Are they easy to wash or does food/ dough stick to them?

You shouldn't need to wash them as you don't put them directly on the pastry. The uncooked pastry should have a piece of greaseproof paper or baking parchment on top of it, with the baking beans on top. Then when you''ve blind baked your pastry, you lift the baking parchment out of the pastry case and (carefully) pour the baking beans back into their pot.

Are the beans suitable for small loose-bottomed tartlet tins

Yes but I would line with a small circle of baking parchment first so bean wouldn't stick

Why does it say free shipping then charge £25 abd £30 for delivery

Hi, if you buy from out store :Dispatches from SHK Stores Sold by SHK Stores e do free UK delivery hope it helps thanks regards

Are the beads Microwave safe to make a hand warmer with.

Does not state microwave safe so wouldn't suggest trying this out with these baking beans.

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Tala Ceramic Baking Beans - Reusable Heat Resistant Blind Weights - Oven Beads for Pies, Tarts, and Pastry Crusts - Bakeware Accessories - Approx. 700g

Tala Ceramic Baking Beans - Reusable Heat Resistant Blind Weights - Oven Beads for Pies, Tarts, and Pastry Crusts - Bakeware Accessories - Approx. 700g

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Brand
Tala
Item form
Whole
Item weight
703 Grams
Number of items
1
Package information
Cup

🔥Heat-resistant ceramic for even baking

🥧Perfect fit for 32cm tart tins

♻️Reusable & sustainable design

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Description

🥧 Elevate your baking game with flawless crusts every time!

TRUSTED HERITAGE BRAND - From Tala, a kitchenware icon since 1899, ensuring quality you can rely on
ECO FRIENDLY REUSABLE - Sustainably made and easy to hand wash for guilt-free baking
DURABLE CERAMIC CONSTRUCTION - Heat-resistant, BPA-free, and built to last for years of baking mastery
EFFORTLESS CRISP EVEN HEAT - Distributes oven heat evenly to eliminate air bubbles and soggy bottoms
FLAWLESS BLIND BAKING EVERY TIME - Prevents shrinking & blistering for picture-perfect crusts

Tala Ceramic Pie Beans are premium, heat-resistant ceramic baking weights designed to ensure perfect blind baking by preventing pastry shrinkage and air bubbles. Sized for 32cm tart tins, these reusable, BPA-free beans distribute heat evenly for crisp, professional-quality crusts. Trusted since 1899, Tala combines durability, sustainability, and expert craftsmanship in every bake.

Specifications

ASIN	B000PVHDHM
Auto Shutoff	No
Brand	Tala
Capacity	700 g
Colour	Natural
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (13,164)
Date First Available	26 April 2007
Item Weight	728 g
Material	Ceramic
Model Number	10A04775
Product Dimensions	8 x 12 x 12 cm; 727.5 g
Special Features	Oven Safe

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