Broken Platitos (100g) - Edible Mexican terracotta (Barro) clay treats for Pica

Shattered in all the right ways — Broken Platitos are rustic fragments of handmade Mexican terracotta mini plates, known locally as platitos de barro. 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.

• Size: 1–5 cm broken pieces

• Weight: Approx. 100 g

• Shape: Irregular broken fragments of mini plate shapes

• Colour: Warm orange terracotta with natural firing marks

• Texture: Medium-hard crunch that breaks into granules with a soft powdery finish

• Crunch Factor: 3 – firm start, smooth crumble

• Taste Profile: Metallic barro notes, scorched earth, dry dirt, faint cementy undertones

• Ingredients: 100% natural Mexican terracotta clay

• Country of Origin: Mexico 🇲🇽

• Vendor: Shine Clay

Traditional Clay Origins:
Rooted in Mexico’s pre-Columbian clay traditions, Broken Platitos echo a cultural lineage where earth was more than material — it was sustenance. In regions across South America, edible clay (known as chaco in Quechua and pasa 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 Broken Platitos reflects this timeless connection — an edible nod to ancient craftsmanship and the living earth itself.

Uses:

• Sensory play and mindful texture enjoyment

• Collecting and aesthetic display

• Controlled clay tasting for pica and geophagy cravings

• Relaxation or grounding through texture and scent

• Soaking and softening for deeper red-earth flavour exploration