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Product information
Product Dimensions 9.62 x 9.62 x 7 inches
Item Weight 2.4 pounds
Department Unisex
Manufacturer Kitchen Art
ASIN B0000VLQTS
Country of Origin China
Item model number 57010COM
Best Sellers Rank #15,868 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #522 in Seasoning & Spice Tools #3,657 in Kitchen Storage & Organization
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available September 17, 2006
Capacity 4.5 Ounces
Volume 4.5 Fluid Ounces
Item Weight 2.4 Pounds
Units 1.0 Count
Number of Sets 1
About this item LONG-LASTING DESIGN: Made from durable plastic, this seasoning carousel is built to last and ready to go when you are. TWELVE SPICE CAPABILITY: This carousel can hold up to 12 different spices and rotates for ease of access. PRECISE MEASUREMENTS: Get the exact amount needed without measuring spoons. Simply twist the dial for a perfect 1/4 teaspoon measurement! SLEEK DESIGN makes for easy storage and simple organization. With 55 spice labels and the option to stack up to 48 different spices, you’ll never dig through a messy cabinet again. MEASUREMENTS: This carousel weighs 2.4 pounds and measures 9.62 x 9.62 x 7 inches.
In need of easy storage for your spices? The Select-A-Spice Auto-Measure Carousel Professional Series provides a unique way to store and sort cooking spices. The Auto-Measure Carousel can be mounted under the cabinet or double stacked. 55 spice labels are included for you to apply to the 12 canisters for easy assortment (spices not included). Each canister holds 4.5 oz. of spices and automatically measures a perfect 1/4 tsp with each click. The canister also gives you the option to either shake or pour your spices out. Witness the space-saving functionality of this useful tool.
Masa –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad
The size is good. The plastic is cheap and you need a lot of power to open the cap. 2 of the dispenser are lacking the spices from the sides. The price is higher than the product quality. In my opinion buy something with glass is better than plastic
One person found this helpful
Sabrina Watson –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best if sitting on the counter
I like the way it looks and it has labels for most common spices. If you mount it, be careful! They are a little tricky to take off and put back on. They are not the sturdiest, so if the fall more the a few inches the little windows will pop out. I do like being able to see my most commonly used spice without opening a cupboard.
3 people found this helpful
Udem –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It’s White
As another reviewer mentioned, this does leak when you put water in it. That shouldn’t necessarily be a drawback because spices are not liquid. Water leaks through the door on the bottom of each spice holder. This leaks even when the door is closed. You would open the door if you were turning the dial for measuring 1/4 teaspoon. After ordering this, I decided not to keep it for two reasons. Number one is because I ordered the white one. I think it would be hard to keep it looking clean. If I were to have one, I’d get the one with the metal finish. I think it wouldn’t show the dirt as much. The second reason I didn’t keep it is because it would take up more height in my cabinet. I have my spices arranged on lazy Susans/turntables so they are easy to reach. In this way they are not as high as this spice container. I was pleasantly surprised by how large the individual spice containers are.
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Dana –
5.0 out of 5 stars
large enough
Great quality. Each container is very big.
Courtlyn –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Convenient and space-saving
After reading the reviews, I was hesitant to purchase this product, but I am so happy I did because it was a game changer for my small kitchen! My spices took up half of my cabinet above my microwave and replacing it with this allows me to save space and have easy access to all of my spices! I thought at first that the 1/4 tsp auto feature was able to be done without removing a spice from the rack, but that didn’t make a difference to me because of how convenient it is for me!
Christina Whippie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality
Love it. Such a space saver
Brian Hurtado –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptionally convenient for reasonable people.
I bought the first one just before Xmas… While not the sturdiest of “forever-lasting” material, I don’t anticipate that these will ‘break’ or shatter any time, soon. I’ve found that most products today are only about as good as the manner in which they are treated. The racks are VERY light (lightweight materials) which makes them ideal for installing up under the cupboard, to save counter space. Installation took all of about a minute and a half, and operates beautifully (BEAUTIFULLY!). The rotation is exceptionally smooth, and the individual holders are designed in such a way as to make removal and replacement of the selected spice very simple, and not at all cumbersome. We loved ours so much that we went back and purchased a second. To anyone that knows how to take care of their useful items and is willing to take the day or so getting used to something a little different, I HIGHLY recommend this little gem. If you are the type of person that requires immediate gratification with next to no effort on your part, don’t bother. You will only end up writing a negative review to cover your own feelings of inadequacy and mask your ineptitude…I’ve read a great deal of complaints that the spices “clump” in these. I hate to say it, but that will happen in ANY container (even air-tight containers) if they are left to sit for any length of time. I’ve had both onion and garlic granules turn to “bricks,” living in Central Texas. Thirty seconds in the Bullet took care of that, and sealing some rice grains in a teabag within the container can alleviate some of that, as well. Moisture will enter ANY container, once it’s opened, and making sure that the container is snapped closed (completely) can insure a longer life. If your spices sit in ANY container long enough to clump, perhaps consider removing it from long-term storage in smaller amounts. People should top expecting inanimate objects to remove the slightest of inconveniences from all of our lives.Overall, this is one of the best convenience-oriented purchases we have found, for our kitchen.
16 people found this helpful
H. Noon –
3.0 out of 5 stars
It was broke
I unboxed it and the front of one of the spice holders came off and the window fell out. It’s pretty cheap feeling
Amazon Customer –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Nice but dont waste your money
I love this product it is aesthetically pleasing but, the spices dry up and are like a rock after a couple of weeks of them being in there. I have to take a knife to break it up. Now the spices are in there, but I still go into my cabinet and use the spices out of the original bottle while those just sit there and are hard. I do not recommend this product unless you just want it for looks and not actual use.
TechieBiologist –
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 years in daily use, working great here!
I have had one of these carousels for 10 years, and stacked a second one nine years ago.They work great, save a lot of space in my kitchen, and let me access the spices without rummaging in a cupboard or drawer.I fill them with bulk spices rather than filling them from spice jars. Different spices age at different rates, some spices I get a few tablespoons, some spices I get many tablespoons. It is much much cheaper to buy bulk spices by the tablespoon instead of buying jars at the grocery store.I can refill both carousels (24 spices) for maybe $8. This keeps my spices fresh and my spending is 1/20th of what it would cost me at the store buying jars.I use the 1/4 teaspoon dial quite a lot. For some things it isn’t perfect (nice fluffy rubbed sage for example can be a little off) but for many spices it is perfect.The directions say to not store salts in them. Just like in a small jar, once opened the salts will absorb moisture and become hard. Garlic salt and garlic powder always harden on me in the jar, I don’t put them in this rack. It can’t perform miracles. I always close everything tightly, my wife doesn’t, guess what happens if the top or bottom door is not shut properly…. It also helps to fully seat the dispenser fully on the rack- that way the bottom has the ‘seal’ of being locked in the rack, and then the bottom door is also closed.I have not had a big problem with moisture and most spices. This will depend a little bit upon where you live- I lived in the Pacific Northwest of the USA- 42 sunny days a year, rain or clouds the rest, and of course- lots of humidity. You will always have more trouble with spices and moisture in that environment.I just broke one dial, after 10 years of use. I emailed the company, and they have replacement dispensers available to me for a very small cost.I’m posting this review as I looked up my 10-year-old Amazon order to find the manufacturer, and I wanted to share my very positive and tested experience with this product.
138 people found this helpful
Wyonda HuntleyWyonda Huntley –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not a bad product.
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I will not give it a bad rating because it’s a good product. It’s just that I needed it to fit under my cabinet. Now if I had enough room on top of my counter top, I would put it there but I don’t. So there I’m sending it back.It needs to be a under counter space saver.
35 people found this helpful
Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good concept, VERY poor quality
After reading over countless reviews on the quality and durability I was skeptical. But I gave it the benefit of the doubt thinking those people were being too rough with it or expecting too much. After owning it for just over a month it is no longer convenient. It’s more of a headache now, some faceplates fall off at the slightest touch and spill everywhere and we are forced to wrap them in tape. Both tops come off just with gravity, let alot opening them. And none of the single units click into place, they just loosely sit in and inevitability push other ones off the rack and causing a mess. Conveniently it worked well just until it was right outside the return date. I paid $30 for this and it wasn’t worth even $10. Spend your money elsewhere or just keep the seasoning in their bottle. This isn’t worth the price or headache.
2 people found this helpful
Teresa –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy it
I absolutely love this spice rack, it can be on the counter or mounted under the cabinet. We put ours on top of the fridge so it’s out of the way, but easily accessible. Turns smoothly and the spice containers come out and fit back in nicely.
Monica R.Monica R. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Yes! Get it!
I love this! I just bought my second one to stack! Yes, it’s fully stackable if you read and follow the directions. I love the color (bronze gold is what I went with) and I love the functionality and uniformity of it. I will say, they don’t click in to place that firmly, so if you have little hands hands around or clumsy adults, the containers might fall out from time to time. Also, maybe it said somewhere, but I didn’t read it… to use the premeasurement feature, you click once, then open the a lot at the bottom to release the amount. I just kept turning mine because nothing was coming out, so I need to keep that in mind the next time I want a 1/4 exactly. LOVE IT! UPDATE: had it for a few years now. Still very glad I got it, but they are not airtight. May allow moisture in. Not ideal for more powdery spices like cinnamon and turmeric. If you drop them, the plastic window may come off or fall apart, but so far, easily fixed. Great for the price and size for what I needed, but will consider more secure product in the future.
33 people found this helpful
Amy Jane –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Missing key part? *EDITED*
I was really excited to use this and mount it under the cabinet. However after taking it out and looking at all the pieces, reviewing the instructions multiple times, I’ve come to the conclusion that I didn’t receive the adapter needed for installing under the counter. What a disappointment!3/8/23 edit: While reaching out to Amazon was fruitless, I reached out to the company directly. I connected with the MOST helpful customer service rep who got approval from her manager to send me the missing piece. I installed it last night and it’s great!
2 people found this helpful
Thomas McVey –
3.0 out of 5 stars
KitchenArt Pro Spice Carousel
I ordered two of these racks as a Christmas present. Great in theory. But, the implementation needs some work.First, on rack #1 there were 5 containers with extremely loose dispensing screws at the bottom that required some tightening before use; which is no big deal. Then, the stainless ring at the top had come loose during transport, due to a very cheap glue. Also, the handle on this one was broken off, forcing it to be the bottom rack.Next, rack #2 had 2 loose dispensing screws. It also had a top ring that had come off due to the glue. I ended up super gluing this one so it could be used at the top. There was also a container in this rack that did not come with the stainless facing or the front “glass”.This means I have an all-black, unusable container. I do not know how to report this, as there does not seem to be an option, except returning the entire product.Third, I am an Amazon Prime Student member and paid to have these items One-Day Shipped on Dec. 19. I received the shipping notice with a “guaranteed” delivery date of the next day. But I did not receive these the next day (Fri. Dec. 20). They arrived the following Monday (23). I left this information in the product feedback, but still have not been contacted by anyone.In conclusion, the product actually works great, if you’re willing to fix some quality control issues from the company. This should be a 2 star review, but due to the execution of the product and the smiling face from my Mother on Christmas morning. It earns 3/5.
Jeff –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Organize your spices while decorating your kitchen
This little gizmo is just great. And if you read the instructions carefully before going at it, you won’t encounter any problems. But before I tell you about it I caution you not to open the box in any normal way. In my opinion, the packaging is stupid and almost guarantees breakage trying to liberate the spice carousel from the box. I recommend cutting the box open.This item is very attractive and comes with a multitude of little spice-name labels so you can choose the spice name that each canister is labeled with. It can stand on any flat surface (stackable) or mounted under a cabinet. I did both. The most used cooking spices are under a cabinet within easy reach, the remaining two are stacked inside a cabinet. They work fine. I read all negative responses and conclude that the customers either did not read the instructions, did not comprehend the instructions, or otherwise mishandled the item. I specifically note that the “leakage” problem referred to is the result of not closing a bottom slide-over seal (which you much keep tightened (small screwdriver) after filling with spice. I don’t know what people expect for this price, but I’m sujre they can find something similar at higher quality at front-gate or sharper image for several hundred dollars more. I, however, am quite satisfied and they look great in my kitchen. Best of all, I can get to any spice quickly and easily. PS. you can shake out through the top, lift the big lid and stick in a measuring spoon, or use the bottom dispenser.
8 people found this helpful
Ladonna –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
It works just like it stated it is so fun to use. I love it!
Ace –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great item but leaks spices from bottom
This is such a great product overall except when you clip them back in the unit it spills out spices and creates a mess everytime. kinda annoying.
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Elizabeth McKenna –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this handy product
Love for my spices. Can’t wait to hang up. Helps me keep from having spices everywhere.
alberta colealberta cole –
3.0 out of 5 stars
The face covers
I loved the concept of this. They spin and it is great. Now I will have to say that the gold you see on the front is a piece and on a couple of mine they were not attached but came unglued or something. I had to tape them back on. That was not good but again what a space saver and organizer. I am going to order more because it works.
3 people found this helpful
Wesley R. Rock –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mine came used but it works
I got this for my hubby’s bday ans when it came we were super excited. It has the ability to secure underneath the cabinet and can be stacked if you have 2. The problem came when he filled it with spices. Thankfully it was the first one he grabbed so he didn’t have to go back and check, but it was red and smelled of kool-aid. He checked all the rest and they were good. Other it being used we are overall happy with the product. I will not purchase this from Amazon again.
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Amazon Customer –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Seems flimsy
We haven’t actually used it yet but it seems very flimsy and the labels were not included. I was planning to buy a second unit if we liked it but I don’t think I will buy another.
Maggie –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Replacing another spice carousel – 20 years old
The last one we had was 20 years old, and it was time to replace. The problem we are having is the labels are coming off and don’t stick!
Sierra M Sluce –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Falls apart and seasonings fall out bottom
I wanted this to be great. Unfortunately it was a short time of owning it before the containers started breaking one had salt and the whole front fell off.. salt everywhere. Picking them up the seasonings just fall out the bottom.. just don’t do it. It’s not worth it.
Michelle R. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It’s Almost Dinner. Do You Know Where Your Spices Are?
I like to cook, but nearly every time I try a new recipe or prepare something I haven’t made in a while, I find myself hunting for spices. Do I have this one? Where did I see that one? Above the stove? In the pantry? My grandmother also lives with us and is not immune to moving spices in order to help out, only to forget where she stashes them. Sometimes we end up with multiples, because the one we needed was playing hide-and-go-seek until the new one arrived. So, at least a few times a week I comment I can’t stand cooking when I can’t find what I need. I have no wall space for the racks that were ubiquitous in kitchens when I was growing up, and until recently I didn’t have space for one that sat on the counter either. However, when stacked bottles of spice are falling you don’t have apace to not come up with a better plan. So, I bought an island and I went in search of spice racks. I saw these and it was a match made in heaven. I say these, because I ordered two to stack.The racks rotate, the size of the containers are roomy, the labels are clear, and efficiency is restored. Three ways to dispense spices — a dial that gives you 1/4 of a teaspoon with every crank, a shaker function, and a little door for measuring spoons and refills. This is pretty much everything I could want, and it could be mounted under a cabinet if preferred.With two racks, all my most used spices had a space — and a pre-made label. The labels offer tons of choices — fenugreek! — and you get some blank ones too! I want people to come over and see the awesomeness that is my spice racks! ::grin::The only issue is that, while filling, the red spices tended to get under the edge of the labels and stain, but that’s standard.
16 people found this helpful
AE –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ugh
I have this cabinet–you probably have it, too–the one you open and are disgusted by the number of spices and mix and match crap you have in there and in your desire to bring law and order to an unlawful place, you think about buying one of these. Or, if you really are like me, you buy two, because there’s more than one can handle. Don’t do it. Please. Find another way to bring law and order. This thing looks nice, even though it’s plastic, it’s easy to assemble, but it’s not going to solve your spice cabinet unless you buy five of them. I transferred all my spices and noticed most of them, like garlic powder, turn hard and have to be loosened every time I use it. The 1/4 tsp feature just sucks. After breaking a fingernail to get the flap on the bottom to move, spices just fall out without turning the dial. The shaker feature seems like a good idea, but your arm will get a cramp before you ever shake an ounce of spice out of it. Need a TBSP of something? Good luck fitting that inside to fish spices out. You’ll have to use a tsp, then try and do the math to figure out how many of those are in a TBSP. I wanted to like this, but I just don’t. I wish I had gone with something completely different.
Lori seaman –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wish I had bought these a long time ago
Basically I love this thing. I have stacked them and there is nothing to it when it comes to assembly, very easy They still work being stacked, but the lower level requires you to lift the upper level just a bit in order to get a canister out from below. I love the fact that it really saves space on my kitchen counter, it looks attractive, I organized everything alphabetically so it is super easy to find what I need, and it twirls around easily. On two occasions I noticed that the upper carousel got out of alignment with the lower one, so between that and the fact that I have to kind of lift the upper color cell to get a canister out is why I gave lower points for sturdiness. Otherwise, it is virtually everything I expected and wanted. I’m very glad I purchased these.
Joni –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
I got 2 and stacked them! I’m really enjoying my spice rack. Easy to use too.
Brian –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Keeps spices together
Only problem I have is the measuring device on each shaker doesn’t work properly and it leaks the finer granuals
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JM –
2.0 out of 5 stars
WHAT TO EXPECT…nice organizer but that’s about it. Low quality. Useless dial
I’m listing the CONS first because those are going to determine whether or not this will work for you. UPDATED REVIEW AFTER A MONTH OF USING – lost 1 star.CONS: The containers are plastic and not high quality. I noticed some fine powder falling out between the seams, so it’s definitely NOT airtight. Now, if you go look at the product, you’ll see that the containers are triangular and fit nicely on the rack (when I say nicely, I mean it looks nice, not that it’s easy to use… I’ll get to later, but first the basics). You have 2 options to choose from when using this:1. You can turn the dial at the bottom to dispense 1/4 tsp2 . You can use the top openings to pour or sprinkleHERE’S THE PROBLEM…the dial simply DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. For example, I tested it with onion powder which is pretty fine, and it dispensed a tiny bit of dust so small that it wasn’t even measurable. If it doesn’t work with fine particles, it definitely isn’t going to work with large ones, so it’s pretty much useless. So, now that we know that you can’t use the dial, that means you’ll have to use the top openings like a regular spice container. Now, this wouldn’t be a big deal if the spice containers magnetically clicked into place or there was some sort of mechanism to easily pop them off and back on, but there is nothing to help you get the containers off the rack. Go look at the product now and imagine trying to pull one off. You have to somehow lift up and pull out, and then line it up to pop it back into place. Not saying it can’t be done, but it’s awkward and could be A MILLION TIMES BETTER with a simple design change. I just don’t like products that I don’t enjoy using. There’s nothing enjoyable about taking the spice containers on and off the rack – a magnetic rack where they click into place would be something I’d enjoy doing instead of fiddling with this. With that said, I don’t use spices enough for this to be a complete deal breaker, however, if I was big on cooking, there’s no way I’d use this just for the simple fact that it’s not airtight. For someone not into cooking at the moment and more interested in organizing my spices than using them, this did the job and I ended up keeping it.PROS: This is a nice-looking spice organizer and comes with a lot of containers, however, if you have a lot of spices, you’ll need more than one. I love the fact that they are stackable with the option of hanging from the cabinet. One container can hold a full-size spice cylinder.In the end, my spice cabinet is no longer filled with half-full jars of the same spice, and I don’t have to look at every spice to find the right one. All the spices are in one place and there’s only ONE of each which makes refilling them super easy. You know when you’re getting low and need to buy more. I like it for the organization and convenience of not having to search high and low for a spice.
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William Jones –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Containers fall out
Great as a lazy suzzy style but tend to fall out if you mount it under your upper cabinets.
Teri l clark –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spice
We have received our spice rack and it’s awesome so far we are so excited to use it today!
Lily, Walker, Smith –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ehh
My mom loves but it was a little hard
Elease C Cox –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Looks good
Bought two to stack. Easy assembly, but I had to untighten every screw on the bottom for the premeasured dispensing. Looks good and lavels are clear.
Todd A. Smith –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spice works
So great I ordered 2
Linda –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great
I have had these for many years. I purchased 2 for a friend as a gift. She is visually handicapped and they work great for her. The design of the white ones works much better than the chrome and black ones.
orangebarn9 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
We are snowbirds and the idea of buying spices from one place to another for just a couple months was not attractive to me, so I just packaged them up and put them in the car and we just transport our spices from one house to another
Martian –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Spice Labeles
Item is good. And decent quality for the price. Did not receive the spice labels with the item.
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Monica Metzler –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great but leaks
I really thought this was a great idea, but I was soon disappointed. The look is sleek but it lacks in execution. After filling most of the dispensers up I started to notice a few of them were leaking. I tightened the screw up that is for the flap to let the seasoning out and that seems to have slowed it down a bit. If it wasn’t for me having filled them up I probably would have returned it but I guess I will just deal. I’m very disappointed as I see other use these and say they have no issues.
Kayla –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Covers get stuck
The cover that holds the seasonings in the container gets stuck and can be hard to move out of the way. Often times spices get trapped in that part.However it’s unique and cool and would make a good gift to someone.
ND Mike –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very nice for the price
I really wasn’t expecting much for the price and looking at the positive and negative review I though I had an idea of what the problems were.I was really surprised by the build quality and the ease of setting it up. Took all of 20 minutes to install and fill all the spice containers.A few of the reviews talk about problems sealing and the auto measure being more than it is supposed to be.So let’s talk about the seal. I had one container that I didn’t need right off the bat so I decided to fill it with water and see how airtight the seal is. It would not leak water out of the top lids at all and the auto measure on the bottom didn’t really leak,but did once you opened the lid. I am not saying it is as airtight as a jar, but it is not bad at all. Now once you have used them you do have to be careful about spices getting in the lid hinge for the shaker, not so much for using the lid for measuring spoons. While some might complain about this, this is not a shaker jar where you can crush past any spices that get in the threading with the lid, if you let too much get in the hinge it can effect the seal. A simple way to get past this I keep a small basting brush handy and just give it a little sweep after I am done. One nice feature over a regular shaker is the wider lines do not clog as bad as a normal shaker when you are working with steamy foods.For the auto measure dial I have tested it with a couple of different spices. The powders do tend to measure a little heavy, but that is easily avoidable by quickly turning the dial one full rotation as soon as you fill it. That way you prefill the individual slots without the top slot sitting with the powdered spices cramming it full. For dried spices I like to give it a couple of taps, then use the top slot to measure from. If not they can be a little light in the measurement. Neither is that big an issue because if you only cook to specific measurements and never taste your not really cooking in the first place.One of two things would have made this a 5 star review if the price was just slightly less expensive even though it is a deal at $20 I think $15 would making it a huge bang for the buck, the last is while it is a nice design, if it were easier to clean between fills. As it is it is easier to use it for specific spices each time because cleaning the auto measure can be a hassle.So an enthusiastic 4 of 5 stars.
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Patricia LaRocque –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Looks
Not air tite, spices try to come out where the parts connect on a couple of them. Love the way it looks and that it can be mounded.
M. Allgood –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I needed
I am a person with mobility and dexterity problems, and when I saw another person with dexterity impairment worse than mine using these on a YouTube video, I knew this was the spice rack for me. I ordered two, planning on stacking them. Assembly was easy. However, once I got the two units together, I had a concern about how durable it would be in this two-tier mode. Were it not for that, I would have gladly given it 5 stars.Thankfully, disassembling was easily enough accomplished as well and I now have the two spice racks side by side. As well, the labeling was pretty straight forward as well, though one label did not come off the paper with ease: Since I had bought two spice racks and they both had a set of labels, this was not a problem. Filling the wedge-shaped spice containers was easily enough done as well.Others have mentioned a problem with the containers not sealing in spice odor, leading to a very aromatic kitchen. I have not had an issue with that at all, however.I decided to test the ease of measuring via dial and found that easy to do as well. Instructions say to give it a few shakes to fill the measures (there’s a wheel inside that looks like a Ferris wheel, with each segment holding 1/4 tsp. of spice) before turning the dial. This only makes sense to get an accurate measure. On the bottom of each spice container is a little trap door where the measured spice has been deposited. I had no trouble opening it, though someone with worse dexterity might.If you prefer to use a spoon, you can just open the top front flap, just as you did for filling the container. As well, just behind that is another flap that opens for shaking out small quantities.Clearing the counter top of miscellaneous bottles and just having the two spice racks really helps de-clutter my kitchen. It makes it much easier to find the spice I need, plus I’ll save money (and help the environment) by buying baggies of spices at the grocery store (my Kroger has them by the Produce section rather than cans or bottles.So, on the whole I am very satisfied with this product. I give it an A-.
3 people found this helpful
Guy in San Diego –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Decent, attractive, easy to use.
Easy to remove and replace each compartment. Like others, a few of my view windows fell off, but a little drop of glue, and, voila. Works fine. I don’t use the 1/4 tsp dial much, results are variable, but the unit is handy. The labels are hard to remove, so better to keep the label sheet intact and peel from it. My own label maker creates easier to read labels.
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Brooke –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent but expensive
A lot of my spices have hardened up (as they would being exposed to air) since transferring them into the carousel holders. A lot of times I have to break the top up with a knife to be able to use sprinkle side. It’s a nifty space saver but a little pricey.
Jace Brock –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Almost perfect
The product does what it is designed to do, and looks very nice on my counter. Unfortunately, the 1/4 teaspoon dispenser seems to leak slightly after usage, I’ve been using the pouring function instead to avoid a bigger mess
Donna –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay for the price
I was influenced by this on social media, but not this exact brand. For the price it is fine. The turntable is sluggish once the spices are loaded into the containers, and the labels didn’t have some “normal” options. But for the price it’s fine.
Traci S. –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Love the set, lids are a but flimsy
I have 2 of these, each mounted under my cabinets. SUPER easy to install. The only thing I don’t like is the big lids come off pretty easy. I use a lot of spices so these get a lot of use but I hope they fix future versions. The coloring is beautiful, goes perfect with my kitchen.
MWMW –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice fit!
Works well. The only thing I don’t like is the 1/4 tsp. I thought it was auto but you have to open the trap door on the bottom then use the 1/4 tsp. Then close the trap door. Also the product arrived with two of the spice containers windows off but you just have to pop them back on, seems to be working ok now.
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osmosisinc –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This spice rack is pretty cool. Minor problems.
–Review Updated—! See new information at the end of the review !!>—–BEGIN ORIGINAL REVIEW June 26, 2013—–>So I wasn’t sure what to expect when I ordered this thing. I mean, if it worked as advertised it would be a great addition to my kitchen, but if the reviews I had been reading turned out to be true, then I was sure to be disappointed. Negative reviews included that they leak, and are cheaply made.So I just got mine, and so far I haven’t had much problem. Of course I will be updating this review because I am not so sure about some points, but overall I am pleasantly surprised.First of all I will address the filling of these spice containers (as this is the first thing one does after washing them out and letting them dry.Filling them was not super easy at first. If you are like me, you have all sorts of bottles and jars of spice of all sizes and shapes. Some tins even. Some can spill right in, but that is rarely the case. I tried a funnel at first, but because of the way the funnel sits in the top (not straight), that was more trouble than it was worth. I was thinking that I could try a larger funnel, but that just made the problem worse. The solution for me was to cut a strip of paper (I used heavy bristol sketch paper) an a shape that is narrower on one end and wider on the other end. Folding this in half I ended up with a perfect little spice chute that made the containers a breeze to fill up with no spillage. One thing to note is that the container might seem full, but there is a lip twords the back of the spice container near the top that prevents it from being filled up all the way at first. Give the container a good shake with the lid sealed to let it settle then top it the rest of the way off.Next lets talk about the construction quality.This set was not exactly what I would consider expensive. At the same time it is fair to expect a product to live up to the basic requirements of the description no matter the price. I think this does that (so far). None of the containers are leaking, nor do any of them seem either mis-aligned or not sealed properly. I get a satisfying “click” when I replace the top. I have not been juggling with them or anything so I cannot speak to hard use yet, but so far they seem pretty adequate. I do not have a mess by or near my spice rack. They do not feel like they are made of solid gold, but I think they feel equal to their price, and so far they live up to the advertised claims on that front.And then the “Patented Dispenser Dial” Thingy.This is where I deducted one star. This might be a case of me not completely understanding the mechanics of the dispensing technique yet, but I feel like more than a quarter TSP is being dispensed per click. I have no actual scientific measurements to back this up, and I could be wrong. Also, there is a “door” thing below each dispenser that keeps the door shut between servings. This door prevents leaks and also completes the seal for storage. It makes sense, but there are a couple of issues with this current design. One is that if the dial is turned while this door is closed, spice will back-up. Meaning that if you open the door in this case, spice will come out regardless of if you are ready for it. NBD, but not something I expected. Also the door prevents one-handed operation as you have to hold the dispenser and open the door with your other hand to get it rolling. This is no big deal. If the item is indeed dispensing the correct quantity per “click” of the wheel, none of things are of issue to me. Personally, I am not sure there is a way to improve this that I can think of.Included LabelsThe labels that are supplied with the device are, well, stupid. They are in some space-age font that looks like it came from a free font site. I do graphics, so maybe this is a thing no one else will mind, but the labels to me look like subway signs from the year 2100. Like they are trying way too hard to be futuristic. Also, if you have some offbeat spice names or custom blends, these labels wont cut it. I got a Dymo Letratag Plus Personal Label Maker, LT-100T
DYMO Letratag Plus Personal Label Maker, LT-100T (1733013)
with it so I could add my own labels with my own custom names. There are some blank labels included, so you could just get away with a sharpie, but these things look cool, and my handwriting and a sharpie would not really sit well on the design front I think.Overall:Although these dispensers are not perfect in every way, overall I think they are more than satisfactory, and an attractive and functional solution for spice storage and use. And besides the labels, they look pretty cool.>—– END REVIEW June 26, 2013 —–>>—– START UPDATES July 21, 2013 —–>Link added to Dymo Letratag Plus Personal Label Maker, LT-100T
DYMO Letratag Plus Personal Label Maker, LT-100T (1733013)
About the dispenser knob and 1/4 Teaspoon per click:I have tested if the device actually dispensed the advertised amount of 1/4 Tsp per click of the knob. I have found that it does for the most-part. If dealing with a powder/fine spice these spice jars do dispense 1/4 teaspoon as log as the dispenser is held upright. If held at a strange angle or more than 35 degrees it might not despence the full amount IF the jar is not completely full.In instances where dealing with bulky spices (say whole cloves) the measurement is about as accurate as measuring spoons. Not very I guess. It would be like measuring a spoon full of twigs if you can imagine that.About Construction:As I mentioned in before my edits, these bottles are not more durable than the price suggests. I still hold to this statement for the most-part, with a small deviation. The price would lead one to believe that these things must be pretty crappy. I am happy to report that they are not. They still do not feel like they are made from stainless steel, but they are quite sturdy and dependable. They are solid. I will add that the durability does not lie in the material as much as the overall design of the product. They are designed quite cleverly, and because of the thought that went into the design, we find that these devices snap snugly, do not leak (zero leaks out of 12 with heavy use over one month), and have a bottom “hatch” that secures the dispensing area after use. I still feel that these items are worth the small price. As a matter of fact, I tend to think that I got a really good deal. If a very similar item was found in a local housewares store, I am almost positive that the price would be well beyond what I paid here on Amazon. They are really that good.End Result:I am upgrading my review from four stars to five. I am that pleased with them.
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jerry mcclure –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Function and Aesthetic
We love this spice system so much we bought 3 over the past 10 years. Why? They broke. We bump it as it hangs under the cabinet and the plastic snaps and it becomes a counter top spice rack.
The Melvin’s –
4.0 out of 5 stars
It does hold the spices, but I would look for better quality
This product serves its purpose of holding spices in a carousel that’s easy to rotate and pull the spice out but that’s all that’s good about it. This product is cheaply made, the lids don’t close all the way on about half of mine. The labels don’t want to stay on. The auto measuring thing is difficult to use and not that accurate. These used to be decent and now they are just too cheap. I would look at something different if I was buying it again. I would not recommend it to a friend.
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Toni –
1.0 out of 5 stars
Super disappointed | waste of money
I saw this item on TikTok and decided to give it a try. When I first got it, I thought it was so cute and easy to assemble however, after having it in my kitchen for a couple of months, I realise this doesnt make any sense.1. It is not airtight so seasonings that attract moisture are always wet.2. The individual pieces fall too easily3. It is not easy to clean.4. Worst of all because it’s not airtight, insects easily find their way into the spices.Do yourself a favour and don’t buy this product
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Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The spice of life!!
I bought this kitchen art select-a-size spice auto-measure carousel spice rack for a wedding gift. Then my husband comes up and says he wants 2 of them in our kitchen!! Beautiful color, well made. Holds lots of your favorite spices. A window, so you can see your spices. A space saver. It can be mounted underneath a cabinet or just sit it on the counter top. It spins!! Comes with printed labels for all you named spices. Easy to use and install. I highly recommend this spice carousel.. You can’t beat the price anywhere. Thanks!! Sincerely, M G
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Logan Schneider –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Messy
Love the concept, but just moving around one of the canisters, powder leaks from the sides
Sylmie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spacious
Love how I can have extra space in my kitchen when it come to my spices. It was a plus being able to mount this so that I could have a clear counter
Benita –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great gift
This was a wedding gift. Just what she asked for
S. Richardson –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Seasoning carousel
I really like the seasoning carousel. It’s just like the pictures. I’m a little disappointed. Every season rack I’ve ever ordered. I’ve always recieved the seasonings with it and as it been advertised. I’m thinking the seasonings would come with it. It didn’t say seasonings wasn’t included. Please I would like to recieved the seasonings as well. I recieved the seasonings labels.
Mike Harding –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very convenient
I initially bought this wanting to hang it under my cabinets, but after having it set on my countertop in the corner where it fits with no issues, I decided not to mount it. I liked that it came with a sheet of premade labels to place on the individual canisters, but if there was one thing I would change about it, it would be nice if the canisters were a little bigger, but that’s just a small nitpick. I like having this in my kitchen and having all my spices right there ready to go with a slight spin, is nice. I will be buying another to mount onto this one eventually
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