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Grinding Your Own Grains for Health Sake
Whole Grains are a source of Dietary source of many valuable nutrients and fiber. The whole grain contains proteins, essential fatty acids, B complex vitamins and vitamin E.

The outside layer of grain, the husk is abundant in Fibrin (fiber) and minerals. Insoluble fiber passes through the body undigested, cleaning the digestive tract by sweeping harmful substances out of the body. This function may be a significant help in preventing heart disease and cancer. The soluble fiber present in grain slows digestion and allows optimum absorption of nutrients, such as natural oils and carbohydrates. Soluble fiber effects on the digestive system helps to sustain energy, control glucose and insulin, reduces absorption of fat and bile, and contributes to the health of the lower intestine.

Unfortunately, the oils in ground flours and cereals are very volatile, and the oils begin to oxidize and turn rancid almost as soon as the grain is ground. Rancid oil contains free radicals, which result in aging, heart disease and other degenerative diseases. Free radicals also form in grains milled at high temperature. This commonly occurs with metal grinding mechanisms, which result in the breaking down of fat molecules in the grain.

Schnitzer’s grain mills have been designed to help preserve the grains nutrients for your body. By using low temperature milling, cereals are ground under the critical temperature of 41 degrees Celsius. Also by using the grain immediately after milling minimizes the oxidation of the extremely perishable oils.



Grano200 (product No. 1670 & 1675)
This brand new Schnitzer mills will grind fine wheat flour at 200 grams/minute!! An electric grain mill, it can grind grains or seeds from the size of millet to the size of corn into either flour, coarsely ground or cracked grains. Oily seeds can be ground on a medium to coarse setting on their own or ground on a fine setting when mixed in a 1:1 ratio with wheat or rye. The beech wood housing (treated with linseed oil) encloses a grinding chamber in which you find the infinitely adjustable mill stones. The stones are easily adjusted for fine and coarse settings using the sliding adjustment lever found on the outside case of the mill. The mill-stones are constructed of two natural materials, corundum bound in ceramic. This appliance has a powerful 110 volt, 600 watt (4/5 horsepower) motor providing a steady output of 200 g/min (fine) to 600 g/min (coarse) at low milling temperatures. The stainless steel hopper has a capacity of 1.2 kg (2.6lb). Width 20 cm (7.88"), depth 20 cm (7.88"), height 42 cm (16.5"), net weight 12 kg (26.4 lb).

No. 1670 (stainless steel hopper)
$540.95 (US) $795.00 (Cdn)

No. 1675 (wooden hopper)
$574.95 (US) $845.00 (Cdn)

Clou (product No. 1802 & 1807)
The Schnitzer model Clou is an entry level electric stone grain mill perfectly sized for the economically spaced kitchen. The smallest in both stature and output in the line of Schnitzer electric mills, it has gained in its development from its established larger cousins. The Clou can be used to grind grains or seeds from the size of millet to the size of corn into either flour, coarsely ground or cracked grains. Oily seeds can be ground on a medium to coarse setting on their own or ground on a fine setting when mixed in a 1:1 ratio with wheat or rye. The maple wood housing (treated with linseed oil) encloses a grinding chamber in which you find the infinitely adjustable mill stones. The stones are easily adjusted for fine and coarse settings using the sliding adjustment lever found on the outside case of the mill. The mill-stones are constructed of two natural materials, corundum bound in ceramic. This appliance has a 110 volt, 250 watt motor which turns the stones slow enough to provide low temperature milling of your grains at a rate of production ranging from 70g/min (fine) to 250g/min (coarse). The hopper, where it all starts, has a capacity of 600g (1.3lb). Width 16 cm (6.3"), depth 24 cm (9.46"), height 34 cm (13.4"), weight 6 kg (13.2 lb).

No. 1802 (stainless steel hopper)
$326.95 (US) $479.75 (Cdn)

Model OH hand-driven flour mill - (product No. 1291)
Model OH is the big sister to model RH. The larger stones and longer handle make for easier and more efficient grinding of your grains. This appliance is easy to operate and will supply the desired amount of flour or cereal without great effort. The OH has an infinite coarseness selection feature - which is easily adjusted with a turn of the adjustment knob - enabling you to produce a wide range of ground product from fine flour for baking, to coarse ground or cracked grains for cereals. The self sharpening basalt and magnesite stones enable coarse grinding of oily seeds, or fine ground oily seeds when ground on a 1:1 ratio with wheat or rye. The OH can be used to grind your choice of grains or seeds as small as millet through to the size of corn. Once the steel table mount is securely fastened to counter or table top, your output at 80 revolutions per minute is 80g fine to 130g coarse. Specifications: length 36 cm (14.17"); width 17 cm (6.69"); height 52 cm (20.47"); weight 8.0 kg (17.64 lbs); funnel capacity 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs).

No. 1291
$219.95 (US)
$323.50 (Cdn) Shipping included to Canadian addresses.

Ligno (product No. 1140) LHII (product No. 1100)
These manually-operated mills grind cereals the size of wheat and smaller from fine to coarse output. The LHII has the facility to grind very small quantities of flour but is especially designed as an efficient mill for cracking grains for your muesli or breakfast cereals. It can also be used as a spice mill. Oily seeds can be ground alone on either a medium or coarse setting and on a fine selection when mixed 1:1 with wheat or rye. The grinding stones are constructed of basalt seated in magnesite. Output at 80 revolutions per minute = 30 grams fine to 60g coarse; the mill is constructed of beech wood.

No. 1140 & 1100
$104.60 (US)
$153.75 (Cdn) Shipping included to Canadian addresses.

Model CH (product No. 1112)
This manually-operated mill grinds cereals the size of wheat and smaller from fine to coarse output. This mill has the facility to grind very small quantities of flour but is especially designed as an efficient mill for cracking grains for your breakfast cereals. Oily seeds can be ground alone on either a medium or coarse setting and on a fine selection when mixed 1:1 with wheat or rye. This model is equipped with an accessory table mount bracket. The grinding stones are constructed of basalt seated in magnesite and are easily adjusted for coarseness externally with the adjustment knob. Output at 80 revolutions per minute = 30 grams fine to 60g coarse; the mill’s casing is constructed of high density plastic. Diameter 11 cm (4.33"); with crank handle 21 cm (8.27"); Height 35 cm (13.78"); Weight 1.2kg (2.65 lbs.); hopper capacity 150g.

No. 1112
$105.95 (US) $154.95 (Cdn)

Campo (product No. 1910)
The Schnitzer stainless steel roller is designed for the preparation of fresh rolled or flaked oats, wheat, rye, rice, spelt, barley, buckwheat or other grains the size of wheat or smaller. This roller can also be used to flake oily seeds. Perfect for making your own muesli, porridge or baking garnish without requiring the use of steam or heat rolling. For ease of use, this mill is equipped with a table mount. The two revolving rollers in this appliance are mounted to a lovely beech wood finished frame. Flaking output at 80 revolutions per minute = 110 grams of flakes (oat). Length with handle 18.5 cm (7.3"), width 12 cm (4.73"), height 25 cm (9.85").

No. 1910
$149.95 (US) $219.95 (Cdn)

Stone Flaker (product Nos. 1150/1151)
The Schnitzer stone flaker is designed for the preparation of fresh rolled or flaked oats, wheat, rye, rice spelt, barley, buckwheat or other grains the size of wheat or smaller. Perfect for making your own muesli, porridge or baking garnish without requiring the use of steam or heat rolling. For ease of use, this mill is equipped with a table mount. The two revolving stones in this appliance are mounted to a lovely beech wood finished frame. The stones are constructed of basalt and magnesite. Flaking output at 80 revolutions per minute = 110 grams of flakes (oat). Length with handle 18.5 cm (7.3"), width 12 cm (4.73"), height 25 cm (9.85").

No. 1150 - metal hopper
$134.85 (US) $198.25 (Cdn)

No. 1151 - wooden hopper
$149.95 (US)
$219.95 (Cdn) Shipping included to Canadian addresses

FE 100 (product No. 1701)
This European styled electric model features an infinite coarseness selection feature for the grinding of fine pastry flour to coarse cracked cereal. Grains the size of wheat or smaller are ground directly into a self contained vessel minimizing any air borne material for allergic or sensitive members of the family. This appliance is designed for use in households of 1 to 5 family members. The mill stones are constructed of a combination of basalt and magnesite. The 210 watt motor provides for a milling output of between 100g/min. (fine) to 180g/min (coarse). Hopper capacity 300g (11.2oz), length 29 cm (11.43"), width 12 cm (4.73"), height 22 cm (8.67"), weight 4.2 kg (9.24 lb).

No. 1701, NOW JUST:
$391.69 (US)
$575.75 (Cdn) Shipping included to Canadian addresses.

Please Note: Unless otherwise noted, all prices are subject to shipping & applicable taxes, and may change without notice.

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