Price shown per pack of 50 shells

Shell size: Approx.35-40mm on longest axis.

Shell Count: 50 Shell Pack

Capacity: Level capacity approximately 10ml - Heaped capacity 25ml

Description & Application: Creamy/yellow white natural cockle shell frequently with a pink interior. The shells are size selected making them suitable for presentation as well as arts and crafts.

Background: Cockle shells are a very common species found throughout the world. The rounded shells can have a pronounced heart shape and are frequently ribbed. In both Europe and the far East cockle shells are one of the most popular edible shell fish.

Use of Shells for Food Presentation.

Seashells like these cockles make for excellent presentation containers due to their bowl-like shape and the ability to clean them thoroughly on all surfaces.

Sea shells offered by Marine Arts as serving dishes are made naturally form the mineral Calcium Carbonate. We are not aware of any other compounds or minerals within the seashells that would preclude their use as food presentation dishes.

Seashells have a complex layered construction, making them extremely strong and light weight. In many cases seashells are stronger than ceramic plates, but be aware that chipping can occur with thinner shells, especially blue mussels and river oysters.

Whilst seashells are dishwasher safe we would suggest that hand washing may be more practical. Online Shells have been thoroughly cleaned, however, post cleaning the shells are stored under warehouse conditions and appropriate measures should be taken commensurate with established food hygiene practice before using seashells for food presentation.

Seashells are non-porous. However. deterioration of the surface can cause pitting which could potentially harbor bacteria if the shells are not properly cleaned when multi-used.

Seashells can be used for cooking and presentation of hot food. Do not put seashells in the microwave.

Seashells can also handle the cold. When used as display pieces in the chill cabinet repeated cycles of washing may dull the seashells’ colour. This can be restored with a very light coating of cooking oil.