{"title":"VitaClay Chef","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vitaclay-nourishingpot™-vm1688-9","title":"NourishingPot™ - 12 in 1 Multi Clay Cooker","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitaClay® NourishingPot™ VM1688-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 Ways to Nourish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRice | Soup\/Stew | Steam | One-Pot | Egg | Broth | Artisana™ | Slow Cook | Yogurt | Oats | Keep Warm | Delay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5 QT \/ 6 L — Perfect for Families \u0026amp; Gatherings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Evolution of VitaClay®\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than 20 years, VitaClay customers have trusted natural clay cooking for nourishing meals, bone broth, rice, soups, yogurt, and slow-cooked comfort foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nourishing Pot is the next evolution of VitaClay—combining everything customers loved about our classic cookers with a larger 6.5-quart capacity, 11 optimized cooking functions, smarter everyday convenience, and new programs designed for modern nourishing lifestyles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you're buying your first VitaClay, this is the model we recommend.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Return to Real Cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore cooking became rushed, pressurized, and lined with plastics, meals were prepared with patience and care. 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Inspired by Blue Zone longevity cultures, it returns cooking to the basics: gentle heat, pure materials, and time-honored methods — without induction, microwave, or pressure cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted with an unglazed organic clay bowl, this Nourishing Pot enhances natural flavor and texture while allowing food to cook in its own juices. Clay promotes even, uniform cooking and preserves vitamins, minerals, and enzymes — with no toxic metals or non-stick chemical glazes ever touching your food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike pressure cookers or conventional slow cookers, the NourishingPotTM delivers a slow-cooking breakthrough: the speed of pressure cooking without pressure, and the tenderness of slow simmering without mushiness. Meals cook up to 4× faster than traditional slow cookers, then gently simmer to perfection — similar to stovetop cooking, without babysitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is real food, not microwaved shortcuts. Make nourishing oatmeal in minutes, enjoy 30-minute one-pot meals, slow-simmer bone broth for up to 24 hours without boiling nutrients away, or return to traditional 4–8 hour slow cooking like grandma’s kitchen. Steam vegetables to preserve nutrition, cook perfect eggs, and enjoy easy one-pot meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for slow living and efficient living, the Nourishing Pot adapts to your rhythm — from 10 minutes to 24 hours. Essential programs handle everyday meals, while Artisana™ mode gives you full control over temperature and time for fermentation, probiotic yogurt, enzyme-rich foods, and anti-aging \u003cem\u003eL. Reuteri\u003c\/em\u003e cultivation. 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It encourages real food, fewer shortcuts, fewer dishes, and more moments of nourishment — for yourself and the people you care about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12-in-1 Multi-Clay Cooker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnglazed organic zisha clay bowl — enhances natural flavor and texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree of toxic metals \u0026amp; non-stick coatings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClayFusion™ Technology for even cooking \u0026amp; heat retention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 4× faster than conventional slow cookers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure-free, nutrient-preserving heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30-minute one-pot meals \u0026amp; 24-hour bone broth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam, yogurt, fermentation \u0026amp; fondue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisana™ custom temperature \u0026amp; time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelay Timer \u0026amp; Automatic Keep Warm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy cleanup, dish-saving design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VM1688-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 QT \/ 6 L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120VAC \/ 60Hz \/ 700W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e ETL Listed, FDA Tested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e18.5 lbs \/ 8.39 kgs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16x15x15 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCook Naturally.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSlow Down.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Well. 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For over 3,000 years, Chinese cultures have appreciated VitaClay® because it absorbs and retains heat superbly - making it the ideal material to create pottery for cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThanks to its slightly porous nature and low thermal conductivity, VitaClay® absorbs heat while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaintaining a steady temperature, so it’s excellent for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erice or slow cooking. It brings out rich flavors and texture of food. Additionally, VitaClay® cooking bowl has natural nonstick cooking surface that is unglazed, so no chemicals or aluminum contacting your food!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitaClay® is one of the healthiest ways to cook rice or prepare a meal. By stewing foods rather than sautéing or frying, you can cook dishes that are low in fat and cholesterol. This translates to delicious meals that are good for you! And VitaClay® can be used for preparing all kinds of cuisines, from Italian and Mexican to American and Asian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest of all, the VitaClay®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis easy to use. “Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-and-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eforget” feature is perfect for busy cooks! In just a few \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esimple steps, you can prepare a satisfying and nutritional meal! The cooker has four settings (Rice, Brown Rice, Stew and Soup) with programmable cooking time from 30 minutes up to 12 hours!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s like having an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eautomatic gourmet chef right in your kitchen!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOW IS VITACLAY DIFFERENT FROM PRESSURE COOKER AND CONVENTIONAL CROCK POT SLOW COOKER?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA Slow Cooker or Crock Pot can take 8-10 hours to produce decent results.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe VitaClay can deliver exquisite results 500% FASTER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVitaClay is not a pressure cooker that will choke out the nutrients and flavors of your food in a puff of steam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe VitaClay lives perfectly in the space in between. Slight pressure at lower temperature, check in on results like a chef and add produce at the end to ensure freshness and crisp bright colors. You can’t do this in a pressure cooker easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eClay is NOT metal, so there is no metal transfer to food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eClay is naturally alkaline and slow heat allows a full bouquet of flavors to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVitaClay combines the best of both worlds of crock pot and pressure cooker yet delivered a better end cuisine.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-features\" class=\"tab-pane fade  woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--features panel entry-content wc-tab active in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"discription\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES N’ BENEFITS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnglazed organic clay preserves the flavor, texture and nutritions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural clay promotes uniform cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFree of toxic metals and non-stick chemicals in your clay pot \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-programmed functions for “Rice”, “Brown Rice”, “Stew”, “Soup” and \"Warm\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow cooking timer can be set from 30 minutes up to 12 hours with 30-minute increment!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x faster to bring to a boil than your mother's slow cooker for perfect texture. Say goodby to your mushy overcooked foods!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour easy and nutritious meal made in as quickly as 30 minutes or in less than 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatically keeps warm for up to 12 hours \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay bowl natural thermal retention promotes uniform cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-lid design maximizes the steaming quality to create tender and juicy dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks two times faster than in conventional slow cookers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50% more cooking efficiency, using as much as 50% less energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra power to cook larger cuts of meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 minutes preparation time and a snap to clean-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included: recipe booklet, clay pot, clay lid, lid lifter, stainless steel cooker base, rice paddle and rice measure cup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUL listed, FDA, CA Prop 65 and RoHS laboratory tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVF7700-8 : Dimensions - 12.3\" L x 12.3\" W x 11.3\" H \/ Weight - 11.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVF7700-6 : Dimensions - 10.5\" L x 10.5\" W x 10.5\" H \/ \u003cspan\u003eWeight - 10 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIPS \u0026amp; SHORTCUTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cooking in VitaClay must have liquid (water or clear broth) to present at all time or no \"dry cooking\" should be done in any VitaClay pot. Please ensure adequate liquids throughout the cooking cycle, as burning or \"going dry\" can compromise the integrity of the clay.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow long does this cooker take to cook the most slow cooker recipes?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e30 minutes to 2 or 3 hours in \"Slow cooking\" setting!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHOW DO I APPLY THE TIME CONVERSION FROM TRADITIONAL SLOW COOKER RECIPES INTO VITACLAY SMART ORGANIC MULTICOOKER RECIPES?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo convert cooking time from conventional slow cooker recipes into VitaClay ® slow cooking, the rule of thumb is if the conventional slow cooking time is set on ‘high’ for 4 hours (divided by 2), or on ‘low’ for 8 hours\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(divided by 4), \u003c\/span\u003ethe VitaClay® Rice\/Slow Cooker multicooker will only take 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow long does this cooker cook chicken? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e2 hours for 3-4 pounds of a whole free range organic chicken. Or 30 to 40 minutes for 1 pound of breast or boneless chicken. \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does this cooker cook a roast? \u003c\/strong\u003e2.5 to 3.5 hours\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long should I cook bone broth?\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken soup or bone broth for 2 to 3 hours on \"Soup\" setting. Beef bone broth for 4 to 5 hours on \"Soup\" setting. Let the bone broth settle in \"Warm\" for an additional overnight, or 8 to 9 hours to further gel or create more collagen (optional). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca title=\"Which is Better For Perfect Bone Broth? VitaClay or Pressure cooker?\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210812140711\/https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q2US930hbyI\u0026amp;t=3s\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat if I want my foods cooking all day long while I am away from home?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eVitaClay cooks 4X faster than a conventional slow cooker. With  automatic \"Warm\" (up to 12 hours) feature, your foods won't be soggy with better texture and it would stay in warm when you are!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does this cook for my beans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor soaked beans, liquid ratio is 3 to 1 for cooking 1 to 1.5 hours on \"stew\", or 4 to 1 for cooking for  2 hours on \"Soup\" setting. For dry beans, liquid ratio is 6 to 1 to cook for 2-3 hours on \"soup\". \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat's the minimum cooking volume in this stock pot? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/4 of the pot.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs the clay pot oven and microwave safe? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eYes!\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the clay pot s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003etove-top\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e safe? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to cook \"Porridge\"in my VitaClay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor rice or grains based porridge, use \"soup\" to cook 1.5 to 2 hours. Adding milk has to be at serving time as it may cause overflow or food burning.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do I cook my Steel cut or roll cut oats?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdd 1 cup oat and 4 cups water, set on \"Stew\" for 30 minutes (optional: add 30 minutes in WARM for softer texture and you may add milk to your serving bowl to avoid burnt  in pot or overflow). Note: please do not use \"Rice cooking\" for oatmeal as as burning or \"going dry\" can compromise the integrity of the clay.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I select each cooking function?\u003c\/strong\u003e Continue to press \u003cstrong\u003eRice Cooking or Slow cooking \u003c\/strong\u003ekey until a proper function is choose, then press \"Hour\" or \"minute\" key to choose cooking time within 7 seconds. Within a few seconds, cooker will start cooking immediately. Note: On Rice cooking, you do not need to set on timer as it is fully automatic. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I steam my fish or veggies?\u003c\/b\u003eAdd 1 cup of water, a steam tray or a ceramic bowl, load veggies or fish on top. Set on \"Stew\" for 30 minutes. Another option to steam is to add ingredients on top of rice at last 10 minutes of rice cooking. 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Keep in the nutrition, seal in the flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA RICE COOKER, SLOW COOKER, DIGITAL STEAMER PLUS BONUS YOGURT MAKER-- \u003cspan\u003eVM7900-8 (4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e QT \/ 8 CUP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e OR VM7900-6 (3 QT \/ 6 CUP)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural, unglazed, highly prized Zisha clay enhances flavors and preserves important nutrients, enzymes, and vitamins in savory soups, hearty stews, grains and legumes. In a VitaClay pot, your food is always free from added non-stick chemical glazes, lead and aluminum contacting your foods. Healthy cookware is our specialty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitaClay Smart Organic Multicooker is simple to use and fully programmable. The innovative computerized clay heating technology is a culinary breakthrough. The all-natural clay-cooking bowl promotes uniform cooking. Double lid design creates micro-pressure to maximize steaming quality for tender and flavorful food and cuts slow cooking time and energy usage in half. Your whole meals or side dishes can be made in as little as 30 minutes from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to slow cooking, the VitaClay truly lives up to its gourmet name. It QUICKLY comes to a boil four times faster than conventional slow cookers, and then reduces the heat to simmer for the appropriate time. Enjoy multi-program functions for savory stews and soups, pot roast, fluffy rice, brown rice, sweet rice and porridge. Also use our multi-cooker as a vegetable and fish steamer. Plus the yogurt feature doubles as a brown rice germinator. In addition, VitaClay is great for preparing wholesome meals in record time, including bean pots and vegetarian\/vegan dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitaClay is perfect for busy professionals and families who want the healthy nourishment of a home-cooked meal. Includes a recipe booklet featuring 30 plus original international recipes by VitaClay Chef Suzanne. UL listed, FDA, CA Prop 65 and RoHS laboratory approved. 1-year limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY IS CLAY BETTER?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique properties of clay make it ideal for flavor-enhanced cooking without added salt, sugar or oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClay is porous.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeat and moisture circulate through the pot during cooking, unlike metal or enamel-lined pots; Clay acts as a natural insulator that holds and absorbs heat to cook foods slowly and evenly bringing out earthy flavors and textures. Naturally thermal, clay cooks 4 times faster and stays warm longer. Cut your energy usage in half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClay is alkaline.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClay interacts with acidity in the food, neutralizing the pH balance. Highly acidic foods like tomato sauce will become naturally sweet when cooked in clay. Foods cooked in clay taste more robust with authentic flavors and textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNOURISHING TRADITIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall changes to your diet can make dramatic effects in your overall health. With VitaClay Technology, you can make a host of important changes—all in one– while saving yourself precious time and money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural, unglazed, highly prized Zisha clay infuses flavors and the airtight dual lid seals in flavors and preserves important nutrients, enzymes and vitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a Zisha clay pot, your food is always free from added non-stick chemical glazes, lead and aluminum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak and sprout whole grains, germinate brown rice, make low temperature probiotic artisan yogurt, simmer vitality enriching bone broths and stews, create mouth-watering one-pot meals, steam seafood and vegetables or make healing herbal infusions. VitaClay brings healthy, natural cookware together with new technology to give you the best of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDid you know that fermented 24-hour yogurt is a probiotic powerhouse? According to GAPS diet experts, in just one cup of this yogurt, there are 708 billion probiotics—50 times more than what's typically found in a probiotic pill. Talk about a gut-friendly boost!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSMART TECHNOLOGICAL BREAKTHROUGH:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully programmable from 10 minutes to up to 5 hours with 10 minutes increment. Delay timer and automatic Warm allow you to start cooking automatically any time of the day or early morning breakfast without waking up! Easy to read clock and LCD display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOW IS VITACLAY DIFFERENT FROM A PRESSURE COOKER AND CONVENTIONAL CROCK POT SLOW COOKER?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA Slow Cooker or Crock Pot can take 8-10 hours to produce decent results.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe VitaClay can deliver exquisite results 500% FASTER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVitaClay is not a pressure cooker that will choke out the nutrients and flavors of your food in a puff of steam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe VitaClay lives perfectly in the space in between. Slight pressure at lower temperature, check in on results like a chef and add produce at the end to ensure freshness and crisp bright colors. You can’t do this in a pressure cooker easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eClay is NOT metal, so there is no metal transfer to food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eClay is naturally alkaline and slow heat allows a full bouquet of flavors to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVitaClay combines the best of both worlds of crock pot and pressure cooker yet delivered a better end cuisine.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMULTI-FUNCTIONAL CLAY COOKER:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 function settings include White rice (Quinoa), Brown rice (Wholegrain, or Wild rice), Sweet rice (Sushi, Sticky), Reheat, Stew (Roast or Steam or Beans, or less liquid cooking), Soup (Broth or more liquid based cooking) and Yogurt(Germinate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf optimum nutrition and heightened flavor is your goal, VitaClay Chef brings both together with this healthy cookware. The secret is in the centuries-old slow-cooking organic clay pot, combined with a perfectly computerized balance of temperature, fused together to enhance the true flavors and texture that will please the health-conscious, first-timer or pro. This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVitaClay Smart Organic Multicooker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a must for artisan grains and heirloom beans or grass-fed beef. Savory bone stocks to rich soups and stews have all the vital nutrients sealed in for you good health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a busy parent, or busy professionals, making a culinary breakthrough with your vegan, or vegetarian, or gluten free cooking or healthy nourishment has never been easier. Preparing a delicious meal is fast, simple and more nutritive with VitaClay, especially with the hundreds of taste-tempting rice and slow cooker recipes. Essential vitamins and minerals are enhanced when you germinate your brown rice on our artisan yogurt setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Best Slow Cooker” Award –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGOOD HOUSEKEEPING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Our favorite multitasker” –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHAPE MAGAZINE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Top kitchen picks” –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT WATCHERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEATURES N’ BENEFITS\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnglazed organic clay bowl enhances the flavor and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural clay bowl promotes uniform cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFree of toxic metals and non-stick chemical \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eglazes \u003c\/strong\u003econtacting your food!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSlow cooking breakthrough innovation\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eup to 4 times faster\u003c\/b\u003e to bring to a boil than conventional slow cookers, then slowly simmer to gourmet perfection, sealing in flavor and retaining texture\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual-lid design prevents evaporation, sealing essential nutrients, vitamins, and enzymes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy whole meals are as fast as in 30 minutes\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-fired clay pot with wider temperature shock resistance up to 480 F that enhances longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast, slow cooking from 10 minutes up to 5 hours with 10 minutes increment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% more cooking efficiency, using as much as 50% less energy.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra power to cook larger cuts of meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to “Set and Forget it” and a snap to clean-up\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelay timer and automatically keeps warm for up to 12 hours .\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakes probiotic-rich Greek yogurt or yogurt or yogurt cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-programmed\u003c\/b\u003e for savory stews, delicious soups and porridge, white, sweet rice, and brown rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Extensive food cooking versatility including 30 minute meals, bean pot, pasta dishes, healthy steam and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhole grain rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTested and verified by 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e party laboratories-UL listed, FDA, CA Prop 65 and RoHS laboratory tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included: recipe booklet, clay pot, clay lid, lid lifter, stainless steel cooker base, rice paddle and rice measure cup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower rating: 120 VAC \/ 60 Hz \/ 500-600 Watts\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eAvailable sizes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVM7900-8 (4\u003cspan\u003e qt \/ 8 Cup)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or VM7900-6 (3 qt \/ 6 Cup)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVM7900-8: Dimensions - 16\" L x 11.5\" W x 9.5\" H \/ \u003cspan\u003eWeight - 14.66 lb. Inner pot dimension - 9\" x 9\" x 5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVM7900-6: Dimensions - 14.5\" L x 10.5\" W x 9\" H \/ Weight - 10.95 lbs. Inner pot dimension - \u003cspan\u003e8\" x 8\" x 4.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducts are designed in the heart of Silicon Valley, California, and manufactured in China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIPS \u0026amp; SHORTCUTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cooking in VitaClay must have liquid (water or clear broth) to present at all time or no \"dry cooking\" should be done in any VitaClay pot. Please ensure adequate liquids throughout the cooking cycle, as burning or \"going dry\" can compromise the integrity of the clay. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow long does this cooker take to cook the most slow cooker recipes?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eIn\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e30 minutes to 2 or 3 hours in \"Slow cooking\" setting!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHOW DO I APPLY THE TIME CONVERSION FROM TRADITIONAL SLOW COOKER RECIPES INTO VITACLAY SMART ORGANIC MULTICOOKER RECIPES?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo convert cooking time from conventional slow cooker recipes into VitaClay ® slow cooking, the rule of thumb is if the conventional slow cooking time is set on ‘high’ for 4 hours (divided by 2), or on ‘low’ for 8 hours (divided by 4), the VitaClay® Rice\/Slow Cooker multicooker will only take 2 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow long does this cooker cook chicken? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e2 hours for 3-4 pounds of a whole free range organic chicken. Or 30 to 40 minutes for 1 pounds of breast or bone less chicken. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does this cooker cook a roast?\u003c\/strong\u003e2.5 to 3.5 hours\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long should I cook bone broth?\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken soup or bone broth for 2 to 3 hours on \"Soup\" setting. Beef bone broth for 4 to 5 hours on \"Soup\" setting. Let the bone broth settle in \"Warm\" for additional overnight, or 8 to 9 hours to further gel or create more collagen (optional). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Which is Better For Perfect Bone Broth? VitaClay or Pressure cooker?\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210812043000\/https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q2US930hbyI\u0026amp;t=3s\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat if I want my foods cooking all day long while I am away from home?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVitaClay cooks at 4 X faster than conventional slow cooker. With  automatic \"Warm\" (up to 12 hours) feature, your foods won't be soggy with better texture and it would stay in warm when you are!\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does this cook for my beans?\u003c\/strong\u003e For soaked beans, liquid ratio is 3 to 1 for cooking 1 to 1.5 hours on \"stew\", or 4 to 1 for cooking for  2 hours on \"Soup\" setting. For dry beans, liquid ratio is 6 to 1 to cook for 2-3 hours on \"soup\". \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat's the minimum cooking volume in this stock pot? 1\/4\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e of the pot.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs the clay pot oven- and microwave-safe? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eYes!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the clay pot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003estove-top\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e safe? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to cook \"Porridge\"in my VitaClay?\u003c\/strong\u003e for rice or grains based porridge, use \"soup\" to cook 1.5 to 2 hours. Adding milk has to be at serving time as it may cause overflow or food burning.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do I cook my steel-cut or rolled oats?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAdd 1 cup oat and 4 cups water, set on \"Stew\" for 30 minutes (optional: add 30 minutes in WARM for softer texture and you may add milk to your serving bowl to avoid burnt in pot or overflow). Note: please do not use \"Rice cooking\" for oatmeal as as burning or \"going dry\" can compromise the integrity of the clay. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I select each cooking function?\u003c\/strong\u003e Continue to press \u003cstrong\u003eRice Cooking or Slow cooking \u003c\/strong\u003ekey until a proper function is choose, then press \"Hour\" or \"minute\" key to choose cooking time within 7 seconds. Within a few seconds, the cooker will start cooking. Note: On Rice cooking, you do not need to set on timer as it is fully automatic. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I steam my fish or veggies?\u003c\/b\u003eAdd 1 cup of water, a steam tray or a ceramic bowl, load veggies or fish on top. Set on \"Stew\" for 30 minutes. Another option to steam is to add ingredients on top of rice at last 10 minutes of rice cooking. Let it simmer in \"Warm\" for additional 10-15 minutes. Note: If you like to steam for an hour, add 2 more cups of water before cooking. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS \u0026amp; ACCESSORIES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel VM7900-8 \/ VM7900-6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWARRANTY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssenergy, Inc. (Essenergy) warrants their Products against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, when utilized for normal household use. 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