What a joy it is to use this grinder! Its extra-large bowl means you can do more in less time. Stainless steel food contact surfaces, unlike many other grinders with mainly plastic construction, keeps the germs away. A cinch to clean - just wash and rinse, no fuss, no muss. The lid makes a great seal; just be sure not to fill past the 'MAX' embossing on the bowl to avoid spillage. We use it for flaxseed and almonds (brazils, filberts, almonds). In our opion, the best in class grinder on 鶹!