Classic Rectangular Olive Wood Cutting Board - 35cm - Cooking - Serving Tray - Pattern Selection Available

Each photo shows the front and back of the same product. Please select your preferred pattern according to the number. Patterns available in November are expected to ship sequentially starting December 1st. **┃Specifications┃** Dimensions Length 35 cm, Width 20 cm, Thickness 1.5-1.8 cm (A tolerance of 0.5-1 cm is normal due to handmade production) https://img.shoplineapp.com/media/image_clips/5f2b6b2323e2350024c698fb/original.jpg *Due to the nature of wood, cracks are filled with wood glue and wood powder to protect the product. The filled area does not exceed 5% of the total surface.* **┃Material┃** Olive wood **┃Origin of Wood┃** Tunisia **┃Cutting and Hand Sanding┃** Tunisia / Taiwan https://img.shoplineapp.com/media/image_clips/5f5b4dc299ed9f003097c6fe/original.jpg https://img.shoplineapp.com/media/image_clips/5f5b4db142a1ab0039cc1602/original.jpg?1599819184 ┃Care and Usage Instructions┃ 1. All olive wood products from "Visiting the Forest" are made from natural solid wood and have been soaked in maintenance oil before shipping. The color will appear as beeswax. Therefore, it is normal for the color to lighten after the first few washes and wipes. Applying oil for maintenance will restore its natural color. 2. During the first few cleanings, natural light yellowish-brown substances or maintenance oil may rinse or wipe off from olive wood products. This is a natural phenomenon, so please use with peace of mind. 3. When cleaning, rinse with warm or cold water and use a soft cleaning tool. After washing, wipe off any remaining moisture and store in a well-ventilated area to air dry naturally. 4. If the product absorbs odors (e.g., fishy smells), you can wipe it with cold water and white vinegar, then rinse thoroughly. 5. If you are concerned about staining (e.g., from steak), you can wipe it with baking soda water and then scrub 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 handmade from a single piece of natural wood. To find the most suitable cut and the most beautiful grain angle for each piece of wood, there may be slight variations in size. Minor wood grain and cracks are the most natural guarantee of handmade solid wood products. Some product edges may have treated bark and wood knots. 2. Regardless of the quality of the wood, if it is left soaking in water or cannot dry, it may mold. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause wood to bleach. Therefore, we store our finished olive wood products indoors. There are slight variations in size, weight, thickness, and patterns between each product because they are not machine-pressed. You can see the beautiful appearance created by wood knots and natural pores. ┃Olive Wood FAQs┃ Q: Are your products made from a single piece of wood? A: "Visiting the Forest" strives to ensure that all products are made from a single piece of wood. If a product is not made from a single piece due to its design, we will clearly indicate it! Please pay attention! Q: Do you have a recommended maintenance oil? A: Before shipping, "Visiting the Forest" applies a layer of wood kitchenware maintenance oil (NSF-3H certified food-grade mineral oil). *For maintenance oil, food-grade mineral oil and natural beeswax are highly recommended. However, please remember "not" to use olive oil to maintain your 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 the 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 staining the packaging paper. If there are slight stains, 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 will remove some of the maintenance oil, so the color will not be the initial beeswax color. Restoring the color is very simple. In addition to the recommended monthly maintenance, you can apply a thin layer of maintenance oil after the product has dried to maintain its color. Q: Can olive wood cutting boards be used for chopping large fish and meat? A: Of course! You can use them just like your previous cutting boards! Q: Does olive wood have a shelf life? A: A well-maintained piece of olive wood can last for decades. With no splicing, there's no risk of disintegration, and no paint means no peeling. Even with significant knife marks, it can still be used after basic sanding and refurbishment with sandpaper! However, for food hygiene and safety, we strongly recommend using separate cutting boards for raw and cooked foods as a healthy and long-term practice.