News — best oil for bamboo cutting board

If you want your bamboo cutting board to last 5 to 10 years, the best oil for bamboo cutting boards is food grade mineral oil applied in a thin 1 to 2 mm layer every 3 to 4 weeks. For Deer & Oak Moso bamboo boards like our 45x35cm Large Bamboo Board, we recommend 10 to 15ml of mineral oil per side as the primary treatment, with an optional natural wax finish. Why food grade mineral oil is the best oil for bamboo cutting boards Bamboo, especially dense Moso bamboo, behaves differently from traditional hardwoods. It is technically a grass,...

If you want your bamboo chopping board to last 5 to 10 years, the best oil to use is 100% food grade mineral oil, applied in a thin coat every 3 to 4 weeks. For eco-friendly kitchens that prefer plant based care, a certified food safe bamboo conditioning oil made from fractionated coconut oil is the next best option, as long as it is clearly labelled as non rancid. Why mineral oil is the best oil for bamboo chopping boards Bamboo, especially dense moso bamboo used in quality kitchen boards, is naturally hard and slightly porous. It needs an oil...