The Wooden Butcher Block Oil (500ml) is a pharmaceutical grade white mineral oil made for wooden butcher blocks, chopping boards and wooden utensils. It is tasteless, odourless, food safe and non-toxic, so it will never taint the meat or food prepared on your block. Regular oiling keeps the wood nourished and helps stop it drying out, splitting or cracking, protecting your block so it gives you years of dependable use.

Wood naturally loses moisture through daily cutting, scraping and cleaning. The mineral oil soaks deep into the grain to replace that moisture, restoring the natural colour of the timber and helping the surface resist water, meat juices and staining. The bottle has a precision nozzle cap, so you can apply exactly the amount you need with no mess, making it simple to build into your regular block maintenance routine.

Full Specifications

• Type: Pharmaceutical grade white mineral oil
• Properties: Tasteless, odourless, food safe and non-toxic
• Volume: 500ml
• Bottle: Clear bottle with precision nozzle cap
• Suitable for: Wooden butcher blocks, chopping boards and wooden utensils
• Brand: M&S Butcher Equipment

How to Use

1. Scrape and clean the block, then allow it to dry completely.
2. Apply a generous amount of oil to the surface and spread it along the grain with a clean, lint-free cloth.
3. Leave the oil to soak in, ideally overnight.
4. Wipe away any excess oil before using the block.
5. Repeat regularly, and more often on new blocks or whenever the wood looks dry.

Compatible Accessories

• French Butchers Block Scraper – £17.50 – scrape the block clean before oiling
• Butchers Block Brush Scraper – Poly – £24.99 – brush and scrape away residue between uses
• Butchers Block – 2ft by 2ft (60x60cm) – from £500 – solid wood block suited to regular oiling
• Butchers Block – 4ft by 2ft (120x60cm) – from £939 – Italian Black Locust hardwood block

Use Case Examples

• A butcher shop oiling its wooden block at the end of the week to keep the surface conditioned and crack-free.
• A new butcher's block being seasoned with several coats before it goes into daily service.
• A restaurant or home cook restoring dry, faded chopping boards and wooden utensils.