What if my pets or kids have eaten the stuff inside the Nuun stopper?
They’ll be fine. Due to our manufacturing practices the stuff in the caps can be either silica gel or bentonite clay, both of which are not dangerous. The worst case would be a stomach ach, constipation, and possibly a tingly feeling on the tongue. Just make sure you drink lots of water. If you are still concerned, here is some more info. Silica Gel: It’s nothing more than a type of sand. The grains of what looks like clear caviar in the tiny packets are a desiccant. That is, they absorb moisture. You find them in the little white packets in certain food products that will have a longer shelf life if they stay dry; like pepperoni, dried nuts and fruits, or vitamins. So why do the packets include warnings with a skull and crossbones? The packets are “harmful if swallowed” by an infant or pet, as they could choke or aspirate on the packet. However, the grains are loose inside our caps and not inside a packet that could pose a choking hazard. Bentonite: The little grey grains are rendered
