Kaduja

Kaduja is a product designed for dough rising, baking and storage, with the aim of rekindling the tradition of homemade bread production. By focusing on the pervasive issue of bread waste, which accounts for 44% of Europe’s food waste, Kaduja offers a sustainable approach to reducing food wastage, emphasising responsible consumption while preserving culinary heritage.

It consists of two 3D-printed ceramic vessels that provide an ideal experience during all three stages of bread making, making the process easy even for inexperienced bakers. For dough rising, the vessel that acts as the lid is used in combination with a cotton kitchen cloth. While the dough rises, the second vessel, which serves as the base, is preheated in the oven. When the dough is ready, it is transferred to the preheated base and covered with the lid filled with water. The use of water during baking results in a loaf that is crunchy on the outside, yet soft on the inside. After baking, the bread can be stored in the vessels.

Due to the 3D clay printing technology, bread baked in Kaduja bears a distinctive pattern created by the layering process inherent to this technology. Since bread making requires breathable materials, natural clay was chosen. The process avoids glazing, allowing the clay’s natural ability to regulate moisture to enhance the baking experience. Additionally, the technology encourages small-batch production, creating just the right amount of pieces as needed at a given time, thus discouraging mass production.