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product_id: 24709341
title: "Thirteen Chefs Mineral Oil - 12oz Food Grade Conditioner for Wood Cutting Board, Countertop & Butcher Block, Lubricant for Knife or Meat Grinder - Safe USP Finish on Marble, Soapstone"
brand: "thirteen chefs"
price: "$62"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Thirteen Chefs"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/24709341-thirteen-chefs-mineral-oil-12oz-food-grade-conditioner-for-wood
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Lab-tested food grade safety 12oz easy-squeeze bottle Prevents wood cracking & drying Thirteen Chefs Mineral Oil - 12oz Food Grade Conditioner for Wood Cutting Board, Countertop & Butcher Block, Lubricant for Knife or Meat Grinder - Safe USP Finish on Marble, Soapstone

**Brand:** thirteen chefs
**Price:** $62
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪵 Keep your kitchen essentials flawless & fresh — because your wood deserves the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thirteen Chefs Mineral Oil - 12oz Food Grade Conditioner for Wood Cutting Board, Countertop & Butcher Block, Lubricant for Knife or Meat Grinder - Safe USP Finish on Marble, Soapstone by thirteen chefs
- **How much does it cost?** $62 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/24709341-thirteen-chefs-mineral-oil-12oz-food-grade-conditioner-for-wood)

## Best For

- thirteen chefs enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thirteen chefs brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Food-Safe & Pure:** 100% food grade mineral oil, odorless, tasteless, and gluten-free for worry-free kitchen care.
- • **Versatile Wood Care:** Restores butcher blocks, cutting boards, wooden utensils, and even stainless steel appliances.
- • **Effortless Application:** Innovative push-applicator cap and squeeze bottle design for quick, mess-free conditioning.
- • **Long-Lasting Protection:** One 12oz bottle treats cutting boards up to 18" for years with just quarterly applications.
- • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Bottled in FDA-compliant facilities with rigorous safety testing for premium quality assurance.

## Overview

Thirteen Chefs Food Safe Mineral Oil is a 12oz, lab-tested, food-grade conditioner designed to protect and restore wooden kitchen tools and surfaces. Its odorless, tasteless, and gluten-free formula prevents cracking and drying, extends the life of cutting boards and butcher blocks, and is easy to apply with a convenient squeeze bottle. Made in FDA-compliant US facilities, this mineral oil is trusted by thousands for maintaining kitchen woodware with minimal effort.

## Description

desertcart.com: Thirteen Chefs Mineral Oil - 12oz Food Grade Conditioner for Wood Cutting Board, Countertop & Butcher Block, Lubricant for Knife or Meat Grinder - Safe USP Finish on Marble, Soapstone : Health & Household

Review: Makes everything look great - This mineral oil worked perfectly for my new teak cutting board. Makes it easy to clean up the board with just a damp wash clothe. There is no color, smell, or overly tick oil. It is not sticky or to thin or too thick. It applied perfectly and so easy. I have used a lot of mineral oil in the past especially on stainless steel equipment such as a grinder, mixer, and laundry sink that is stainless steel. I rub off small spots of rust starting and then oil down the whole inside and outer area down about twice a year and it keeps it looking good and keeps it from rusting. Theis size of bottle will last me a good long time and this is a good mineral oil and a great value. The size of bottle and the amount is great because even at this size it looks like I didn't use any to do each side of my huge cutting board. My board is brand new and I wanted to seal it before I used it. Works perfect with no grit and you don't have to use much to cover even a large board.
Review: REVISED Great for restoring appearance of kitchen wooden utensils and surfaces. - Revised Review: Revision Date: 01 May 2020 When I received this product I input a review without having had a chance to use it. Therefore I gave a provisional approval for the Product. I NOW GIVE THE Food Grade Mineral Oil for Cutting Boards, Countertops and Butcher Blocks - Food Safe and Made in the USA MADE AND MARKETED by THIRTEEN CHEFS AN Absolute and unequivocal approval. The product meets 100% of my Needs. This product is easy to apply, has no discernible scent and is completely absorbed into the wood. No sticky or oily residue. The knives and butcher blocks look wonderful and more importantly the moisturized items have had their useful lives extended. I will continue to use this product as it is perfect for my needs. Thank You Thirteen Chefs! Jay Parrish Review Date: Manufacturer: 26 Apt 2020. Thirteen Chefs Product: Food Grade Mineral Oil for Cutting Boards, Countertops and Butcher Blocks - Food Safe and Made in the USA Review: I have used Food Grade Mineral Oil for over 20 years. I have given the Thirteen Chef’s a “test run”, and have found it to be a top quality product and with a 12 fluid ounce bottle, I consider this product to be a good value. Food grade mineral oil is used to treat the handles of wood handled knives, wooden spoons, butcher blocks, butcher block counter tops, and wooden cutting boards. The mineral oil replaces the natural oils that the Wood contains when new. Through the washing process the wooden components mentioned above the oils are leached out of the wood, causing the original color to degrade and in the process, reduces the longevity of the wood. - [ ] The treatment process is simple. Wipe the oil on the wood to be treated, rub it in for about 30 seconds, set it aside on a hard “non porous” surface ( like a dinner plate) for between 12-24 hours, and your good to go. - [ ] The only exception to this would be for the treatment of utensils which have not ever been treated. In this case, several treatments may be required to bring the item being treated back to a pleasing appearance. - [ ] In the case of wooden spoons and other wooden cooking utensils, the oil having soaked into the items being treated, gives the item more flexibility and reduces the chance of breaking a utensil which has become brittle through the loss of its natural oils. - [ ] It is not advisable to use other Food Grade oils such as oil oil or vegetable cooking oils as they do not soak into the woods cellular structure as well and tend to leave a sticky residue on the surface and the stickiness increases over time.

## Features

- FOOD GRADE - This butcher block conditioner is lab tested to ensure that it meets food safety standards, and is also colorless, odorless, tasteless, and gluten free.
- PROTECTION - Use this mineral oil for cutting board restoration and protection to prevent cracking and drying. It also magically restores your knives, kitchen appliances, and more!
- EASY APPLICATION - This butcher block oil has a push-applicator cap and squeeze-bottle design that makes maintenance a breeze. Apply generously with a rag or by hand and let sit for 4 hours.
- TREATMENT - A single bottle of mineral oil for wood cutting boards can last for years! A Thirteen Chefs 1oz oil treatment every 3 months is all you need for a cutting board up to 18".
- MADE IN THE USA - Our 100% pure food grade mineral oil for cutting board cleaning undergoes regular safety testing and is bottled in FDA compliant facilities in the United States

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01B5ECU3O |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #706 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #1 in Wood Conditioners, Waxes & Oils |
| Color | Transparent |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (43,330) |
| Date First Available | January 28, 2016 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 11 ounces |
| Item model number | CB01 |
| Manufacturer | Thirteen Chefs |
| Material | stainless steel, wood |
| Part Number | CB01 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 2 x 8 inches |
| Size | 12 Fl Oz |
| Special Features | Reversible |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: My brand new wooden rolling pin says it should be "seasoned" with food grade oil, why? and would this be what I should buy?**
A: Food grade oils just means to use oils that don't have any harmful chemicals. There are mineral oils that are not food grade, and mineral oils that are food grade. It is not recommended to use oils that don't go rancid, so food grade mineral oil is a good choice, but there are some bee wax products that are also food grade and don't go rancid

**Q: Can this be used to clean out ear wax?  I've seen mineral oil recommended but then how is this different than baby oil?**
A: Baby oil is simply mineral oil, usually with fragrance. You can use mineral oil, or at a pharmacy buy what's called  "sweet oil", which is actually olive oil. I've used both and there's no difference as far as softening of ear wax. But sweet oil is a little thicker and coats the ear a little better. Oil needs to be used daily or several times a week to really be useful, otherwise buy an earwax removal kit which uses a solution to dissolve hardened ear wax build-up (you flush it out with tepid water and a soft bulb syringe). Then you may use oil for maintenance.

**Q: Can this mineral oil be used for cleaning food slicers?  Thanks!**
A: Just to be clear: a food slicer shouldn't be *cleaned* with oil (it won't kill bacteria), but the oil can protect  cleaned blades from oxidizing.

**Q: Can i ise this in a reed diffuser**
A: No. You want to use an appropriate carrier oil for a diffuser.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Makes everything look great
*by C***E on November 9, 2025*

This mineral oil worked perfectly for my new teak cutting board. Makes it easy to clean up the board with just a damp wash clothe. There is no color, smell, or overly tick oil. It is not sticky or to thin or too thick. It applied perfectly and so easy. I have used a lot of mineral oil in the past especially on stainless steel equipment such as a grinder, mixer, and laundry sink that is stainless steel. I rub off small spots of rust starting and then oil down the whole inside and outer area down about twice a year and it keeps it looking good and keeps it from rusting. Theis size of bottle will last me a good long time and this is a good mineral oil and a great value. The size of bottle and the amount is great because even at this size it looks like I didn't use any to do each side of my huge cutting board. My board is brand new and I wanted to seal it before I used it. Works perfect with no grit and you don't have to use much to cover even a large board.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ REVISED Great for restoring appearance of kitchen wooden utensils and surfaces.
*by B***2 on April 26, 2020*

Revised Review: Revision Date: 01 May 2020 When I received this product I input a review without having had a chance to use it. Therefore I gave a provisional approval for the Product. I NOW GIVE THE Food Grade Mineral Oil for Cutting Boards, Countertops and Butcher Blocks - Food Safe and Made in the USA MADE AND MARKETED by THIRTEEN CHEFS AN Absolute and unequivocal approval. The product meets 100% of my Needs. This product is easy to apply, has no discernible scent and is completely absorbed into the wood. No sticky or oily residue. The knives and butcher blocks look wonderful and more importantly the moisturized items have had their useful lives extended. I will continue to use this product as it is perfect for my needs. Thank You Thirteen Chefs! Jay Parrish Review Date: Manufacturer: 26 Apt 2020. Thirteen Chefs Product: Food Grade Mineral Oil for Cutting Boards, Countertops and Butcher Blocks - Food Safe and Made in the USA Review: I have used Food Grade Mineral Oil for over 20 years. I have given the Thirteen Chef’s a “test run”, and have found it to be a top quality product and with a 12 fluid ounce bottle, I consider this product to be a good value. Food grade mineral oil is used to treat the handles of wood handled knives, wooden spoons, butcher blocks, butcher block counter tops, and wooden cutting boards. The mineral oil replaces the natural oils that the Wood contains when new. Through the washing process the wooden components mentioned above the oils are leached out of the wood, causing the original color to degrade and in the process, reduces the longevity of the wood. - [ ] The treatment process is simple. Wipe the oil on the wood to be treated, rub it in for about 30 seconds, set it aside on a hard “non porous” surface ( like a dinner plate) for between 12-24 hours, and your good to go. - [ ] The only exception to this would be for the treatment of utensils which have not ever been treated. In this case, several treatments may be required to bring the item being treated back to a pleasing appearance. - [ ] In the case of wooden spoons and other wooden cooking utensils, the oil having soaked into the items being treated, gives the item more flexibility and reduces the chance of breaking a utensil which has become brittle through the loss of its natural oils. - [ ] It is not advisable to use other Food Grade oils such as oil oil or vegetable cooking oils as they do not soak into the woods cellular structure as well and tend to leave a sticky residue on the surface and the stickiness increases over time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good mineral oil for wood chopping boards
*by D***E on November 3, 2025*

I’ve used this to protect a new chopping board and I apply it about once a month. It soaks into the wood very evenly. I clean my chopping board with a soft bristle brush and no water. Applying this mineral oil makes cleanup very easy. Putting it on the board is also simple. Just squirt it on and rub it around with your hands. It doesn’t add any flavor or taste to whatever you’re chopping. This is a good value for a nice product that works well. We’ll buy again when the need arises.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*