Spice Grinders

The shiny housing of high grade plastic makes the German-manufactured GSD Hand Grain Mill look attractive, while its stainless steel milling burrs provide functionality. The combination of these two features results in an excellent hand cranked-mill guaranteed to supply you with nutritious and healthy freshly-ground flour.

The mill has a large hopper that can contain approximately 500 grams of grain. It can grind grains as wheat, oats, rice, barley, rye, millet, and even corn. It can also process beans, herbs, and oily seeds like linseed, poppy and sesame seeds.

At only one inch in diameter, the milling heads are small which makes them easy to turn. They are also fully adjustable, without any steps, thus you can have your grounds fine enough for baking bread, or as coarse as cracked grain. You won’t need to re-mill your grounds as the GSD Hand Grain Mill produces fine flour from the grains for making bread at a single grinding.

Burr grinders normally do not produce as much heat as blade grinders, thus the GSD mill does not affect the taste and nutritional value of the grains. Neither does it generate flour dust. Also, the consistency of the grounds is more uniform than with blade grinders.

The mill can process approximately 100 grams of coarse grounds per minute, but this is reduced to 60 grams if you want to have fine flour. Crushed poppy seeds take a little more time to produce as the mill can only come up with 50 grams a minute. Shredded linseed takes even longer. In one minute, only 20 grams are processed.

The foot of the GSD Hand Grain Mill is equipped with a rubber lining that protects the work table or countertop to which it is clamped. With a weight of only 2.5 pounds, it does not require a very thick structure to clamp into. It measures 15″ H x 3.5″ W x 19.5″ D.

Germany is known for its achievements in science and technology. These achievements are not limited to rarefied researches in physics and chemistry but also in their application to the more mundane areas of automobiles, communications equipment, and even home appliances.

Thus, it is often believed that German products are of excellent quality. This is true with the Schnitzer Manual Stone Mill Model ME1112. The belief may not be totally unjustified.

The stone mill consists of two millstones that are made of Naxos-Basalt and Magnesite, natural stones that are capable of grinding different types of grains such as wheat, barley, oats, rice, rye, and even corn. Even oily seeds like flax seeds, linseed, and sesame seeds can be ground provided the mill’s setting is adjusted to coarse. If you insist on a fine ground, you will need to grind the oily seeds with wheat or rye in equal amounts.

The fineness of the grounds is adjustable from fine flour for baking breads to coarse grits suitable for cereals. This is accomplished by turning a knob with markings at the shaft holding the manual crank handle.

Unlike most other manual mills, the crank handle of the Schnitzer Manual Stone Mill Model ME1112 is attached to the top of the grinder. The cylindrical hopper, which can contain 150 g of grains, leads to an enclosed but transparent container where ground grains or seeds are caught. Since it is enclosed, no flour dust or residues are left on your table.

The average output of the manual stone mill is either 30 g of fine flour or 60 g of coarse grounds at 80 revolutions. Ordinarily, this number of revolutions would take a minute. The mill measures 14 inches tall and 4.5 inches in diameter and is secured to a worktable or counter with a clamp.

Flours from commercial mills sold in groceries often have preservatives, chemicals, and other additives to prevent spoilage. The refining and processing done in the mills also rob the grains of their nutrients and taste. For these reasons, it always better to bake your bread with freshly-ground flour as this is more nutritious and better-tasting. For a small family, the Jupiter Hand Grain Mill may just be the perfect tool to a healthier life.

This German-made hand mill offers excellent performance as it grinds different kinds of grains and seeds including wheat, rice, oats, barley, rye, poppy seeds, linseed, and even coffee and spices. As its grinding mechanism consists of steel milling burrs, the Jupiter Hand Grain Mill does not generate enough friction to heat the grounds. This means that the vitamins and minerals from the grains are preserved.

A rotating white knob on the opposite end of the shaft where the crank handle is attached allows the adjustment of the texture of the grounds, with directional arrows as guides. Turn the knob clockwise for fine flour and counterclockwise for coarse or rough grounds.

The housing and the crank handle are constructed of polished glossy aluminum. The crank handle includes a wood grip for a non-slip and comfortable hold. And because it is six inches long, winding it is almost effortless.

The Jupiter Hand Grain Mill has a capacity of 170 g with a dry grain output of 4 oz a minute for coarse grounds or 2 oz for fine flour. For poppy seeds, the figure is 2 oz per minute, while rough linseed output is 0.5 oz a minute.

Hand-cranked flour mills are preferred by people who wish to conserve electric power in any way they can to help the environment. Others simply want to go on grinding even with power outages. If you are one of these people, consider the Schinitzer Country Hand-Driven Flour Mill.

Deemed by Schnitzer as their best manual grinder, this beautifully-designed hand mill is made of a combination of beech wood and stainless steel frame, aluminum hopper, and a grinding stone of Naxos-Basalt and magnesite. A shaft connects the grinding store to a long handle that activates grinding.

The hopper has a capacity of one kilogram. Grains in the hopper fall directly to the self-sharpening millstones. Depending on the setting of the adjustment knob mounted on one end of the stones, the mill can produce either fine flour suited for baking, or coarse or cracked grains for cereals. Grains as small millet or as big as corn, and everything in between such as wheat, barley, oats, or rice, can be processed by the Country Hand-Driven Flour Mill. Oily seeds such as flax and sesame seeds can even be ground if the mill is on a coarse setting. If you want fine flax or sesame seeds, mixed them with wheat or rye in the same amount.

Manual hand mills will always require some effort, but with the long handle of the Country Hand-Driven Mill, you will find that such effort is not that great. With every revolution of the millstones, you can produce a gram of fine flour. Usually, in one minute, you can have 80 revolutions, or 80 g. For coarse grounds, this increases to 130 g.

The mill is clamped to your counter or work table. It has a height of 52 cm, width of 17 cm, and depth of 36 cm. If you want, you can attach a belt to the shaft and convert the hand-cranked mill into a pedal-powered machine.

In addition to the electric and hand-cranked grinders and mills of Schnitzer, the company also offers an excellent flaker that is housed in a beech wood casing finished with linseed oil giving it a nice sheen. This is great for preparing porridge or muesli.

For the rollers, you have a choice of either stainless steel or stone. Stainless steel rollers are perfect for rolling oats, rye, wheat, spelt, buckwheat, barley, and other grains sized like wheat or smaller. They can also grind oily seeds as well as coarse salt. The stone rollers, on the other hand, are intended to flake oats and other soft dry grains. These are constructed of natural Naxos Basalt in magnesite.

The Campo Flaker uses two parallel rollers, whether stainless steel or stone, that rotate opposite to each other. The rollers are infinitely adjustable so your flakes can be as fine or coarse as you want. By turning the adjustment knob in, your flakes can be flat-pressed. Turning them outward rolls the grain. It also has a mechanism that equalizes the rollers’ speeds thus preventing grinding.

Flaker output varies depending on your crank speed and roller adjustment but on average, with about 80 rotations of the crank, it can fully process all of the 110 g of grain that the hopper can hold in about one minute.

Five rubber feet and a table or counter mounting clamp support the Schnitzer Campo Flaker preventing it from moving around when flaking.

With its handle, the flaker stands 250 mm tall with a width of 120 mm and depth of 180 mm. It weighs 2 kg.

The Porkert Manual Grist and Flour Mill is made of sturdy and solid cast iron that is plated with tin. This construction makes the mill extremely durable that it can be expected to last a lifetime of frequent use.

The mill features two grinder plates that are identical with each other. They are constructed of machined and sharpened natural cast iron. These 3-inch diameter plates can grind grain of all kinds such as wheat, rice, barley, or oats. It can also grind corn, seeds, spices, herbs, nuts, or coffee. They can also split soybeans when set on a loose adjustment.

You can choose the texture of your grounds by simply adjusting the setting screw that is attached to the stirrup. With this you can choose fine flour or cracked grains. Just fill the hopper and, after choosing the fineness of your grounds, crank the handle. In minutes, you can have your grounds.

This Czech Republic-made grist and flour mill stands 11 inches tall, weighs 13 pounds, and fastens securely to your work table or countertop with a clamp consisting of a rubber pad, so your table won’t get scratched, and a fastening bolt below the table.

An elegant classic, the Universal Gourmet Coffee Grinder 109 is made of a combination of cast iron and wood with a design that evokes an aura of timelessness. The cast iron hopper with its domed cover, the large hand grinding wheel, also in cast iron, and the wooden drawer and base are all reminiscent of an era when life was not complicated with some much gadgetry and electronics.

This grinder can mill all kinds of grains, nuts, seeds, spices, and beans including, of course, coffee beans. You can throw in wheat, rye, barley, rice, oats, corn, almonds, peanuts, linseed, sunflower seeds, peppercorn, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon into the hopper. The Gourmet Coffee Grinder can handle all of them at just the texture that you want, from coarse to fine, thanks to its adjustment knob.

With a grinding chamber that is perfectly sloped, the grains, spices, nuts, seeds, or beans for processing are efficiently loaded for an even grinding. Hardened steel blades are rotated in the grinding chamber by a shaft connected to the grinding wheel. The blades do not generate excessive heat thereby preserving nutrients.

After grinding, the grounds fall into a wooden drawer at the bottom of the grinder. The drawer is kept closed during grinding. This eliminates flour dust floating all over your kitchen.

The large grinding wheel makes it easy to activate the grinding mechanism. It is equipped with a hard wood handle that is comfortable to the grip.

The Universal Gourmet Coffee Grinder 109 measures 9¼ inches tall, 7 inches wide, and 6½ inches deep. At this size, you can use it as a highlight in your kitchen, regardless of whether it is traditional or contemporary in design. It can even be a great conversation piece.

Schinitzer’s Model 1295 stone mill features large basalt and magnesite stones that are self-sharpening for its grinders. These easily and effectively grind grains and seeds of all sizes such as wheat, oats, barley, buckwheat, corn, rice, and rye. They can also process oily seeds but only to a coarse ground. If you want finely ground oily seeds, you will need to mixed them with either wheat or rye on a ratio of 1:1.

The crank handle is long thus multiplying the manual effort given to rotating it. This makes grinding less strenuous that even children can do it. The mill also has an infinite texture adjustment knob allowing you to choose from coarse grains for cereals to fine flour for baking. Grain or seeds from the hopper with a capacity of approximately five cups can be ground at the rate of 80 grams of fine flour or 130 grams of coarse or cracked grain per minute with 80 revolutions of the large grinding stones.

The mill is secured to you work table or countertop with steel clamps that prevent unwanted movement and vibrations while milling. It weighs about 8 kilograms and measures 16.5 cm wide, 52 cm high, and 35.5 cm deep.

This hand-operated grain mill features a flywheel with a V-groove which allows conversion into a motorized or bicycle-powered mill for faster operation. It is attached to a hand-crafted, beautifully-finished plywood cabinet. This cube-shaped grinder would perfectly complement a traditional kitchen, or one with wood cupboards or tables.

Inside the cabinet are stone grinding plates that have metal alloy pieces embedded in them. These distinctively designed grinders can easily grind wheat, barley, alfalfa, peas, rice, corn, buckwheat, millet, lentils, rye, oats, and beans to super fine textures.

The hopper can accommodate up to 3½ cups of grain which, after passing through the grinding mechanism, fall into a pull-out drawer at the bottom of the cabinet. This transparent plastic drawer can hold four cups of fine flour.

With a footprint of 7½ inches by 11 inches and a height of 9½”, it does not occupy too much space. You can actually leave it on your work table or countertop as one of your kitchen’s highlights.

This heavy-duty hand mill, available from AAOOB Storable Foods/Products, is made of durable cast iron and will grind all dry grain and beans including corn, peas, wheat, oats, barley, beans, coffee, and other similar materials for table use. It can be used to process corn meal and animal feeds.

The rounded hopper can contain five cups of grain. Beneath this hopper are cone-shaped burrs that can be adjusted to grind fine or coarse grounds. Its finest grind setting produces coarse flour which is suitable for breads, cakes, cookies, muffins, biscuits, and pancakes. Depending on the grain or seed being processed, the Grist Hand Mill can produce 25 pounds per hour.

The burrs are made of an extra-hard special alloy designed to last a lifetime and provide even grinding. Rotating the burrs is a hand crank that is counter-balanced to help lessen torque and make operation easy.

This mill is finished with a shiny, red, non-toxic enamel making it eye-catching. It is designed to be bolted into your work table or countertop to eliminate any possibility of vibration and loosening as it performs it heavy duty functions.