Anyone know how well this grinds flax seeds? Thanks!
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
797282
Have never used it for the seeds you have listed, but know it will grind coffee beans up to an almost dust.Have enjoyed it, when I do decided to grind coffee beans.
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.
1762183
I'm not sure, but it seems that the spacing between each blade may be too wide and the tiny little flaxseeds would just fall through. I've never tried to grind flaxseeds, but I went to youtube and found this video (and another one) that showed a coffee grinder doing a fine job.........check here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-XdpiZ2-S8
413512
I haven't tried. I am not sure but it might be worth a try. Many people use a coffee grinder for flaxseed (keep an extra for this unless you REALLY like coffee.)
1456886
You won't hurt the machine, but some seeds - like flax - and small beans, etc will contain so much oil that the machine would need very frequent cleaning. Burr grinders are all, by nature, more complex and difficult to disassemble and clean than blade "grinders" which I think would be a better choice. I use a small, much cheaper blade grinder for flax, turns seeds into 3-4 tablespoons of fine powder in seconds and requires NO disassembly to clean. It even powders peppercorns....
1797249
I tried grinding chia seed. It didn't do well. On a fine setting, the seed didn't go through, and stayed in the grinding burr. Any other settings, and the seed would fall through. I tried grinding the seed on several different settings, with no luck. I think it's too oily for this grinder. Chia is a lot smaller than flax, but they both have a lot of oil.
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Hi Amanda, Well I've had more time with my KA grinder since I wrote that review. I'm still pleased with the way it operates but have come to realize that grinding times need to be longer than the directions call for. I, too favor a fine grind so have been holding the grinding to a count of twenty (one one thousand, two one thousand, etc.). Sometimes it helps to pause at ten and shake the grinder lightly to ensure a thorough grinding with no left over whole beans. Enjoy!
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. ;)
218730
I use ground flax seed, but I also use blueberries and strawberries and those seeds aren't broken down but they're very small. You might want to grind them in a coffee grinder or something, then add.
1889719
I've never ground flax seed, but this is a great product for the amounts you're describing. From home grown herbs to peppercorns and garlic cloves, i feel this product is a great value. It's well made and with proper care I expect to get years of use from it.
1443725
Yes, it will work with that grain. I was able to grind rice with it & it did a perfect job. However, just don't use millet, flax, or any other oily grain. The machine is unforgiving & will breakdown. I wish the company would address this issue. It's a good company. They replaced the first machine instantly. Thanks for asking. Nelson Donley, author of LIFE AIN'T KIND.
1011511
I am sorry, I have never tried grinding flaxseed. But I would like to expand on my previous review to add that I have started using pulse on grinding coffee and even with the damp beans it works better.
524173
Good question! I'm assuming it would work since the seeds are hard. The fact that there are different settings to chop finer or thicker would also lead me to think yes, it would work. I would try and tell you but my flax seed is already ground!! Good luck. I will say I love this pepper grinder and am considering getting a second for salt. The product is great!
1470576
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.
112159
Have not used it to grind grain, sorry. But it has done well with all I have used it for.
1704073
Yes I've used mine for several years and grind almost solely sprouted wheat. Never had an issue.