Im new to lentils, do i have to clean these to remove stones etc. How likely is it to find stones, and other items to extract in this brand?
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as a general rule, its a good idea to wash the lentils and check for anything that shouldn't be there. I do it more out of habit than anything else. I have never found anything but lentils when I wash them thru a colander or strainer. I think you will fine that these lentils are the best around and the company ships them very clean. Good luck on your journey with these lentils. Their delicious and healthy and I also recommend their split peas too. Their both a good value.
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Hi there! I always do! This brand is generally free of stones and other debris but one can never be sure. Spread the lentils in batches on a tray and check for debris before re-packing. When you cook them, place in a sieve under running water to rinse. They are then ready to cook. These are good value.
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I added yogurt and fruit to mine to help with the grainy texture. It did help. But after awhile, I just couldn't take the "bits of dirt" (grains) left in the bottom of my cup, so I stopped using it. Pure Protein brand is pretty good, with much less grit.
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The top lid and bottom basket fully come off. So, they're easy to clean. However, the hopper that holds the beans is fixed in place. The only thing you can do here is to wipe it down with something dry. It should not be washed, IMO, because the grinding burrs could be affected. I've never had any issues in this area. Oh, also, the hopper holds whole beans. The ground coffee doesn't get in there where you would need to clean it out. The most that would be picked up is residual coffee bean oil.
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Hi Margaret: I have not experienced or at least, noticed what you are seeing. It sounds as if you are getting some stone-on-stone abrasion with the granite. My set is currently at home in New Zealand and I am at my other home in France where I have a high-fired ceramic set, however, as soon as I return to New Zealand I will check mine and get back to you. I rinse mine under warm water, dry it and then rub a little olive oil into it rather than putting it into the dishwasher. Also, I use mine mostly for things like ginger, garlic and spices, adding a little olive oil for lubrication.
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Thank you Daniel. These are manual grinders. Design is unique because you set them down with base on counter and opening on top. No little grains to wipe up.
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HiI've had stones for years and have never "seasoned" them. What I do is I have a wooden "peel" that I sprinkle wondra flour on (some people use cornmeal) and then I put the stuff to be cooked on the wooden "peel" and let it slide off onto the stone that has been heated to the maximum temperature already. The Wondra flour acts like ball bearings so that they slide onto the heated stone. Nothing has ever stuck on the stone except maybe some overrun of cheese when I do pizza. Are you preheating your stone?
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It's actually very easy to clean! That is what I love so much about the granite wear pans! I just use a scrubby pad SOS would more than work but prob not needed. Just soak in hot water and stuff comes off with little work. Ive never had a problem even with stubborn baked on olive oil.
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I am sure you meant heat? You can buy a roaster specially designed for these stones, or you can put them in a crock pot. I prefer to place a towel over a griddle, put the stones on the towel and cover them with another towel. Using a griddle is also easier for cleaning purposes.
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I hvnt needed new stones , i read reviews that say you can but i hvnt personally tried it the stones i got make my knives cut paper easy, not shaving sharp but good enough for me i also used a standard wet rock hope my input helps
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The stones are packaged with an oil, I suppose to protect them, but once you receive them, I would suggest cleaning and disinfecting them thoroughly. Once this is done you may want to apply a thin coat of a light base oil to the stones before storing them.
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It will happen for every one. I'ts a dirt came from the stone. Usually we have to grind first for small amount of batter for discarding. So you don't worry to waste all the batter with black scrapes instead of grinding more.
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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....
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I use lentils exclusively. They are so easy and only take a few days. I saw a video with instructions for alfalfa sprouts - because they are so fine, you really have to rinse and rinse and rinse, plus they seemed to take much longer. I just get a bag of lentils at the grocery store, too. When you see the price of other types of seeds for sprouting, the cost for lentils is extremely low for what you get back. I use between a third and a half a cup of lentils in the sprouter. They also keep very well in the refrigerator.
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Directions state that you should "NEVER" use detergents, soaps or other cleansers to clean your mortal and pestle. Because of the porous nature of the stone, these will be absorbed into your stone and impart unwanted flavors and odors into the food. Wash in hot water, "vigorously" scrub clean with a plastic brush, and allow to dry.
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I tried it once and they came out spotty, even though I have a high efficiency dishwasher with spot rinse. I polished out the spot and now wash and dry them by hand. They are worth it though. They look better hand-washed. They are great knives, sharp, plus look great on counter top. It's not a big deal to hand wash them. I'd buy them again or give as a gift. Good luck.
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All I can tell you is that there are no scratches on the fixtures when I use the EarthStone. From my experience, pumice stones don't remove stains, etc. without leaving behind some damage. This product is much softer.
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I would not put them in the dishwasher as they are porous stone and all the soap residue would stay inside the stone. So, no dishwasher at all. If you use these a lot eventually they will get this lovely oily coating so they almost become non-stick. But this will only happen if you a) don't put them in the dishwasher and b) don't use soap on them at all. I wash all my stoneware by scrubbing with really hot water and some course salt. NO SOAP.I don't know what you mean by "adequate size for regular oven use". Yes, I can fit all four in my regular oven and they have worked well there too. I would not put them in the dishwasher as they are porous stone and all the soap residue would stay inside the stone. So, no dishwasher at all. If you use these a lot eventually they will get this lovely oily coating so they almost become non-stick. But this will only happen if you a) don't put them in the dishwasher and b) don't use soap on them at all. I wash all my stoneware by scrubbing with really hot water and some course salt. NO SOAP.I don't know what you mean by "adequate size for regular oven use". Yes, I can fit all four in my regular oven and they have worked... » Read More I would not put them in the dishwasher as they are porous stone and all the soap residue would stay inside the stone. So, no dishwasher at all. If you use these a lot eventually they will get this lovely oily coating so they almost become non-stick. But this will only happen if you a) don't put them in the dishwasher and b) don't use soap on them at all. I wash all my stoneware by scrubbing with really hot water and some course salt. NO SOAP.I don't know what you mean by "adequate size for regular oven use". Yes, I can fit all four in my regular oven and they have worked well there too. « Show Less