Question from detoxifier
Hi
Does anyone know whether the glaze on these German Harsch Gairtopf crocks leach chemicals into the vegetables while they ferment? Amazon’s description states: “The patented Harsch crock-pot is a beautiful stoneware piece and is fired at 1200 degrees Celsius and finished with a lead free glaze”, and “Made of ceramic lead free clay”.
I know that one has to be careful when using acidic food and juices, which would tend to more likely leach chemicals from the glaze into the food. I have chemical sensitivities and want to make sure I’m not leaching chemicals into my lacto-fermented vegetables with these pots.
Also, does anyone know whether the Kuhn Rikon Pressure Cookers leach heavy metals or chemicals? (Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 22cm SH 4L Pressure Cooker).
Thank you very much for any help or information about this–cheers.
Debra’s Answer
That’s a good question that I don’t know a definitive answer to.
