Cuisinart SG-10 Electric Spice-and-Nut Grinder
- Spice Grinder
- 3.2 ounces
- 200 watts
- Corded electric
A capable small-batch spice and nut grinder for regular use, though buyers should check on arrival that the blade assembly seats tightly.
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Overview
An electric spice and nut grinder with stainless-steel blades, a press-down lid that activates the motor, and a 90-gram stainless bowl. The lid and bowl are dishwasher safe, with extra spice storage built into the lid.
- Stainless-steel grinding blades
- Push-top lid activates the motor
- 90-gram bowl with extra storage in lid
- Dishwasher-safe lid and bowl
Who it's for
Home cooks who grind whole spices or nuts regularly for things like fresh chili powder or flax meal. Not for anyone processing large batches at once, given the 90-gram bowl size.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Long-term owners praise it for flax meal, whole spice blends, and nut grinding, and like that the top parts are dishwasher safe; recurring complaints include a loose blade assembly on some units that lets powder leak out, and the twist-off bowl occasionally seizing onto the base after months of use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact size suits small spice batches
- Lid and bowl are dishwasher safe
- Grinds nuts, seeds, and spices without residue buildup
- Some units have a loose blade seal
- Twist-off bowl can seize onto the base
Performance notes
Pressing down on the lid closes the circuit and runs the motor, so there is no separate switch. The stainless bowl twists off the base for rinsing, and most reviewers who kept theirs for a year or more report it still grinds cleanly, though a minority describe a loose blade assembly that lets fine powder escape past the seal.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | SG-10 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1 pound |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.1 × 4.1 × 7.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 3.2 ounces |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 200 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 220 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless/Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Grinder |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1.5 years |
| Other details | |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Grinding |
| Item Type Name | Mini Prep Plus Food Processor |
| Specific Uses For Product | Grinding |
| Style Name | Grinder |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in spice grinders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart SG-10 Electric Spice-and-Nut GrinderThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 4,300 | - |
| FinaMill Classic Battery Spice MillFinaMill | 4.4 / 5 | 2,800 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Waring Commercial Electric Spice GrinderWaring | 4.3 / 5 | 209 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Banana Bros OTTO Electric Smart Spice GrinderBanana Bros | 4.2 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Mamba Lite Electric Spice GrinderMamba | 4.2 / 5 | 456 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cuisinart SG-10
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Cuisinart SG-10 dishwasher safe?
The lid and bowl are dishwasher safe; the motor base is not.
What is the grinding bowl capacity?
90 grams, with extra spice storage space built into the lid.
Has anyone reported quality issues?
Some reviewers describe a loose blade assembly on certain units that lets powder leak past the seal, a complaint that goes back several years according to one detailed review.