Isn't "Ceramic-Corundum" used to make grinding plates toxic? From my research online i noticed Corundum is also called "Alumina" or Aluminium Oxide, which many people say is toxic to humans and may cause health issues. If you google there are tons of information about it online such as following discussion:http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/14546/wolfgangkomo-mill-stone-safety Isn't "Ceramic-Corundum" used to make grinding plates toxic? From my research online i noticed Corundum is also called "Alumina" or Aluminium Oxide, which many people say is... » Read More Isn't "Ceramic-Corundum" used to make grinding plates toxic? From my research online i noticed Corundum is also called "Alumina" or Aluminium Oxide, which many people say is toxic to humans and may cause health issues. If you google there are tons of information about it online such as following discussion:http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/14546/wolfgangkomo-mill-stone-safety « Show Less
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I don't like the corundum stones,so I only use the basalt/magnesite stones available in selected samap and schnitzer mills-I have hand stonemills from both so I get a workout grinding flour!
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sounds scary ... especially for me as my millstone only lasted 2 yrs instead of 5-10 yrs. So i guess i am getting more residual corundum in the milled grains. I read the link you posted - one of the reviewers there is of the opinion that were will residue in any kind milled grain - so its like 'pick you poison' scenario here.i guess i will try eat more rice now :-)
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Yes Sanjay, that is exactly my predicament at this moment, as both kind of materials i.e metal and stone may leave residuals. So i am unable to make sure which grain mill to go with. So far i am sure i won't buy anything with Corundum. May be "Basalt in Magnesite" as used on those Schnitzer grain mills may be worth researching. If you come across some other solution then please share.
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I have never heard that before. The only thing I can think of that may have bearing on the topic is that aluminum foil isn't good to use on food due to the possibility of aluminum salts getting into the food, and aluminum isn't good to ingest.
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No, I don't believe there was mention of it in the literature. However, I purchased this a year ago and have been using this pan and other sizes of the same pan on my"vitroceramic" cooktop. Works great!
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I'd be more concerned about the asbestos in the rock ;-) Yes, asbestos occurs naturally. However only over long exposures and inhaling particulants of asbestos is harmful. A bit of dust now and then isn't IIRC. Just more stupid California Prop 65 paranoia that we don't need in labels.
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This is poison not just for plants but people and animals too. Its causing all the gluten-intolerance, gut disorders and cancer. look at all the studies, it should be banned ! Stop using this poison, its even in our groundwater now ! Wake UP !http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3945755/
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Good question! This is always a concern of mine as well since I use it for a lot of natural remedies, health & beauty, household cleaning & deodorizing, as well as ingesting it in different ways ranging from baking to alkalizing water.... I have contacted Arm & Hammer personally in the past because there ARE brands that contain aluminum, as well as sometimes a company can get away with not listing it due to such miniscule amounts. Arm & Hammer baking soda absolutely does NOT contain aluminum. Hope this answered your question thoroughly!
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The glazed provides a more stick free cooking surface. Purists may not like the glazing because it is less natural thus keeping good leaching from occuring ... ie the natural minerals from clay stays in the clay. Also if the glaze is toxic it will leech. Not sure what the glaze is made out of here, but I can't imagine it being harmful since germany tends to be more stringent on manufacturing for food products.
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I learned that there are different kinds of canary seed Alpiste. One has little spikes on the hull. This doesnt hurt birds but it is not good for human consumption. It is good to do your own research before taking this product.
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Hi, this is Lisa from OXO! We noticed that there was some confusion about our grinding mechanism. I want to confirm that while the mechanism is white, it is indeed ceramic and has the properties noted by Rom, it's durable, won't rust and can grind pepper and salt without corroding. Thank you for your interest in our product!
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Patrick, it is NOT silver nitrate, nor aluminum nitrate. Both of those would just BURN the hell out of the wound and nobody would give that a good review. It is actually mostly a naturally occurring mineral or mineral complex known as kaolin. Kaolin activates clotting Factor XII upon contact, initiating the clotting cascade (a complex series of biochemical reactions necessary to form clots and stop bleeding. These products contain no animal nor human nor plant materials that could cause allergic reactions nor infection.
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Calling any piece of metal cookware "natural" is, imo, silly, but so is paying any attention to such ridiculous marketing BS. Apparently, the company thinks it's overall manufacturing process is "greener" than the usual and thinks that's a significant selling point. Unfortunately, it probably does sway some people's buying decision...
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The handle is phenolic, according to it's description. Most likely, the lid is as well. Disappointing... looked like a nice buy. Knowing that the phenol parts (lid & handle) are made in China adds to the disappointment. Phenol and its vapors are corrosive to the eyes, the skin, and the respiratory tract... and can be very harmful to the central nervous system and heart; causing dysrhythmia, seizures, and even coma... and if that isn't enough, it can also negatively affect the kidneys and liver.Anyway... not for me. It appears that by continually heating the plastic, and exposing the elements, seems far to risky. Nice design, with the exception of the phenols. The handle is phenolic, according to it's description. Most likely, the lid is as well. Disappointing... looked like a nice buy. Knowing that the phenol parts (lid & handle) are made in China adds to the disappointment. Phenol and its vapors are corrosive to the eyes, the skin, and the respiratory tract... and can be very harmful to the central nervous system and heart; causing dysrhythmia, seizures, and even coma... and if that isn't enough, it can also negatively affect the kidneys and liver.Anyway... not for me. It appears that by continually heating the plastic,... » Read More The handle is phenolic, according to it's description. Most likely, the lid is as well. Disappointing... looked like a nice buy. Knowing that the phenol parts (lid & handle) are made in China adds to the disappointment. Phenol and its vapors are corrosive to the eyes, the skin, and the respiratory tract... and can be very harmful to the central nervous system and heart; causing dysrhythmia, seizures, and even coma... and if that isn't enough, it can also negatively affect the kidneys and liver.Anyway... not for me. It appears that by continually heating the plastic, and exposing the elements, seems far to risky. Nice design, with the exception of the phenols. « Show Less
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I haven't opened the box yet and it's been months; why? Because I found out the pot inside is alluminum and I'm wondering if it's safe, is it covered with metal, or you know this fear about aluminum has got me stumped!
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It is my understanding that all good crystal has some lead content ( it is not dangerous). However, unglazed pottery that is handpainted should not be used for food or beverages because of high levels of lead in the paints.
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This grinder is made out of aluminum. It has a "titanium-reinforced" teflon coating on it. They like to call it "titanium non-stick". They basically mix titanium particles into teflon before applying it which hardens the coat. I'm not sure why this isn't explained a bit more in-depth on their site, or anywhere else for that matter. It's shady advertising. I'm in the market for a pure Ti (preferably Grade 1) grinder, which this is not. Also, if the coating wears down overtime, it'll mean you're smoking/vaporizing teflon along with whatever you ground up.
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I bought these granite-ware pans in the first place to AVOID aluminum! My partner hates aluminum cookware and stainless steel in this size is very expensive. We use it in our Toaster Oven. This from WebMD: "One of the most publicized and controversial theories concerns aluminum, which became a suspect in Alzheimer's disease when researchers found traces of this metal in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease." This stuff is iron sprayed with a food safe enamel and baked to cure (I used to do hobby ceramics). When I clean it, I use a stainless steel pot scratcher and Comet Cleanser to remove any baked on cooking oil and then wash it as normal with dish soap (cleanser will leave a residue). The pot scratcher/cleanser routine does not harm the baked enamel surface, nor will a steel wool pad. I have many pieces of granite ware baking pans and we love them, just a little olive oil spray and they are good to go!
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I have two or three and many family has been using them for years and none of us have cancer. I imagine you would have to smoke it or ingest it somehow to have bad effects. Even then, you would probably have have to smoke and/or ingest quite a few hammers. Not only that but we are usually wearing glove while we are working. I think I'd be more concerned with the rock I am mining and what's in it.