What's a list of food safe woods?

Welcome.
If the Marblewood is suitable for bowls, then it will be safe for chopping boards. Perhaps the question should be …What are food safe finishes?
A recent article (about 6 months ago) in FWW suggested that all common finishes now used are safe for food handling. A tried and true finish is Mineral oil (AKA Paraffin wax). Avoid using things like Olive oil as they will go rancid and you don’t want that!

Regards,

Rob

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I am pretty sure most woods are food safe as are most finishes, but I know a couple notable exceptions.

- Spalting in wood should not come in contact with food, as it is a fungus
- Nut woods should not be used for people with severe nut alergies

Pretty sure those are both from David J. Marks.

General Finishes Salad Bowl Finish is a food safe varnish and it’s what I use for cutting boards. It was a Wood Whisperer recommendation. Shellac is definitely safe, as it’s actually used in food itself. IIRC, oil from nut-based woods should not be used either.

Thanks for the info. I’m glad to know it’s safe as I have already begun to craft it.

-- J-Roberts Problems in the shed are always better than problems with the wife

Just to clarify what Rob said above. Pretty much all finishes on the market are food safe ONCE THEY ARE FULLY DRY AND CURED!

I know it is splitting hairs but one little boo boo would be a bad thing. Just make sure you follow the directions on the finishing product.

Best of luck!

-- Behind the Bark is a lot of Heartwood----Charles, Centennial, CO