Word of caution before we continue please be aware.
Wooden cutting board sealant.
Awarded best cutting board by america s test kitchen the proteak model 107 teak cutting board.
Preparing your wooden cutting boards for use is a crucial step in your daily kitchen routine.
I ve had a cutting board for about 30 years that was part of the butcher block top of a dishwasher that was probably just about as old when it was decommissioned they really don t make em like they used to 1 maple if i had to guess.
For the knife afficionado hinoki is regarded as the best wood to use for.
When it comes to seasoning cutting boards mineral oils like linseed mystery or tung aren t very ideal to use anyways.
Neglect it and it ll dry out and split over time absorb stains scratch more.
Extra large with 24 x 18 surface.
After scores of conversations with chemists regulatory agencies finish manufacturers finishing experts and woodworkers i found that there are a few finishes that everyone agrees are food safe.
Nonetheless protection will be less effective and less durable since the wax will slowly wear off and oil will slowly leak out of the.
Not only is it extra kind to your knife blade it s also the safest material and it s gorgeous too.
Which will seal the wood since the oil saturated wood combined with the wax will prevent water juice and blood to seep into the material.
Here s how to season your board for a long happy healthy relationship.
Mineral oil treatments create a thin layer of sealant make the wood impermeable somewhat like a plastic cutting board is an effect that allows for bacteria to stay alive for longer on a wooden surface.
John boos end grain butcher block with american maple.
Oil finishes soak into the porous wood surface.
Mineral oil also known as liquid paraffin and butcher s block finish is easy to apply has lower water resistance and requires reapplication more frequently.
How to seal a cutting board.
The oils help slow the absorption of water and flavors of the foods that you cut on it and prevent buildup of oils that will oxidize on your cutting board turning it into a sticky smelly mess.
So if your project sounds like it fits in one of these categories then it s worth considering using a food safe wood finish.
However these food safe wood finishes sometimes called cutting board finishes tend to be the least protective and the great majority are in a kind of limbo with many experts saying most are.
Not all commercially.
A wooden cutting board can last for years and years if you take care of it properly.
Raw meat prep surfaces cutting boards butcher blocks etc eat on surfaces bar tops tables counters etc childrens toys.
For everyday use wood is the best cutting board material by a long shot.
That said a good quality wooden cutting board requires a bit of maintenance from time to time to stay in tip top cutting shape.
