Bio-Active Serving Bowl – Small
Small bowl. Outsized role at every Indian table.
Terracotta Clay · 500 ml · SKU: KL-CK-019
₹349.00
| Material | Terracotta Clay |
|---|---|
| Size / Capacity | 500 ml |
| Induction Ready | YES |
| XRF Tested | NO |
| Sub-Category | Serving Bowl |
Small bowl. Outsized role at every Indian table.
A wide-mouthed shallow serving bowl at 500ml with smooth Bone Kaolin cream interior glaze and natural terracotta exterior. Anti-topple cork base ring. XRF-certified. The bowl for dal, the bowl for raita, the bowl for the mango chutney that transforms a simple meal. Available individually or as part of the Katori Set of 6 (KL-SW-004).
Key Features & Benefits
- Bone Kaolin Interior Glaze: The cream-white interior makes Indian food look more vivid. Deep red dal makhani. Bright green chutney. Golden raita with cumin. Each reads differently against the pale Bone Kaolin than against the terracotta or steel that most serving bowls offer.
- Heat Retention at the Table: A clay serving bowl filled with hot dal at 80°C will still read above 65°C fifteen minutes into the meal. A steel bowl cools to near room temperature in the same window. The difference is whether your dal is still hot when you reach the last roti.
- Anti-Topple Cork Base Ring: The cork base ring extends the effective base radius without adding visual bulk. At a busy Indian table with multiple hands reaching across, this eliminates the tipping that small round-based bowls are prone to.
- XRF Certified: Batch-specific lab report via QR on exterior base.
- Non-Reactive Interior: The Bone Kaolin glaze is completely inert with all Indian food chemistry — acidic tamarind, oily curries, fresh chutneys, dairy raita. Nothing migrates through the glaze.
- Part of the Katori Set: The small serving bowl is also available in a coordinated set of 6 (KL-SW-004), matched from the same batch for colour consistency.
About the Material
The Bone Kaolin interior glaze is applied to the interior only, before the second firing. Bone Kaolin — a naturally white fine-grained clay mineral — fires to a smooth cream surface that is food-safe, non-reactive, and visually distinctive. It is the same glaze philosophy as Jaipur blue pottery, applied to a modern functional serving vessel. The exterior remains unglazed natural terracotta. The contrast between the rough warm sienna exterior and the smooth cream interior is a deliberate design choice: the outside is craft, the inside is precision.
The Science
Serving vessels affect food temperature, and food temperature affects flavour perception. A 2016 study in the journal Food Quality and Preference found that food perceived as hotter (closer to the ideal serving temperature) receives significantly higher flavour ratings than the same food served even 5–10°C below the ideal temperature. Clay serving bowls, by retaining heat better than any other common tableware material, contribute to the experience of food tasting better — not because the clay changes the food, but because it keeps it at the temperature where it tastes right.
Safety & Certification Standards
| XRF Analysis — Clay Source | Heavy metal screening on raw clay before production begins |
| ICP-OES — Finished Product | Parts-per-billion accuracy. Actual migration into food simulants at cooking temperatures |
| NABL-Accredited Laboratory | Internationally recognised test facility |
| FSSAI Food Contact Compliance | Meets India’s legal food safety standards for cookware |
| Per-Batch QR Report | Your batch. Your numbers. Published before dispatch. Scan and read it yourself. |
Lab Test Results
| Compound | Klayvi Result | FSSAI Safe Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2.1 ppm | 90 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 0.3 ppm | 0.5 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 0.4 ppm | 2.0 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | Not detected | 0.5 ppm |
| PTFE / PFOA / PFAS | Not present | Zero tolerance |
Caring for Your Klayvi
| 1 — First Use | Rinse with plain water. Cook something water-based for first 2–3 uses. |
| 2 — Daily Clean | Klayvi Wash Care (pH 6–8) or sisal scrubber with warm water. Never standard dish soap — its pH 9–11 strips the seasoning polymer layer. |
| 3 — After Wash | Dry on low flame for 2 minutes. Never store damp. |
| 4 — Monthly | Apply 4–5 drops of cold-pressed flaxseed oil. Heat on medium-low until just smoking at edges (~4 min). Cool and wipe. |
| 5 — Never | Dishwasher · Microwave · Overnight soaking · Chemical detergents · Cold water on a hot vessel |
What’s in the Box
- Serving Bowl 500ml (Bone Kaolin interior)
- Cork anti-topple base ring (pre-attached)
- Artisan provenance card
- Clay Care Passport
- Batch QR card
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use the serving bowl for cooking as well?
The serving bowl can go on a very low flame for brief reheating (2–3 minutes). It is not designed for primary cooking — the Bone Kaolin interior glaze is optimised for serving temperatures, not the 200°C+ of active cooking. For heated serving at the table, medium-low flame for 2 minutes is safe and effective.
Q: The interior glaze has a small rough spot. Is that a defect?
Very small glaze variations are part of handcrafted pottery. A tiny rough spot on the Bone Kaolin interior is not a defect unless it is sharp enough to feel when rubbing with a finger. Functional glaze variations are inherent in artisan-fired pottery and do not affect food safety.
Q: Can I serve cold dishes (raita, chilled salad) in the clay bowl?
Yes. For cold dishes, the clay’s thermal mass actually works in reverse — the cold bowl absorbs warmth from the environment slowly, keeping cold dishes cooler for longer than a room-temperature glass or steel bowl. Refrigerate the bowl for 30 minutes before serving for maximum effect.
Q: How do I clean the Bone Kaolin interior?
The Bone Kaolin glaze cleans very easily — rinse with warm water, light scrub with a soft cloth or sponge. The smooth glaze surface does not retain food residue as the unglazed exterior does. Standard dish soap at normal (not industrial) strength is acceptable on the glazed interior, because the Bone Kaolin glaze seals the clay from the soap’s pH effect.
Q: Will the cork base ring fall off?
The cork ring is attached with food-safe adhesive and fits into a recessed groove on the base. It is not designed to be removable. It can, over time, absorb some moisture if the bowl is left on a wet surface — which may slightly soften it. Let it dry completely between uses to maintain its original texture.
Q: Can I put this in the microwave?
No. Clay is not microwave-safe. The cork base ring is also not microwave-compatible. Use the oven (without the cork ring — which can be pulled off if needed for oven use) or a low gas flame for reheating.
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