Lumino Home Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth — 1.5 lbs, Pure
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock made from the fossilized shells of microscopic aquatic organisms called diatoms. Food-grade DE is roughly 85% amorphous silica — the form found in many foods and considered safe for consumption — distinct from the crystalline silica used in industrial applications. Lumino Home sources pure food-grade DE with no additives, fillers, or contaminants.
How People Use Food-Grade DE
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Silica Supplementation: Silica is required for collagen synthesis, bone mineralization, and connective tissue integrity. Dietary silica intake has declined significantly with the shift away from mineral-rich whole foods — food-grade DE is one of the most concentrated silica sources available
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Pest Control (Garden & Home): DE works mechanically — its microscopic sharp edges damage the exoskeletons of insects, causing dehydration. Effective against ants, fleas, beetles, and crawling insects without synthetic pesticides
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Pet Flea Treatment: Applied to pet bedding and carpets as a non-toxic flea control method
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Soil Amendment: Improves drainage and aeration in garden soil; the silica content supports plant cell wall strength
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Grain Storage: Traditionally added to stored grains to prevent insect infestation without chemical residue
Product Details
- 1.5 lb bag of pure food-grade diatomaceous earth
- 100% pure | No additives, chemicals, or contaminants
- Food-grade (safe for human and animal consumption)
- From Lumino Home
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