Zishta Brass Paraat & Roti box (Combo) – without Tin coating

Description

The combo set comes without the Tin coating and based on discussion with few expert artisans and grandmother’s they have been deemed safe for use.
The Thatheras near Amritsar are known for their traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making. This craft has been included in the UNSECO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
From 400 families who used to practice this craft, the number has dwindled to a meagre 15
Cooking in Brass has been part of our culture since time immemorial. Brass is known to preserve the anti-oxidants of food cooked in them.
Brass also helps in preserving more than 90% of nutrition of food cooked in them. Brass also retains heat and keep food warm for a couple of hours.
Note: Brass is generally used with tin coating in the cooking process. As per the traditional knowledge gathered from this community, for these particular application for dough making and roti storage, the same can be used without tin coating.

Cooking in Brass has been part of our culture since time immemorial. Brass is known to preserve the anti-oxidants of food cooked in them.
Brass also helps in preserving more than 90% of nutrition of food cooked in them. Brass also retains heat and keep food warm for a couple of hours.
Grandmother’s have mentioned that brass is the only metal that retains the taste of distinct spices in the cooked food which they ascribe to the unique property of brass.
Brass being a good conductor of heat , helps in removing the moisture and maintain the softness of the roti stored in them.
The Paraat and Roti box here are not given a tin coating and can be used specifically for storing – non-acidic items or make dough which involves un-cooked items.