African clay tone

African clay tone

Is a natural, frank tone, which is also known as Calabar chalk. This product is in some regions of West Africa, Especially in Nigeria, Cameroon and Ghana, widely used. African clay tone ndom has a rich story, which is associated with both traditional medicine and cultural practices.

African clay tone ndom has a compact, dense structure, that makes it easy, to break into smaller fragments. Its color varies from white to gray to slightly cream -colored, Depending on the origin. The sound hardly has a pronounced smell, But when grinding or moisture, there is a light one, earthy fragrance, The typical of minerals is. In terms of taste, it is described as earthy metallic, What appeals to many people, Especially those, that consume him. Some find the taste calming, What is associated with cultural traditions.

The sound is obtained in natural deposits, which are rich in kaolinite. The extraction takes place manually or with simple technology. The raw material is cleaned, To contaminate like sand, Remove stones and organic residues. Then the sound is dried in the sun, to remove excess moisture. In some cases, African clay tone is also roasted, To change his texture or improve its taste.