Explorando arcillas indias: sabores, texturas y orígenes regionales
An overview of Indian edible clay categories, from Nakumatts to cementy clays, with notes on texture, flavour and origin.
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Explorando las arcillas mexicanas: sabores, texturas y orígenes globales
A spec-sheet breakdown of Mexican edible clay types, covering texture, taste and regional origin for each.
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Explorando las arcillas africanas: sabores, texturas y orígenes regionales
A quick-reference breakdown of African edible clay types: texture, taste and where each one traditionally comes from.
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Explorando las arcillas de los Urales: sabores, texturas y orígenes globales
My exploration of Ural clays from Russia, covering the colours, textures and flavours of this lesser-known edible clay family.
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Tipos de arcilla comestible africana: crujido, color y cultura
An overview of African edible clay types, from Nzu to Eko clay, covering colour, texture and flavour differences.
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Glosario de términos de arcillas comestibles mexicanas
A quick-reference glossary of Mexican edible clay terms, from caolins to cantaritos, for anyone exploring this side of pica and geophagia.
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Explorando el mundo de las arcillas comestibles mexicanas: del caolín a las paletas
My guide to the many types of Mexican edible clay, from smooth caolins to crunchy galettitas, and what makes each one different.
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Loes Chino: La historia de comer tierra
A look at the history of Chinese loess, one of the oldest edible clays, and why people have been drawn to eating earth for centuries.
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El puro sonido del crujido: Por qué los videos de ASMR y de arcilla crujiente cautivan
Why the sound of a perfect crunch is such a central part of ASMR and clay crunch content.
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Tengo pica y geofagia. Quiero probar arcilla o tiza. ¿Por dónde empiezo?
A beginner's guide to trying clay or chalk safely and mindfully if you have pica or geophagia.
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Cómo saber a quién comprarle arcilla
How to tell a trustworthy clay seller from a risky one, before you buy.
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¿Es seguro comer arcilla y por qué lo hacemos?
An honest look at whether it's safe to eat clay, and why the practice has endured for centuries.
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Conoce al creador: La Sobrina
A bilingual interview with Lili, La Sobrina, on continuing her family's pottery tradition through handcrafted Mexican clay treats.
Read moreMantener la conformidad mientras se celebra a la comunidad de la arcilla
How I keep this hobbyist platform legally compliant while still being a genuinely engaging space for the clay community.
Read more¿Comer arcilla baja la hemoglobina?
An honest look at the link between eating clay, iron absorption and haemoglobin, and why pica cravings often point the other way.
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¿Comer arcilla causa estreñimiento?
An honest look at whether clay can cause constipation, and how portion size, hydration and clay type all play a part.
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Café y barro: por qué muchos amantes de la arcilla los combinan
El café y la arcilla pueden parecer una combinación inusual, pero dentro de la comunidad de la pica y la geofagia es sorprendentemente común. Mucho...
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Los beneficios de la arcilla comestible
La arcilla comestible ha sido disfrutada en muchas culturas durante siglos y a menudo se asocia con la práctica de la geofagia. Desde su distintivo...
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Misterios revueltos: El crujiente caso de la arcilla desaparecida
Why my Mystery Mix Ups sell out so quickly, and what customers actually find inside them.
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Conoce al creador: Ramya – Arcilla de Rosa
An interview with Ramya of Rose Clay on sharing traditional Indian earthy treats with the world.
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Conoce al Creador: Anoothi Mishra (Clays All Around)
An interview with Anoothi Mishra of Clays All Around, on crafting more than 30 varieties of edible clay treats.
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Probando tiza forrajeada a mano de Chiltern: resultados completos y su verdadero significado
The full results of testing a hand-foraged Chiltern chalk sample, and an honest look at what they do and don't prove.
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Conozca a la Marcadora: Samantha Mary Hokulani
An interview with Samantha Mary Hokulani on self-foraging Montana's clays and dirts to create earthy, crunchy treats.
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Conozcan a la creadora: Heather Meeks, Sedona Cliffside Treats
An interview with Heather Meeks of Sedona Cliffside Treats on lifelong dirt cravings and sourcing from Sedona.
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Conoce al creador: Chris, Yummy Clays
An interview with Chris of Yummy Clays on seven years of crafting earthy, crunchy treats.
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Conozca a la creadora: Mervina Ann Nelson
An interview with Mervina Ann Nelson, a Flagstaff-based clay enthusiast, about her cravings, her digs, and her favourite textures.
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Tierra, cultura y antojos: la historia de comer dulces terrosos en África
The rich, centuries-old cultural history behind eating earth across Africa, from calaba to nzu.
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Por qué Earthy Crunch UK no hace rebajas (y qué hacemos en su lugar)
Why you won't find flash sales or discount countdowns here, and what I do instead to keep things fair.
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Por qué enviamos SOLO los lunes y viernes
Why I've settled on a fixed Monday and Friday dispatch schedule, and what it means for your order.
Read more¿Pueden proporcionar pruebas de laboratorio o certificados de seguridad?
An honest answer on lab testing and safety certificates, and why I'd rather be upfront about what I can't guarantee.
Read more¿Para qué están pensadas nuestras golosinas de arcilla?
An honest look at what my clay treats are intended for, from sensory play to controlled tasting for pica, without judgement either way.
Read more¿Los productos de Earthy Crunch UK son aptos para el consumo humano?
The honest answer on food-grade certification, and why natural clay can't meet that standard.
Read more¿Puede la arcilla natural contener gusanos o parásitos?
An honest look at whether natural clay can carry parasites, and why no seller can promise a zero-risk guarantee.
Read more¿Nuestros dulces de arcilla son seguros para comer?
My honest answer on clay safety, pica, geophagia, and where my responsibility as a seller begins and ends.
Read morePor qué hemos cambiado a precios por niveles (y qué significa eso realmente)
An honest explanation of why my clay prices are now tiered, and what that actually changes for you.
Read moreCómo se comparan los precios de Earthy Crunch UK: Una mirada clara y concisa al mercado
Where my prices sit against other UK and European clay sellers, and the honest reasons behind my new tiered pricing.
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Arcilla, consumo y elección consciente: una conversación honesta
Una mirada honesta y transparente al consumo de arcilla, la pica y la elección personal. Este artículo explora qué son las arcillas naturales, qué ...
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Una pequeña actualización de diciembre: Bajar el ritmo, estar presente y mantener la cordura
The run-up to Christmas collided with a busy stretch at my day job, so something had to give. Here's what's changing for a bit.
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Lo que Earthy Crunch UK podría mejorar - Una reflexión de fin de año 2025
Pride doesn't mean perfection. Here's an honest look at what I could be doing better, and what I'm doing about it.
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Conoce al vendedor: Parte 1 - Earthy Crunch UK
Kicking off a new interview series with, well, me. Here's the honest version of why this shop exists.
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Barras Santas Mexicanas: cuando la fe se encuentra con el crujido
These pale, powdery bars started life as a pilgrimage blessing. Here's how they ended up in stash boxes too.
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Recorrido por los sitios de tierra comestible del Reino Unido: ¿hay "crujido" en tu patio trasero?
¿Tienes curiosidad por saber qué hay bajo tus propios pies? Antes de que empieces a excavar, aquí tienes una guía de advertencia (pero fascinante) ...
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Maridajes de arcilla: alimentos y bebidas que complementan el crujido
Combinar arcillas comestibles con la bebida o el aperitivo adecuados puede cambiar por completo tu experiencia al masticar. Desde tés de hierbas qu...
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De la cosecha a la trituración: cómo se extrae y procesa la arcilla comestible
That perfect piece of clay in your stash box went through a proper process to get there. Here's what actually happens.
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Perfiles minerales: ¿qué hace que una arcilla sea "buena para masticar"?
Not all clay is equal. Here's what's actually going on mineral-wise when a piece hits just right.
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Cómo descubrí mis antojos: Mi experiencia con la pica
I made mud pies like every other kid. The difference is I never really grew out of it. Here's the actual story.
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Momento Crucial: Cómo almacenar de forma segura tus arcillas comestibles en casa
Moisture, heat and too much handling are what ruin a good stash. Here's how to actually keep yours in top form.
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Pica y embarazo: qué dice la investigación
Craving clay or chalk during pregnancy is more common than people think. Here's what's actually known, and what to do about it.
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¿Asados, Crudos o Secados al Sol? Cómo el Procesamiento Cambia el Sabor
Asado, crudo o secado al sol: la forma en que se prepara la arcilla puede transformar por completo su sabor y su textura crujiente. Las arcillas cr...
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El mundo de las arcillas Nakumatt: un favorito querido entre los "picans" y los geofágicos
De Kenia a la India y ahora a tu puerta — la arcilla Nakumatt se ha convertido en una de las favoritas entre los geófagos por su profundidad ahumad...
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