A spice preparation and storage assembly for includes a cylinder that is comprised of a translucent material and a lid that is removably attachable to the cylinder. A magnifying lens is integrated into the lid to magnify contents of the cylinder. A plurality of caps is provided which includes a grinder cap, a scale cap and a closing cap. The grinder cap has a grinding unit that is rotatably integrated into the grinder cap to grind the contents of the cylinder when the grinder cap is attached to the cylinder and the grinding unit is turned on. A weight sensor is movably integrated into the scale cap to sense the weight of the contents of the cylinder when the scale cap is attached to the cylinder.

A food processing device is disclosed that includes a rotation source generating a rotatory motion about a first axis of rotation (A1) and an auger mechanically coupled to the rotation source. The rotation source imparts rotatory motion to the auger, such that the first axis of rotation (A1) of the rotation source is offset from a second axis of rotation (A2) of the auger. The auger is configured to receive a food-product. A cutter assembly is positioned vertically below the auger that receives the food-product from the auger. The cutter assembly includes a stator cutter and a rotating cutter configured to rotate relative to the stator cutter. The auger is mechanically coupled to the rotating cutter to cause the rotating cutter to rotate.

A food processing device is disclosed that includes a rotation source generating a rotatory motion about a first axis of rotation (A1) and an auger mechanically coupled to the rotation source. The rotation source imparts rotatory motion to the auger, such that the first axis of rotation (A1) of the rotation source is offset from a second axis of rotation (A2) of the auger. The auger is configured to receive a food-product. A cutter assembly is positioned vertically below the auger that receives the food-product from the auger. The cutter assembly includes a stator cutter and a rotating cutter configured to rotate relative to the stator cutter. The auger is mechanically coupled to the rotating cutter to cause the rotating cutter to rotate.

An electric spice grinder with digital thermometer is an apparatus that dispenses milled spices automatically and includes a digital thermometer that can be used to monitor the temperature of food products. The apparatus includes a grinder housing, a food thermometer, a grinder mechanism, a portable power source, and a controller. The grinder housing corresponds to the main structure that houses the rest of the components in a portable and ergonomic way. The food thermometer can be used to monitor the temperature of the desired food product separate from the grinder housing. The grinder mechanism corresponds to the motorized mechanism that dispenses a desired amount of milled spice at a desired grind level. The portable power source provides the voltage necessary to sustain the operation of the food thermometer, the grinder mechanism, and the controller. The controller enables the operational control of the food thermometer and the grinder mechanism.

An electric spice grinder with digital thermometer is an apparatus that dispenses milled spices automatically and includes a digital thermometer that can be used to monitor the temperature of food products. The apparatus includes a grinder housing, a food thermometer, a grinder mechanism, a portable power source, and a controller. The grinder housing corresponds to the main structure that houses the rest of the components in a portable and ergonomic way. The food thermometer can be used to monitor the temperature of the desired food product separate from the grinder housing. The grinder mechanism corresponds to the motorized mechanism that dispenses a desired amount of milled spice at a desired grind level. The portable power source provides the voltage necessary to sustain the operation of the food thermometer, the grinder mechanism, and the controller. The controller enables the operational control of the food thermometer and the grinder mechanism.

Embodiments of improved systems including and methods for adjusting the setting of an attribute of a particle processing system where the particles may be directed to the particle processing system from a storage container. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Embodiments of improved systems including and methods for adjusting the setting of an attribute of a particle processing system where the particles may be directed to the particle processing system from a storage container. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

A grinder includes a body having a first end, a second end defining an opening, and an interior surface defining an inner chamber extending from the opening at least partially towards the first end. The grinder also includes a chain positioned within the inner chamber. The chain includes a plurality of balls. The grinder further includes a motor coupled to the chain. The motor is configured to cause rotational or reciprocal motion of the chain within the inner chamber.

A grinder includes a body having a first end, a second end defining an opening, and an interior surface defining an inner chamber extending from the opening at least partially towards the first end. The grinder also includes a chain positioned within the inner chamber. The chain includes a plurality of balls. The grinder further includes a motor coupled to the chain. The motor is configured to cause rotational or reciprocal motion of the chain within the inner chamber.

A mill includes a first mill having a first grinding region, a second mill having a second grinding region opposed to the first grinding region and provided to be rotatable relatively to the first mill, and a heat radiation mechanism which is provided in at least one of the first mill and the second mill and radiates friction heat generated as a result of rotation of the first mill and the second mill relative to each other, and the heat radiation mechanism is provided in a portion except for the first grinding region and the second grinding region.