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122 degrees. Some enzymes are destroyed or become inactive, and some deterioration of gluten has been observed. (The baking performance of gluten declines progressively between 122 and 158 degrees with virtually all functionality lost by 167 degrees.)

More than 140 degrees. Losses in bread quality are clearly apparent; enzymes, heat-sensitive vitamins and probably many other healthful components are destroyed.

Review of Selected Mills

Kitchen Mill — $170 to $200

Medium-sized electric; impact type; not convertible to manual. Made in USA.

Compact, clean, no-dust flour canister. Mills all dry grains, corn and beans, but not seeds or nuts. It comes with a five-year warranty on the chamber and pan, and a lifetime warranty on parts and workmanship. Widely available on the Internet and has a good track record.

Grain Master Whisper Mill — $200 to $250

Medium-sized electric; impact type; not convertible to manual. Made in USA.

Highest quality, compact, filtered. It comes with a no-dust flour canister and noise-reduction features. Mills all dry grains, corn and beans, but not seeds or nuts. It comes with a lifetime warranty. Widely available in stores and on the Internet.

Nutrimill — $200 to $250 (older version called Ultra Mill — about $150)

Medium-sized electric; impact type; not convertible to manual. Made in USA.

Compact, filtered, no-dust flour canister. Mills all dry grains, popcorn and most beans, but not seeds or nuts. Grain flow and texture control. It comes with a 10-year warranty on the milling heads, a lifetime warranty on the mill. Widely available on the Internet.

Fidibus — $250 to $350 (also sold as Wolfgang — $250 to $400)

Medium-sized electric; burr type; not convertible to manual. Imported from Germany.

Highest quality, industrial motor, solid beechwood casing, stunning good looks. Grinds all dry grains, beans, corn. It comes with a three-year warranty.

Family Grain Mill — $90 to $250

Small electric; burr type; convertible to manual. Imported from Germany.

Grinds small dry grains but corn and beans need precracking before milling; never overheats flour. Mill mechanism and attachments useable with separate manual base that starts at $90. Exceedingly versatile; widely available; very popular. Lifetime warranty for manufacturer defects.

Country Living Grain Mill — less than $400

Large manual; burr type; convertible to electric. Made in USA.

Highest quality, very attractive, work required but large flywheel and optional bar extender reduce grinding effort significantly. Mills all dry items; needs accessory auger for large items. 25-year track record; lifetime warranty, except one year on burrs. Widely available in catalogs and on the Internet.

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