- As stated several times, all finishes sold to day are "food safe" (there really isn't such a designation...) when fully cured
- Tried and True's products, while I love them personally, only have an "advantage", as it were, when the product isn't yet cured. Once cured, it's the same as all the others in this respect. Their claims are from the marketing department, not science
- Mineral oil doesn't cure, but it doesn't go rancid like vegetable based oils will and is renewable. I makes for an attractive, easy to clean surface with out a film that can be damaged via cutting...which is why it's so popular (almost a defacto standard) for finishing cutting boards and salad items
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...