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Grain mills in this performance class are also often referred to as entry-level mills, as if they were not as high-quality and powerful. But for their size, they are actually very powerful with their industrial motors (designed for high loads and longer service life) and fully suitable for wholefood baking at home. They usually grind just as finely as the larger grain mills of the respective manufacturers, only a little slower. There is only one problem sometimes when switching on: It can happen that the mill does not start immediately with a fine setting if there is still grain in the Gr. Chamber from the last grinding. But this problem is easily solved by setting the mill to a coarser setting and returning it to the desired fineness as soon as it has started.
And please note: Even if manufacturers state that mills of this class also grind maize, we would not recommend such a small mill for maize, as maize is so hard that the mill is overtaxed with it in our estimation. In addition, the small mills often have problems with larger grains such as maize and chickpeas entering the Gr. Chamber. Therefore, pay attention to the explicit statement of the manufacturer that maize can also be ground.
Summary
Perfect and convenient purchase if you want to make both wholemeal flour and wholemeal flakes yourself.
These mills all grind at least 100 g per minute. The Widukind even manages 180 g/min, the Family a proud 170 g/min. With such grain mills, you usually don't have any problems starting up. Some also grind maize and hard grains, although for maize we prefer to recommend the more powerful mills from 600 watts upwards, because they simply grind faster and maize takes much more time than grain. With the high load, the motor also switches off earlier than with more powerful mills.
Summary
Full-size grain mills, relatively durable and well equipped for all occasions. The flour becomes somewhat finer with larger grindstones. Some also grind maize. Best choice for higher demands and people who do not only grind occasionally and small amounts for muesli.
You could say the royal class. They convince with their strength (optimal grinding even of maize) and faster grinding process. To demonstrate that its mills also grind hard things without any problems, the manufacturer has recorded a video (Salzburger MT12) in which pebbles are ground. Since grain mills are generally relatively noisy, it is also pleasant if the grinding process is shortened.
Summary
Endurance and speed make the powerful mills favourites for frequent grinders and those who predominantly grind maize, chickpeas, buckwheat and other hard grains.
These grain mills are technically identical to the usual household mills with the one difference that they can grind considerably more quantities of grain in one pass without shutting down due to overload.
Summary
Only necessary and sensible if you want to grind several kilos of grain or hard grains such as maize or chickpeas in one pass.
Combination mills are equipped with a stone grinder and a grain crusher. You can use them to produce wholemeal flour and cereal flakes. Compared to single units, they are space-saving and often cheaper to buy. The FidiFloc combination mills work with an electrically operated stone mill and amanually operated grain crusher (FlicFloc), which can be removed if you want to take it with you when travelling. Unlike hand-operated grain mills and hand flakers, combi mills do not require a table edge for attachment.
Summary
Perfect and convenient purchase if you want to make both wholemeal flour and wholemeal flakes yourself.