I want to grind nuts.....peanuts, walnuts, etc. How does it work? Need to grind up due to dental issues.
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You are better off with a food processor. This is good for seeds, coffee, etc.
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I use only for Coffee and it works very good, I have more than 6 months and no problem!!! I don't know to grind nuts!!! Sorry :(
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I use mine for only nuts. It will grind them to any degree of fineness you prefer, including to paste (almost butter) texture. Works best if you don't fill it too full. It's a dandy little appliance and well worth the price.
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Hve never ground anything but coffee, but used my ond Krups for nuts and it was fine.MW Tucson, AZ
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I have used only for spices and coffee, I use my food processor for all nuts, so I am of no help
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It could grind nuts into a powder or fine grist @ least. As for butter... I'm not surehow it would handle the addition of liquid??? You would then have to PRESS the butter down and into the shoot.
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You can use the milling blade for nuts, flax seed, etc... it grinds it so that it will blend better in smoothies / shakes. I use mine quite often. I also use it to grind coffee beans.
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I've never tried grinding nuts and seeds for flour, because frankly I never considered using nuts or seeds for flour! The high oil content from nuts would seem to preclude doing so, but you could try it. However, there's no way to clean this unit's grinding mechanism, so chances are some of what you grind will be left inside the housing. My guess is that whatever is left will become rancid over time and likely affect whatever else you grind in the future. If I really had a desire to do that, I'd stick with something like a powerful food processor that I could clean well. But according to another poster, the answer is yes, so have at it! I've never tried grinding nuts and seeds for flour, because frankly I never considered using nuts or seeds for flour! The high oil content from nuts would seem to preclude doing so, but you could try it. However, there's no way to clean this unit's grinding mechanism, so chances are some of what you grind will be left inside the housing. My guess is that whatever is left will become rancid over time and likely affect whatever else you grind in the future. If I really had a desire to do that, I'd stick with something like a powerful food processor that I could clean well. But according to... » Read More I've never tried grinding nuts and seeds for flour, because frankly I never considered using nuts or seeds for flour! The high oil content from nuts would seem to preclude doing so, but you could try it. However, there's no way to clean this unit's grinding mechanism, so chances are some of what you grind will be left inside the housing. My guess is that whatever is left will become rancid over time and likely affect whatever else you grind in the future. If I really had a desire to do that, I'd stick with something like a powerful food processor that I could clean well. But according to another poster, the answer is yes, so have at it! « Show Less
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Thank you for your inquiry, and interest in our item. We apologize, but no because nuts contain oils which will gum up and possibly damage the grain mill. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to let us know.
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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.
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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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It grinds them into various finenesses. It's been a while since I had mine (can't eat gluten) but I'm really pretty sure I remember you could adjust that too depending in the grain to be ground.
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I haven't used mine yet, but I bought it to grind wheat, corn, and heavier grains. I would throw sesame seeds and poppy seeds into my Vitamix to grind them I think. I grind peanuts in my food processor to make peanut butter...I make hummus and grind everything in my food processor, but usually buy my tahini (sesame seeds--sim sim) already ground. I would think unless you were grinding up a huge amount of sesame seeds I'd stick to one of those for grinding. I think they'd gum up the works of the corn grinder unless you stopped before they turned to paste. For tiny amounts of poppy seeds I'd use a coffee grinder (new one, not old fashioned). I haven't used mine yet, but I bought it to grind wheat, corn, and heavier grains. I would throw sesame seeds and poppy seeds into my Vitamix to grind them I think. I grind peanuts in my food processor to make peanut butter...I make hummus and grind everything in my food processor, but usually buy my tahini (sesame seeds--sim sim) already ground. I would think unless you were grinding up a huge amount of sesame seeds I'd stick to one of those for grinding. I think they'd gum up the works of the corn grinder unless you stopped before they turned to paste. For tiny amounts of poppy seeds I'd... » Read More I haven't used mine yet, but I bought it to grind wheat, corn, and heavier grains. I would throw sesame seeds and poppy seeds into my Vitamix to grind them I think. I grind peanuts in my food processor to make peanut butter...I make hummus and grind everything in my food processor, but usually buy my tahini (sesame seeds--sim sim) already ground. I would think unless you were grinding up a huge amount of sesame seeds I'd stick to one of those for grinding. I think they'd gum up the works of the corn grinder unless you stopped before they turned to paste. For tiny amounts of poppy seeds I'd use a coffee grinder (new one, not old fashioned). « Show Less
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Highly oily grains and nuts are not recommended fodder for this machine. You may want to consider a hand grinder. Most electric grinders specify that oily grains and nuts will gum up the mechanism of the machine.
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This is designed to grind meat. I use a Magic Bullet for seeds and nuts and it does nicely.
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I have no idea what. I keep the seeds in the frig.....grind when I need, eat when I need. Have been doing this with nuts and seeds for years. Freeze if you are not comfortable.
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nuts will turn to paste. I know it does corn very well. I don't know about seeds. I imagine the harder the seed the better it will grind. I'm sure the warrenty is voided because it will clog the machine.
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Peggylee, I purchased this item for my mom as an x-mas gift and she is a BIG fan! She said that it can easily grind nuts into a more fine texture. Hope you enjoy as much as she does!
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I have the same question. I'm looking for a good grinder to make my own cat food. I would like to grind up chicken thighs and also rabbit.
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You probably got a defective unit. Most likely you are missing the metal round piece that has 6 slots that the blades pass through for the nuts to grind.
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It will not grind anything with moisture, so nuts are not a possibility. It will ruin the grinder