Wood Conditioner
Nourish. Protect. Preserve.
Keep your wooden kitchen surfaces looking beautiful and performing their best with our premium Wood Conditioner. Specially formulated with food-grade heat treated walnut oil and enriched with natural beeswax and carnauba wax, this conditioner penetrates deep into the wood to restore moisture, prevent cracking, and create a water-resistant finish.
Walnut oil is a popular natural option for conditioning wooden kitchenware like cutting boards, butcher blocks, and utensils.  We use only Mahoney’s Walnut oil - their walnut oil is 100% high linoleic acid walnut oil developed for woodworkers who want a non-toxic alternative to petroleum based polymerizing oils. What makes the oil unique is its ability to dry. They source their oil from trees in Northern California which are naturally high in two key fatty acids that help the oil polymerize. This is absent in culinary walnut oils. It is also heat-treated  to remove the proteins that may cause allergic reactions to those predisposed to them. Here’s a breakdown of the **advantages of using a walnut oil wood conditioner:
 
1. 100% Natural & Food-Safe
Walnut oil is a plant-based, food-grade oil, making it a safe choice for surfaces that come into contact with food. Unlike some synthetic alternatives, it contains no harmful chemicals or additives.
2. Deep Penetration
Walnut oil soaks into the wood fibers more effectively than some other oils, providing **deep conditioning** that helps prevent the wood from drying out, cracking, or splitting.
3. Enhances Wood Grain
It brings out the **natural beauty and richness of the wood grain**, giving your boards or utensils a warm, polished look.
4. Dries to a Hard Finish
Unlike mineral oil, walnut oil is a **drying oil**, meaning it will **cure and harden** over time, forming a more durable, protective layer on the wood surface.
5. Natural Antimicrobial Properties
Walnut oil has mild natural antimicrobial qualities, which may help inhibit bacteria on food-prep surfaces (though it should still be cleaned regularly).
6. Eco-Friendly & Biodegradable
As a plant-based product, walnut oil is environmentally friendly and sustainable, appealing to those looking to avoid petroleum-based products like mineral oil.
7. Multi-Purpose
Besides wood conditioning, walnut oil can also be used in woodworking, as a finish for handmade utensils or furniture, and even in skincare or cooking (if pure).
 
You will receive a 2 ounce tin with screw on lid and instructions printed on the tin. 
 
Directions: Apply generously to clean, dry wood. Allow to soak for at least 60 minutes (or overnight for deep conditioning), then wipe off excess with a clean, dry cloth. For best results, use regularly.