How well does it handle Flax seeds?
839966
It grinds them up, but it is a VERY SLOW process; due to its size and hand-operated mechanism.
839967
It grinds flax seeds very well, BUT it takes forever to get any amount more than a teaspoon full. A serving of flax seed meal is 2 Tbsp which would require approximately a minute or more of grinding. We use it for peppercorns and use the seldom-used-for-coffee grinder for flax seed.
1153082
Oh, I'm sure it will. Flax seeds are pretty small, so I am sure it will do a good job.
1470581
I (grind) 2 T. of whole flax seed and put it in my oatmeal every morning. I've read that using freshly ground flax seed is better for you.
1011508
I grind flax seed with this grinder. It turns flax seed in to a fine pulp I use for my smoothies. I use two tablespoons of flax seeds in this grinder at a time, pulse it a few times and then run it continuously for about 10 or so seconds and the flax seeds are nicely ground.
602616
I haven't tried flaxseeds but worked with everything else like celery seed, cardomam, and brown mustard seeds.
1140400
I have no idea, but since this works for me, . . . I suggest you compare the process of Bob's Red Mill Organic Flaxseed... with the previous one you bought. Sorry
577370
I haven't tried flax seeds, mostly peppercorns and Indian spice... and garlic. Another poster called flax seeds "malleable" which is kinda like garlic, right? I used to try mashing garlic in a smooth-sided mortar and pestle and the pestle mostly pushed the garlic around. The Goliath has a rough interior which alleviates that, so yes I think it'd do a very nice job on flax seeds!BTW I bought the Goliath on the strength of an America's Test Kitchen review... you can't go wrong with this one :) p.s. order it on it's own, cuz it's very heavy and will smash anything else in the box :D I haven't tried flax seeds, mostly peppercorns and Indian spice... and garlic. Another poster called flax seeds "malleable" which is kinda like garlic, right? I used to try mashing garlic in a smooth-sided mortar and pestle and the pestle mostly pushed the garlic around. The Goliath has a rough interior which alleviates that, so yes I think it'd do a very nice job on flax seeds!BTW I bought the Goliath on the strength of an America's Test Kitchen review... you can't go wrong with this one :) p.s. order it on it's own, cuz it's very heavy and will smash anything else in... » Read More I haven't tried flax seeds, mostly peppercorns and Indian spice... and garlic. Another poster called flax seeds "malleable" which is kinda like garlic, right? I used to try mashing garlic in a smooth-sided mortar and pestle and the pestle mostly pushed the garlic around. The Goliath has a rough interior which alleviates that, so yes I think it'd do a very nice job on flax seeds!BTW I bought the Goliath on the strength of an America's Test Kitchen review... you can't go wrong with this one :) p.s. order it on it's own, cuz it's very heavy and will smash anything else in the box :D « Show Less
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It does well grinding all spices, but roasting flax seeds in a pan prior to grinding them makes a more consistent grind. I will say this is one of the best spice grinders out there, and I have owned a few of them over the years.
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Yes, actually! I used it yesterday and it held the seeds back in that first ring of the plate. It probably depends a bit on the size of the lemon, this was a small one.
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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.
884388
I use it to grind flax seeds, and it works great, so since they are generally smaller then rice, I would think it would work just fine for brown rice.
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I can't answer this question, because flax seed oil is the only one I've used. Sorry.
1450821
It works great. A small amount of the mixed seed may spill out as you fill it, but it's a tiny amount, and most of it is caught by the tray.
527631
Perfect for flax seeds. Use it on my granola each morning. Note, it doesn't grind much with each twist. Takes me about 30 turns or so to get a tablespoon of ground flax seeds. Very smooth action and quality construction.
52448
It is a a sturdy strainer and does hold small grains, including quinoa. I haven't used it enough to give a long term use report, but given its sturdiness, I expect it to last a long time.
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I don't think this will work for chia or flax seeds. I think they would be too small. I Probably would not put anything smaller than a popcorn kernel.
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I have only used it for flax seeds and it's not even but it's an acceptable range of powdery bits and coarser bits. For my singular purpose it's fine.