Freshly-ground flour can add flavor as well as nutrition to a particular pastry or bread recipe. This home grinding mill turns a wide range of legumes and grains into a choice of fine, medium, or coarse ground flour at the turn of a knob and push of a button. The compact unit features a motorized hopper/base that fits snugly over a 15-cup clear polycarbonate milling pan. The secret to the Blendtec mill is its surgical quality stainless-steel micronetic grinding chamber; designed to stay sharp and avoid overheating, the micronetic grinding teeth will not destroy valuable nutrients. <p> The mill grinds up to one pound of grain per minute. In addition to the more common grains such as wheat, oats, rice, rye, and buckwheat, the mill works on dried pinto and green beans, popcorn kernels, soybeans, chickpeas, dried sweet corn, and more (the user's guide includes a list). The mill is not intended for use on coffee beans, nuts, seeds (including sunflower, poppy, and sesame), or spices, as their oil or moisture content is high and may cause gumming. An included cyclone cup attaches to the underside of the mill to help separate the flour from the air passing through the mill. The base of the mill measures 8 by 10 by 4-1/2 inches, while the pan measures 8 by 10 by 7 inches. The pan inverts over the mill for compact storage. Blendtec covers the mill's motor and workmanship with a 6-year warranty, the milling chamber and milling pan with a lifetime warranty. <I>--Ann Bieri</I> <p> <b>What's In the Box</b>
Flour-grinding mill, milling pan, cyclone cup.

Reader Reviews
I have owned this mill for about 10 years. I have to use it outside because of the mess and the extremely loud noise. Ear protection is essential. More mess is created when removing the flour. The mill is very top heavy, making it awkward to handle. The grind adjustment seems to have no effect. All flour is finely ground. My recommendation is "Don't buy it." I am considering the Nutrimill as a replacement.

Available from Amazon Price: $200.70 Updated on 12-23-2008.