{"product_id":"platitos-edible-mexican-terracotta-barro-clay-treats-for-pica","title":"Broken Platitos - Mexican terracotta (Barro) clay treats for Pica\/Geophagia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eShattered in all the right ways — \u003cem data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"124\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBroken Platitos\u003c\/em\u003e are rustic fragments of handmade Mexican terracotta mini plates, known locally as \u003cem data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eplatitos de barro\u003c\/em\u003e. Each piece carries the deep, scorched aroma of true earthenware — a bold mix of metallic tang, dry dirt, and a faint cement-like aftertaste that’s unmistakably authentic. The crunch is medium-hard at first bite, breaking down into fine, edible granules with a gentle powdery melt. Expect a taste that’s both ancient and grounding — pure sunbaked Mexican soil in its most elemental form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–5 cm broken pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 100 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irregular broken fragments of mini plate shapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm orange terracotta with natural firing marks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-hard crunch that breaks into granules with a soft powdery finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eCrunch Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 – firm start, smooth crumble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eTaste Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic barro notes, scorched earth, dry dirt, faint cementy undertones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% natural Mexican terracotta clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico 🇲🇽\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eVendor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shine Clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1819\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eTraditional Clay Origins:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eRooted in Mexico’s pre-Columbian clay traditions, \u003cem data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1277\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBroken Platitos\u003c\/em\u003e echo a cultural lineage where earth was more than material — it was sustenance. In regions across South America, edible clay (known as \u003cem data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003echaco\u003c\/em\u003e in Quechua and \u003cem data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003epasa\u003c\/em\u003e in Aymara) has long been collected from rich altiplano deposits high in smectite minerals. These same clays were once used in ceremonial dishes and in earthy sauces where vegetables were cooked in clay mixtures for their mineral essence. Each fragment of \u003cem data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eBroken Platitos\u003c\/em\u003e reflects this timeless connection — an edible nod to ancient craftsmanship and the living earth itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eSensory play and mindful texture enjoyment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003eCollecting and aesthetic display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003eControlled clay tasting for pica and geophagy cravings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eRelaxation or grounding through texture and scent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003eSoaking and softening for deeper red-earth flavour exploration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Earthy Crunch UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52728238440775,"sku":"0404110240","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6080\/8775\/files\/6_3d1561ca-cd01-4a05-a1cd-23924888e9cb.png?v=1767549556","url":"https:\/\/earthycrunch.co.uk\/products\/platitos-edible-mexican-terracotta-barro-clay-treats-for-pica","provider":"Earthy Crunch UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}