ready for grinding, if that is your choice. As I add them to oatmeal, I grind mine. I leave them whole for salads.
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From the research that I have done, you do not need to grind them to get the full nutritional benefit. Unlike flax seeds, your body can break down the hull. They will indeed get stuck in your teeth, however. :)
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It would probably not grind fennel, poppy or sesame seeds. It does a great job on fresh herbs.
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Yes. You can grind the seeds. I personally use a coffee grinder to grind the seeds, then put them in a drink.
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They are not too difficult compared to Chamomile, Epazote or Creeping Thyme on a windy day!.. lol You can mix the seeds with a handful of potting compost, dry silty earth, or sand to help you. Although those methods are best for broad-casting seeds you can still get good results for rows or scattering into flats. Hope this helps?
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Hi, Melitta recommends a Fine grind. As fine as you can grind it, I have found.Cheer,Phil
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I would not recommend using fine seeds like chia maybe poppy or flax...they will diffently grind them to a very fine powder..I use the grinders for very coarse spices like Rosemary,oregano, etc. if you are interested in using them for spices I wouldn't purchase anything but this item, it grinds so fine you don't need to use allot while cooking and if you are bbq'ing the spices doesn't burn before the food is cooked.I hope this works.
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I was able to grind Fennel Seeds with mine as well as coffee bean. I dont see any reason why it wont do the job with Caraway Seeds. Hope my experience with mine help you decide.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Absolutely! This grinder ROCKS! I have ground flax with it beautifully. I haven't ground sunflower seeds yet (great idea) but I'm confident the grinder would have no problems. Two passes through the grinder is usually what i do. Three if my grain is larger and / or harder.