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EPISODE · May 27, 2026

Kintsugi Material Safety: Urushi, Epoxy, and Food Contact

from Daidokoro - the Japanese kitchen · host pat tokuyama

You repaired a broken bowl with kintsugi — but is it actually safe to eat and drink from? Before you pour hot tea into that beautiful gold-seamed piece, there are a few things you need to know about the materials involved. In this quick guide you’ll learn: • Why urushi (漆, traditional lacquer) requires a...

You repaired a broken bowl with kintsugi — but is it actually safe to eat and drink from? Before you pour hot tea into that beautiful gold-seamed piece, there are a few things you need to know about the materials involved. In this quick guide you’ll learn: • Why urushi (漆, traditional lacquer) requires a...

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