A charming 'old time' copper milk can. Looks great in a country style kitchen and fits well with a collection of copper or other kitchenalia.
Not plated and not lined with stainless steel, full on copper.
Please read info about use at the end!
It is made to be locked ... like don't steal my water ;-)
Height: 19cm
Diameter: 16cm
Weight: 1.2kg
Capacity: 2 L
Disadvantages of using Copper Vessels
But is it safe to cook every kind of food in these vessels? No, as copper reacts with certain food because it is slightly acidic in nature and may lead to health related issues and even cause poisoning of food. Therefore copper vessels should never be used to store or cook pickles or acidic food.
Also milk and milk products such as curd, butter, ice creams react very quickly with copper so never store these in such vessels. Never keep honey, citrus juices, citrus fruits in copper vessels.
Such food after reacting with copper leads to many problems related to digestive system such as gastrointestinal infection. One may feel nauseous or experience a stomach ache after this. Also some patients complaint of acidic and metallic feeling on the tongue, dizziness and feeling of frequent thirst. Having excess of copper may lead to short or long term health issues and you may need a doctor to overcome these.
Benefits of drinking water in copper vessel
But water is one thing which when stored in copper jug can provide many health benefits. Even in the past, people in India used to store water in big copper vessels. Scientists have found anti microbial properties in copper. As per Ayurveda, drinking water from copper vessel reduces ageing by stimulating the production of collagen protein that helps in connecting tissues. Also when copper gets mixed with water, then copper kills viruses, and other such micro-organism making water fit for drinking.
If you are anemic caused by the deficiency of copper then by drinking this water will cure anaemia.
For healthy skin copper is a beneficial element. Person suffering from vitiligo is recommended to have water from copper vessel as it helps in the production of melanin.
Minimum recommended level of copper keeps our digestive system healthy. Also it helps in fighting against many gastrointestinal diseases.
But excess of everything is bad and so does drinking copper rich water. Its higher level can cause gastrointestinal distress, and if one is having high amount of copper for a long time then it may lead to kidney or liver damage. So it is advisable to consult your doctor before drinking or having copper rich food.
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