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Features :
- 4.9-inch height
- Unparalleled Purity. Ceramic is a pure and healthy alternative. Unlike steel blades, ceramic blades will never rust or change from its natural state. It is totally impervious to acids, juices, oils, salts, or other elements.
- Ultra Lightweight. Kyocera ceramic cutlery is typically half the weight of an equivalent steak knife. Since the ceramic blade is so light, no artificial weight is added to the handle.
- Advanced ceramic grinding mechanism provides consistent, durable performance and will never rust.
- rust proof
Spices freshly ground always add more flavor to favorite dishes. Using Kyocera's ceramic grinder, you can prepare rubs, season salads and enjoy a variety of food with a simple twist of the inverted jar, resulting in a fine grind. The ceramic grinding blade is second only to diamonds in sharpness and holds it's edge 10 times longer than metal. A plastic cap keeps contents fresh when not in use.
Customer Reviews
Maybe three and a half stars (2010-08-05)
This grinder is good when you first get it and simply to the point yet elegant in it's zen style. I have used it often for many years probably about three or four, and I used it alot; before it died on me. Pointers: you will probably lose the cap, so don't be sad when you do, but it's a good thing to keep. Avoid herbs or too/many oily seeds, it will damage the mechanism over time, but if you want to use the thing for only a few years never mind.. consider a mortar and pestle for those kind of jobs... I grind my flax seeds dry in a simple blender....there might be a less agressive option here. avoid getting moisture inside to often and or manhandling the thing at it will probably last you longer. the top is atop feels more like plastic, I think ceramic is the burrs inside. if it was a tad cheaper, had these warning labels on it, and maybe a less plasticy top, I would consider giving it 4.5-5 stars
Good for Flaxseed (2010-06-10)
I use this mill for flaxseed. It does a good job of grinding the flaxseed into a "meal" consistency, not as fine as flour, but fine enough for my purposes. The ground flaxseed is undetectable when I stir it into my oatmeal. I even put it on top of pancakes, and it doesn't seem gritty.
I like that the mill has no metal parts that could corrode. The container is attractive glass, and the top is plastic with a ceramic mill. So far, it's easy to clean and easy to use. I also like the mill-on-top design and the fact that it has a cap. However, if you were to get some stubborn food stuck in the mill part, it may not be easy to clean it out.
Here's what I don't like about it: It takes a few moments to find the little niche to pry the cap off, and then the cap is unattached and could potentially get lost. Also, when it comes to grinding flaxseed, I want at least a teaspoon, not just a little spray. I typically count 100 twists each morning when I grind the seed. This makes my wrist tired. A device with a crank handle would probably be easier on the wrist, but I think I would still prefer this Kyocera mill for its compact size and convenience.
All in all, this was a good purchase for flaxseed. Despite the minor downsides, I'm still giving it 5 stars.
Fine Pepper (2010-06-02)
I wanted something that would grate pepper to a find powder, this does the job well! We don't like that it has a separate cap to keep up with, but other than that, I'm pleased with it. I also liked that it came with the option to buy a white one.. if we want to buy a matching salt shaker, but frankly, I have enough salt shakers at the moment.
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