I have used a WhisperMill (now manufactured as the WonderMill) for six years and love it. It quickly makes a very fine flour for me with all the different grains and beans. It is very convenient to operate and is self-cleaning except for an occasional rinsing of the flour canister/separator cup.
Although it doesn't have a large "footprint" on my countertop because I stack the flour canister atop the unit, I do need to have space for the canister next to the unit when I actually run it. The hopper holds 8 cups of grain at a time and mills it in minutes to approximately 12 cups of flour.
I found the NutriMill to be a bit slower than the WhisperMill and not quite as amenable to larger beans, but not only does it make a very fine flour, it does a great job of coarser milling, which the WonderMill cannot do (like cornmeal or coarse wheat for cereals, etc.) and it does have a much greater capacity (20 cups flour vs. 12 cups flour). ). Flour quality is excellent in the NutriMill. This mill is a little quieter than the WonderMill, but it does run a bit longer, so that is sort of a trade-off (some people consider it just a different pitch). The mill can be turned off and on with grain in the hopper, which is a no-no with the WonderMill. If you are interested in the convenience of a hand-operated mill for non-electric use, the company hopes to introduce a hand-crank attachment for this machine in the near future.
The UltraMill offers the larger capacity of the NutriMill (20 cups flour) with a lower price than even the WonderMill, and comes in several colors. This mill does seem to be a little less convenient and a bit more cumbersome (especially if one has any hand dexterity issues), but that would be no problem for someone who plans to use it just several times a week, vs. several times a day. For those who are not interested in cornmeal, and who plan to bake just once or twice a week and that would be the bulk of their flour milling, or for those on a stricter budget, this mill is a good option.
All three mills carry lifetime or limited lifetime warranties and any would be a worthwhile investment.
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Q. Which mill is best for my family?
A. Answers will vary! (Depends on your family's needs)
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