50cm Original Olive Wood Cutting Board - For Cooking - Selectable Grain Pattern

Each photo shows the front and back of the same product. Please select your preferred grain pattern by number. Orders for November's selected grain patterns are expected to ship sequentially starting December 1st. **┃ Dimensions ┃** Length 48-52 cm, Width 18-25 cm Thickness 1.5-1.8 cm (A margin of 0.5-1cm is normal due to manual craftsmanship) https://img.shoplineapp.com/media/image_clips/5f294ad7fe619a0033043642/original.jpg Due to the nature of wood, cracks are filled with wood glue and original wood powder to protect the product. The filled area does not exceed 5% of the total surface. **┃ Material ┃** Olive wood **┃ Origin of Wood ┃** Italy / Tunisia **┃ Cut and Hand-Finished ┃** Taiwan / Tunisia https://img.shoplineapp.com/media/image_clips/5f5b4dc299ed9f003097c6fe/original.jpg https://img.shoplineapp.com/media/image_clips/5f5b4db142a1ab0039cc1602/original.jpg?1599819184 ┃ Care and Usage ┃ 1. All olive wood products from Visiting Forest are made from natural, raw wood. They are soaked in maintenance oil before shipping, giving them a beeswax color. It is normal for the color to lighten after the first few washes and wipes; it will regain its natural hue with oiling. 2. During the first few cleanings, a light yellowish-brown natural substance or maintenance oil may rinse or wipe off olive wood products. This is a natural phenomenon, so please use with peace of mind. 3. To clean, rinse with warm or cold water using a soft cleaning tool. After washing, wipe off any remaining moisture and let it air dry in a ventilated area before storing. 4. If the product absorbs strong odors (e.g., from raw meat), you can wipe it with cold water and white vinegar, then rinse thoroughly. 5. For concerns about staining (e.g., from steak), you can scrub with baking soda water and then wipe the stained area with a cloth or brush. 6. Do not expose directly to sunlight or place in humid environments with rapid temperature changes. 7. Do not use in dishwashers, dish dryers, or ovens. 8. Regular maintenance: It is recommended to apply food-grade wood maintenance oil or natural beeswax to the product surface monthly to maintain its natural luster. ┃ Notes ┃ 1. Olive wood products are handcrafted from a single piece of natural wood. To determine the most suitable cut and the most beautiful grain angle for the surface, there may be slight variations in size. As these are handmade solid wood items, minor wood grain and small cracks are the most natural guarantee of authenticity. Some product edges may feature treated bark and wood knots. 2. Regardless of the wood's quality, prolonged soaking in water or inability to dry can lead to mold. Long-term exposure to sunlight can cause wood to bleach. Therefore, we store finished olive wood products indoors. Each product has slight variations in size, weight, thickness, and grain pattern because they are not machine-pressed items. You can appreciate the beauty of wood knots and naturally formed pores. 3. Due to the nature of wood, cracks are filled with wood glue and original wood powder to protect the product. The filled area does not exceed 5% of the total surface. ┃ Olive Wood Q&A ┃ Q: Are your products made from a single piece of wood? A: Visiting Forest strives to ensure all products are made from a single piece of wood. If a product is not made from a single piece due to design, we will clearly indicate it! Please pay attention. Q: Do you have a recommended maintenance oil? A: Before shipping, Visiting Forest applies a layer of wood kitchenware maintenance oil (NSF-3H certified food-grade mineral oil). *Food-grade mineral oil and natural beeswax are highly recommended for oil selection. However, please remember "not" to use olive oil to maintain olive wood products, as this can cause them to spoil or develop an oily odor. Q: Why does my olive wood product feel oily, and even the wrapping paper has some oily marks? A: Before shipping, the packaging staff at Visiting Forest will wipe all olive wood products with maintenance oil before packaging. Therefore, it is normal for your product to feel oily. We carefully wrap all olive wood products to prevent the maintenance oil from transferring to the wrapping paper. If there are slight transfers, there are no safety concerns, so please rest assured and accept our apologies. Q: Why does the color change completely after the first wash and drying compared to the beginning? A: Of course, it will be different! Each wash removes some of the maintenance oil, so the color will not be the initial beeswax color. Restoring the color is simple: in addition to the recommended monthly maintenance, you can apply a thin layer of maintenance oil after the product dries to maintain its hue. Q: Can olive wood cutting boards be used for chopping large pieces of meat? A: Absolutely! You can use them just like your previous cutting boards! Q: Does olive wood have a lifespan? A: A well-maintained piece of olive wood can last for decades. Without splicing, there's no risk of disintegration, and without lacquer, there's no peeling. Even with numerous knife marks, it can still be used after basic sanding and refurbishment. However, for food hygiene and safety, we strongly recommend using separate cutting boards for raw and cooked foods for a healthy and long-lasting solution.