Brown Sugar Bear maintains moisture in brown sugar for approximately 3 to 6 months Made from specially fired clay; food safe and reusable Soak in water for 20-minutes and place in brown sugar, baked goods, cakes, cookies, marshmallows, even dried fruit to soften and maintain moistness Use dry, without soaking, to absorb moisture and keep spices, salt, crackers, pretzels and chips dry and crispy Rinse with clean water only; do not use soap as it could leave a trace taste or scent