Do fine particles get through the strainer? I'm looking for something that will help with making nut milk. Thanks!
1101748
Anita, I am not certain -- I bought the strainer as a gift, so I can't comment on fine particles. I can share the receiver loves the funnel and works for what he needs it to!
1101749
Holes are very large (almost 1mm) so I'm pretty sure that this will not strain as well as you'd like. Doesn't for me at any rate when trying to clear particulates from frying oil
1101750
The best way to strain nut milk that I've found is to use a *CLEAN* nylon stocking or some cheese cloth... it sounds funny but works like a charm. Any strainer will have holes that are to big and these methods work really well.
1101751
I used this funnel and strainer to filter out water kefir grains and only the tiniest ones get through but the majority get filtered out.
1597485
This strainer is not made for liquids ,its not fine enough and it has bigger holes in the middle plastic cylinder ,unless nut milk is thick like joghurt it will not work.
1148224
The funnel is sturdy and seems impervious to heat, but it has no strainer in it. The neck of the funnel is about two inches in diameter and therefore can accommodate thick, slow-moving liquids. There is a version of the same (or a similar) funnel that includes a built-in strainer, but the openings in the strainer might be too small to accommodate sap. For filtering sap, perhaps cheesecloth or a metal strainer might somehow be used in tandem with the funnel. These are just suggestions. I have no experience filtering sap. I use my Norpro funnel primarily to transfer coffee and sugar from bags to jars. It fits wide-mouthed jars, such as those used for preserving or storing foods, very well. The funnel is sturdy and seems impervious to heat, but it has no strainer in it. The neck of the funnel is about two inches in diameter and therefore can accommodate thick, slow-moving liquids. There is a version of the same (or a similar) funnel that includes a built-in strainer, but the openings in the strainer might be too small to accommodate sap. For filtering sap, perhaps cheesecloth or a metal strainer might somehow be used in tandem with the funnel. These are just suggestions. I have no experience filtering sap. I use my Norpro funnel primarily to transfer coffee and sugar from bags... » Read More The funnel is sturdy and seems impervious to heat, but it has no strainer in it. The neck of the funnel is about two inches in diameter and therefore can accommodate thick, slow-moving liquids. There is a version of the same (or a similar) funnel that includes a built-in strainer, but the openings in the strainer might be too small to accommodate sap. For filtering sap, perhaps cheesecloth or a metal strainer might somehow be used in tandem with the funnel. These are just suggestions. I have no experience filtering sap. I use my Norpro funnel primarily to transfer coffee and sugar from bags to jars. It fits wide-mouthed jars, such as those used for preserving or storing foods, very well. « Show Less
1513961
As bb said -no strainer. This is a great container though. I've had a host of thermal mugs and thus far this is proving to be my favorite. The form factor is very nice. . and no leaks.
2283201
Easily. Just make sure you have a wooden pestle or similar tool to gently for the material through the strainer.
231171
The strainer is pretty fine. I usually put sencha green tea in it which is a little on the large side, but I purchased some mint tea leaves that were tiny. A few strain through but overall, it works well. I typically put one heaping tablespoon and there's usually room for a little more.
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The thing about this nut milk bag is that it has a draw string which keeps the blended almond/water in the bag as you squeeze out the milk. You really need to be able to tightly wring out the milk and I don't think a coffee filter will hold up (most likely will tear and become a mess.) Trust me, I tried other methods and the small price for his bag was well worth it in my opinion. Very little mess, easy to use, holds up really well and easy to clean afterwards.
2175973
I have been making almond milk for years and I have just run it under hot tap water changing to cold water until it rinses clean. I really don't want to get soap in it. I started using my old bag to strain my kale/apple drink and it is a world of improvement. Now, that stains but I will use that exclusively for the kale stuff. I would never let it sit after using it because it will "sour", not good.
554177
Pretty sure the answer is you can use the strainer. The mesh is extremely fine!
87843
I recently purchased this bouillon strainer and I do use it when making homemade yogurt. It strains the yogurt very well but, I never pour it straight in. First, I gently spoon a cup or so into the bottom of the strainer and then slowly pour the rest in. If you pour all of it, all at once into the strainer, it causes too much force and some yogurt will be pushed out the bottom with the whey. Just be sure to rinse & wash the strainer immediately after you remove the yogurt. The mesh is extremely fine and would be almost impossible to clean if left to dry. I also make my own homemade chicken & vegetable stocks and it's nice to not have to use all that messy, wasteful cheesecloth anymore. My only minor issue with this item is it's too large to store with my other kitchen utensils. So I hang it on a hook on the side of one of my cupboards. Hope this helps.
1419560
Definitely not too delicate. I use for soy milk. May require several layers to capture small particles.
635859
I don't have anyway to measure the holes, but it is a very fine mesh, and holes don't stretch apart under pressure. I use Vitamix at high speed on hazzlenuts, and after filtering, the consistency of the vegan milk is really like dairy milk, with no particles left in the milk. You would probably need to ask the company directly, as my guess is it filters in microns.
2052182
It sounds like you are filling it too full with water or beans. I make almond or coconut milk, or combined both, but only fill the water up to the first line...no further. Never had a problem with water spilling out. Hope this helps you.
1545719
Yes but it is like dust and not much. I didn't have any large piece hanging on. I was just using it for drain so it didn't matter much for me just rinsed spoon at time of pouring in drain. I have used in past for soap making and didn't have problem then either as spoon was large stainless and used it for mixing and then again to mix in to fats so wasn't a problem their either. Idk how it would work for bio-diesel applications.
1539086
Yes...I absolutely love this machine. I mostly make almond milk. I also make cashew creamer for my coffee. I line my strainer with cheesecloth when I strain. Tastes so much better than store bought. This is my 2nd machine-the other is a Joyoung from Amazon and I like it just as well. My first one is still kicking after 2 years of constant use and I still use it when I want to make 2 batches at once.
1422161
If the whey is elliptical in size, then the major radius of whey should be smaller than the circular holes in these (or any) strainers. My guess is that this strainer is not good for sieving whey.
1247144
I suppose you could soak your almonds , blend in a v.m. , and strain. This option was less expensive for me vs. buying a v.m. , it is stainless steel, has multiple settings, it cooks, and cleans very easily. If you have a v.m. you don't need this to blend almonds, or make soup. But, use a fine mesh strain and a rubber spatula to get all the milk from your batch. After you do that, use a nut milk bag if you need the milk to be extra smooth. I find I never need to use my nut milk bag any more after using the fine strainer. Nut milk bag is a lot of work and you never get all the milk out. Again, if you have a vita mix, you don't need this maker. But do invest in a good strainer with a handle , and a rubber spatula. Milk tip, use almond extract instead of vanilla when making almond milk, its awesome!