{"product_id":"english-chiltern-vale-chalk","title":"English Chiltern Vale Chalk - Self-foraged, home-tested British Chalk","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eSelf-foraged from the historic chalk hills of southern England, this batch of English Chiltern Vale Chalk offers a pure, naturally prepared pica experience. Each piece is carefully hand-harvested and individually inspected before undergoing a thorough cleaning process to ensure it is as fresh and crisp as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eEvery chunk is hand-washed and gently scrubbed in warm water to remove surface debris. The chalk is then soaked in boiling water for two hours, allowing it to fully cleanse and settle. After soaking, it is briefly air-dried before being placed in a dehydrator for six hours, restoring that signature crisp, crunchy texture. The result is bright, clean chalk with a consistent snap and satisfying crumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eCarefully washed, soaked, air-dried, and dehydrated, each irregular bite-sized piece is a taste of England’s ancient seabeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eThe pieces range in size from dainty pebbles to satisfyingly chunky bites (1–20 cm), giving a varied and tactile crunch experience. The texture is medium-soft with a gentle snap that quickly melts into a smooth, powdery paste—perfect for those who savour subtlety over strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eThis chalk is about texture first, flavour second. It carries a delicate mineral taste—dry dust, faint tang, and soft limestone. There’s also a gentle damp cement-like quality that gives it a grounding mouthfeel—slightly cool, slightly clingy—without tipping into muddy or metallic territory. It’s a mellow, meditative crunch ideal as a standalone or palate cleanser between stronger flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eIrregular chunks between 1–20 cm, will include some dust and crumbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e500g, 1kg, 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eShape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eNatural, broken pieces—no uniformity, just earthy honesty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eBright white, characteristic of English chalk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eChalky and dry; dissolves into a fine powder with low grit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eCrunch factor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e3 – medium soft with a satisfying crumble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003eTaste profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eVery mild and clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eSubtle tang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eHints of dry dust, limestone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eLightly damp cement mouthfeel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003eNo strong earth, smoke, or metallic notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003e100% self-foraged natural English chalk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eCleaning process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eHand foraged from the Chiltern Hills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eHand-washed and gently scrubbed in warm water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eSoaked in boiling water for two hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003eAir-dried briefly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eDehydrated for six hours until fully crisp and crunchy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003eEngland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eTraditional clay origins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003eChiltern chalk hails from a prehistoric seabed formed over 90 million years ago. Harvested from the Chiltern Hills—an iconic chalk landscape in southern England—this chalk has long shaped the region’s geology, ecology, and even its myths. While it may not have a deeply documented history in geophagia, its purity and softness have made it a quiet favourite among modern UK-based earth eaters seeking something clean, local, and gentle. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can read the Full blog \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.earthycrunch.co.uk\/blogs\/geophagia\/a-taste-of-the-hills-the-history-of-chilterns-chalk-and-earth-eating-traditions-in-england\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3341\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003eImportant note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003eOur products are not lab-tested, as we are a hobbyist business and do not promote consumption in line with UK law regarding non food-grade items. However, we have conducted a home test kit on the Chiltern Vale Chalk. Full results can be viewed on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.earthycrunch.co.uk\/blogs\/geophagia\/testing-hand-foraged-chiltern-chalk-full-results-what-they-really-mean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earthy Crunch UK","offers":[{"title":"Sample (10-20g)","offer_id":53889689190727,"sku":"01061703321","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":53162510745927,"sku":"0106170332","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":53162510778695,"sku":"0106170333","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":53162510713159,"sku":"0106170334","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6080\/8775\/files\/1_726fc1a6-a919-4c8b-b57b-c8662d1770d3.png?v=1759138695","url":"https:\/\/earthycrunch.co.uk\/products\/english-chiltern-vale-chalk","provider":"Earthy Crunch UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}