News — Deer & Oak bamboo boards

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...