{"product_id":"berger-board-butter","title":"Berger Board Butter, Cutting Board Wax \u0026 Conditioner","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost board butters are two ingredients: an oil and a wax. This one is five. Organic beeswax and organic carnauba wax build a harder, longer-lasting seal, USP food-grade mineral oil conditions the wood, organic orange oil keeps the finish clean, and organic vitamin E keeps it all fresh. Every board I build soaks in mineral oil overnight, then gets finished with this exact butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo waxes, beeswax and carnauba, for a tougher finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with certified organic waxes and oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-safe for cutting boards, butcher blocks, and wooden utensils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz tin, or a 3-pack to keep one at the sink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the tin, and why\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSP food-grade mineral oil.\u003c\/strong\u003e The conditioner. It soaks into the grain to replace moisture lost to washing, and it never goes rancid, so your board won't pick up an off smell over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic beeswax.\u003c\/strong\u003e The seal. Beeswax settles into the surface of the wood and gives water something to bead up on instead of soaking in. It's the base of nearly every cutting board wax for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic carnauba wax.\u003c\/strong\u003e The part most board butters skip. Carnauba comes from the leaves of a Brazilian palm and is the hardest natural wax there is. Blended with beeswax, it gives the finish more durability and a deeper sheen, so protection holds up longer between coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic orange oil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a faint, clean citrus scent and helps the butter spread and work into the grain. The scent is gone once the finish cures, so nothing carries over to your food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic vitamin E oil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural antioxidant that keeps the plant-based ingredients from breaking down, so the last scoop in the tin works like the first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo waxes, not one\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical board butter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBerger Board Butter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMineral oil or coconut oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSP food-grade mineral oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeeswax only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic beeswax and organic carnauba wax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeeswax, carnauba, orange oil, and vitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnscented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFaint citrus, gone once cured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngredient list\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften a \"proprietary blend\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery ingredient, and why it's there\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with a clean board that's completely dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScoop a small amount onto a soft, lint-free cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork it into every surface in small circles, including the edges and underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet it sit for 20 minutes, or overnight for a board that looks thirsty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuff off the excess until the surface feels smooth, not tacky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeat every month or two, or sooner if water stops beading on the surface. For a brand-new or very dry board, soak it in plain mineral oil overnight first, then follow with the butter. That's how every board in the shop gets finished. Full routine on the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cutting-board-care\"\u003eBoard Care\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 4 oz tin, or a 3-pack of 4 oz tins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: USP food-grade mineral oil, organic beeswax, organic carnauba wax, organic orange oil, organic vitamin E oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Satin sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: Faint citrus, gone once cured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse on: Cutting boards, butcher blocks, charcuterie boards, wooden spoons, utensils, and bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: Peoria, Arizona, in small batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Cool, dry place with the lid on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Berger Board Butter food safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The mineral oil is USP food grade, every other ingredient is food-safe, and once it's buffed out, your board is ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between cutting board oil and cutting board wax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil soaks into the wood and conditions it. Wax stays near the surface and seals it. A board butter does both in one step. Plain mineral oil is best for bringing a new or dried-out board back to life; board butter is for regular upkeep after that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use both beeswax and carnauba?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax is soft and easy to work into the grain, but it wears off faster on its own. Carnauba is much harder. Together you get a butter that's easy to apply and a finish that lasts longer between coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the ratio?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly one part wax to five parts oil, with about three times as much beeswax as carnauba and just a touch of orange oil and vitamin E. Enough wax to set up firm in the tin, enough oil to still work down into the grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy mineral oil and not coconut or olive oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooking oils like olive oil and regular coconut oil can go rancid inside the wood and leave a sour smell. Food-grade mineral oil is tasteless, odorless, and stays stable, which is why it's the standard for butcher blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the orange oil make my food taste like citrus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The scent is faint when you apply it and gone once the finish cures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery month or two for a board in daily use, or whenever the wood looks pale or water stops beading on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it on other wood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It works on any bare or oil-finished wood that touches food: spoons, utensils, bowls, and butcher block countertops. Skip it on furniture with a lacquer or polyurethane finish, where it can't soak in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Built By Berger","offers":[{"title":"Single (4oz Tin)","offer_id":50516973355065,"sku":"BB-BUTTER-1","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-Pack (3 x 4oz Tin)","offer_id":50516973387833,"sku":"BB-BUTTER-3","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/3201\/6953\/files\/IMG_6861.jpg?v=1790287767","url":"https:\/\/builtbyberger.com\/products\/berger-board-butter","provider":"Built By Berger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}