We don’t just say “BeeNew™ is 100% Food Safe,” we have the science to back it up!

What does the term Food Safe or Food Grade mean? Is it actually edible? Or is it just safe enough to use on your board? Read on to find out about the 3 ingredients we use to keep your board in healthy  condition. 

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• Food Grade Mineral Oil

What it is: An intensely purified, clear, and odorless oil. It is completely distinct from technical or industrial-grade oils.

What it does: It penetrates deep into the wood pores to hydrate the wood from the inside out, popping the natural grain and preventing drying or cracking.

How safe is it?: It is so safe that it is actively sold in pharmacies as an over-the-counter oral laxative. The tiny amount on your board is entirely harmless.

• Pure Beeswax

What it is: A natural wax produced by honeybees to construct their honeycomb.

What it does: It sits just below the surface, filling in microscopic knife scars and providing the elasticity the wood needs to expand and contract without cracking.

How safe is it?: It is fully approved as a direct food additive by the FDA. People have safely eaten honeycomb—wax included—for thousands of years.

• Carnauba Wax

What it is: A plant-based wax harvested from the leaves of the Copernicia prunifera palm tree in Brazil.

What it does: Known as the "Queen of Waxes," it is the hardest natural wax on earth. It provides a durable, water-resistant shield and a rich, light-reflecting depth.

How safe is it?: It gives the glossy shine to everyday foods like jelly beans, M&Ms, and grocery store apples. (Note: We use strictly food-grade carnauba, completely free of the toxic solvents found in car or floor wax).