Terracotta Water Bottle Green Cork (600ml)

Features & Benefits

• 100% NATURAL: Made of pure red clay. No harmful chemical coating. 100% toxin-free.
• CERTIFIED LEAD & CADMIUM FREE: Premium quality, food-grade clay is used that is certified lead and cadmium free.
• FOOD SAFE: 100% safe for storing drinking water & ideal for daily use.
• GIVES EARTHY FLAVOUR: Clay adds distinct taste to food/water. So you get to enjoy a nice, earthy flavour.
• HEALTH BENEFITS: Clay is alkaline in nature. Thus, regulates pH of food. Prevents acidity or any gastric issues. Also, the risk of catching cold is less in clay bottles unlike refrigerated water.

Cleaning Steps

• Use any regular or coconut fibre scrub to clean the inner surface. Use only mild soap if needed. (Metal scrub is a strict NO)
• Store it in an open & ventilated space after drying it.
• Soak it in hot water to remove tough stains.
• You can add baking soda to the hot water to remove any smell residues.

Care & Seasoning

• Before First-Time Use:
  Dip the clay utensil in a bucket or tub full of water for 8-12 hours or overnight.
  The water absorbed by the clay tends to make it stronger & helps in reducing the air bubbles inside the vessel.
  Keep the utensil in sunlight to dry them completely.
• Before Cooking - Seasoning of Cookware:
  Pour 3-4 tablespoons of oil & grease the entire inner surface of cookware.
  Leave it for some time. Repeat initially 2-3 times.

Clay Cookware Recipes

FAQs for Clay

• How to check if clay is good?
  The basic checks can be the source of clay - colour of the product and the bell sound it will make while knocking it with knuckles. Do ensure that clay products are heavy metal free. All Indus Valley clay products are free of Lead and Cadmium, making it safe to use.
• Can clay utensils be refrigerated?
  Clay utensils can be kept in the refrigerator. But they should be allowed to come to room temperature before & after refrigeration. Sudden changes in temperature might cause cracks in the utensil.
• Is it induction safe?
  No, it is not. Induction heats a cooking vessel by electrical induction. So, clay cookware won’t work on induction.
• Is it microwave safe?
  Yes, clay can be used in OTG and microwave oven from the start. It should not be used in a preheated oven or for baking purposes.
• Do clay cookware need seasoning?
  Yes, unglazed clay utensils are porous in nature and to ensure the use of product in stove top or microwave it needs to be seasoned 2 to 3 times before using for the first time alone.