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Toppingfrmbottom -> If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/6/2010 7:28:23 PM)

I know the seal does, but how about the stain?Also where do you get food safe sealers for wood products like cutting blocks?And can they be used in conjunction with a wood stain?



peppermint -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/6/2010 7:33:13 PM)

You might wish to read this article I found.

http://www.naturalhandyman.com/qa/qasealwoodcountertop.html



Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/6/2010 7:41:58 PM)

Thank you pepermint:)

It's pine, not oak, but the article will still be helpful most likely:)



Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/6/2010 7:48:15 PM)

He doesn't say why he doesn't recommend staining though.



MsLadySue -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/6/2010 8:04:27 PM)

From what I read, he mentions that all wood stains are toxic and that's why he says not to stain a wood food preparation surface.



Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/6/2010 8:05:34 PM)

So even if you sealed it well, it's probably not worth the risk?
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ORIGINAL: MsLadySue

From what I read, he mentions that all wood stains are toxic and that's why he says not to stain a wood food preparation surface.



littlewonder -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/6/2010 8:59:58 PM)

think about it. when you're cutting on a wood cutting board the knife will slice through eventually the seal and the stain and therefore into the food. Do you really want to eat toxic stain? I wouldn't. If you really want to stain wood then I suggest googling organic wood stains. There seems to be quite a few on the market these days.



peppermint -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/6/2010 9:01:21 PM)

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So even if you sealed it well, it's probably not worth the risk?


You are using this as a cutting board.  As you cut food items on the board you will cut through the sealer and expose your food to the toxic stain.

I don't think pine is the best choice for a cutting board as pine is soft wood.  It will cut and dent more easily than a hard wood like maple. 



WyldHrt -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/6/2010 9:07:02 PM)

Peppermint and Littlewonder are absolutely right. 



Termyn8or -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/6/2010 10:04:42 PM)

I kinda ignored everything else.

You do not stain a cutting board. You also do not use a regular wood sealer like you might on the floor, in fact it's better if you don't seal it at all. It is supposed to made out of the right kind of wood that doesn't need any sealing. You oil it, there are a couple of options there.

It never ever gets immersed in water, you put the water on it and a very small amount of detergent, and rub that and spread it to disinfect, especially if you have cut meat on it. After that you rinse it off with the hottest water you can stand, and then towel dry it vigorously. If it looks dry throw a couple more DROPS of that oil on it, rub it in.

You probably don't even want to hear my method for a cast iron skillet.

Call me crazy, I'm used to it.

T



Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/7/2010 7:17:54 AM)

Yeah, you're right. I wouldn't wanna eat stain or come in contact with it on a food item.
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ORIGINAL: littlewonder

think about it. when you're cutting on a wood cutting board the knife will slice through eventually the seal and the stain and therefore into the food. Do you really want to eat toxic stain? I wouldn't. If you really want to stain wood then I suggest googling organic wood stains. There seems to be quite a few on the market these days.




DesFIP -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/7/2010 7:28:07 AM)

Don't bother staining a cutting board. Or sealing it with anything other than food safe oils.
Every time you cut on it, you would be scratching away the stain and revealing the wood's natural color. And I'm not sure about using pine, I think it's more likely to impart unwanted flavor to food.



Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/7/2010 7:34:25 AM)

I'll have to check out the cost of maple then:) I'd only be using pine cause I have it and she asked for a cutting board out of the wood I already had.
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ORIGINAL: peppermint

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So even if you sealed it well, it's probably not worth the risk?


You are using this as a cutting board.  As you cut food items on the board you will cut through the sealer and expose your food to the toxic stain.

I don't think pine is the best choice for a cutting board as pine is soft wood.  It will cut and dent more easily than a hard wood like maple. 




Jeffff -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/7/2010 7:44:02 AM)

Pine is too soft for a cutting board. Most are maple. I would recommend against staining. Sooner or later you are going to cut through the finish too the stain.



sunshinemiss -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/7/2010 7:49:55 AM)

... to the stain.

*smooch.



Jeffff -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/7/2010 7:51:16 AM)

Thanks


you whore



smooch



sunshinemiss -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/7/2010 7:54:40 AM)

[:D]



LaTigresse -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/7/2010 7:57:10 AM)

What every one else already said. Don't use pine, never stain or use a chemical sealant. Just oil........food safe oil.



tropicalhoney -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/7/2010 8:00:32 AM)

You can use other hard woods - oak, bubinga, purple heart, etc - but soft woods end up putting splinters into your food!



Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? (6/7/2010 8:04:20 AM)

Yuck to the splinter part.
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ORIGINAL: tropicalhoney

You can use other hard woods - oak, bubinga, purple heart, etc - but soft woods end up putting splinters into your food!



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