News — what oil to use on bamboo

If you own a bamboo chopping board and you are wondering what oil to use, the safest and most effective choice is food grade mineral oil, applied in a thin layer every 4 to 6 weeks. For extra protection, many home cooks also add a wax conditioner containing mineral oil and beeswax or carnauba wax every 2 or 3 months. Why mineral oil is best for Moso bamboo chopping boards Bamboo, especially Moso bamboo used in quality kitchen boards, is technically a grass. It is naturally dense and water resistant, but it still needs regular oiling to prevent drying, cracking...