I tried to grind Chick peas to make Chick pea flour. All I can say is this…don’t waste your time. It doesn’t work. THe chick peas are too large to go through the grinder.

The “spring” in the bottom of the grinder(the auger) simply will not allow the chick peas to go through.

I can say, I was a bit disappointed in this.

Obviously making chick pea flour can be done as one can buy it at health food stores. The Wonder Junior just can’t do it.

Overall, I am pretty pleased with the grinder as a whole. It will grind most stuff fairly well.

Hope this helps.

That is a good question. First, it’s important to keep in mind that one of the main functions of spices and seasonings, besides adding flavor to food, is anti-viral and anti-bacterial. To name a few: cinnamon, ginger, cloves, pepper, garlic, lemon zest, and rosemary all act as “bug” inhibitors. That is why artesian foods like salami and other dry cured meats contain a large amount of garlic, pepper, and a variety of spices. Other foods, (though not a seasoning or spice) like grapes and blueberries contain helpful yeast flora that, were they irradiated, would make it impossible to create products like wine and other fermented foods. Also, foods and spices that are not irradiated may have lots of GOOD bacteria which will ensure a healthy intestinal flora (creating an environment that is hostile to BAD bacteria). The main reason that companies irradiate spices is to extend their shelf life. However, once this happens you will loose the medicinal qualities of the spice. In order to ensure that you have a quality, beneficial spice or seasoning, buy brands that do not irradiate, such as Frontier or another organic seller. Or, perhaps consider growing and harvesting your own in widow sill pots.