John Boos MYSB Mystery Butcher Block Oil, 16 Ounce Bottle

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Brand Boos Block
UPC 662969000110 885412552145 759284525562 662969132057
Global Trade Identification Number 00662969000110, 00662969132057
Manufacturer John Boos
Liquid Volume
16 Fluid Ounces
Package Information
Bottle

About this item

  • One 16 ounce/473mL of John Boos Mystery Oil, ideal for maintaining and preserving wood food preparation surfaces including: cutting boards, butcher blocks, countertops and utensils
  • Proudly Made in the USA from all natural materials
  • Once a month, John Boos Mystery Oil to your cutting board or butcher block and allow it to soak in overnight. Repeat the process more often when your board is new, or if you live in a dry/arid climate
  • Regular oiling can prevent wood from drying, splitting and cracking
  • NSF Certified (National Sanitation Foundation), and safe for use on food preparation surfaces

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Scent
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John Boos wood cutting boards

John Boos Mystery Oil

Step 1 to Protect your Cutting Board

John Boos Mystery Oil is a food grade oil that is best used as the first step in protecting your board (Step 2, Board Cream sold separately).

Easy To Apply

Apply a coat of John Boos Mystery Oil over the entire surface of your cutting board.

Seals and Moisturizes

Using a paper towel or clean cloth, spread the oil evenly over the board surface- don't forget the sides! Allow the oil to absorb, then wipe off the excess.

Great Results

Mystery oil is easily absorbed and penetrates deeply into the grains of the wood's surface to help protect and revitalize the fibers against drying, bleaching and cracking.

John Boos Oil & Cream: Complete Care for Wooden Cutting Boards, Utensils & More

John Boos recommends a very quick, simple and easy maintenance routine to protect and prolong the life of your John Boos cutting board or butcher block.

Use John Boos Mystery Oil first. The oil is absorbed into the grain, nourishing and preserving the board and restoring moisture lost through repeated washings.

Use John Boos Butcher Block Cream second to lock restored moisture in and leave a silky barrier against future drying, bleaching and cracking.

Both John Boos Mystery Oil and Board Cream are food safe and great for use on all types of wooden boards, utensils and more.

The History of John Boos & Co

In 1887, Effingham, Illinois blacksmith Conrad Boos used a Sycamore tree placed on three legs while hammering horseshoes. Three years later, a local butcher realized a wooden Boos Block could be used for cutting meat, and had one custom made. By 1911, John Boos & Co was shipping custom butcher blocks from coast to coast. Throughout the 20’s to 40’s, John Boos expanded and added tables and workbenches to their product range, the majority of which went to the war effort during WWII. By the 1940s, John Boos had earned their outstanding reputation for quality and craftsmanship, and their butcher blocks were found in every restaurant, food store and butcher shop in America. Today, the traditional craftsmen work ethic is still alive and well at John Boos, where all boards and butcher blocks are still proudly manufactured in Effingham, Illinois. Often imitated, John Boos boards and blocks are favorites of professional chefs and can be found in restaurants and commercial settings worldwide.

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Product Description

Keep your wooden cutting boards and butcher blocks in prime condition with John Boos Block Mystery Oil. Once a month, apply an even coat of NSF Approved John Boos Mystery Oil to your cutting board or butcher block and allow it to soak in overnight. Allow the Mystery oil to fully penetrate through the wood fibers overnight, then wipe off any excess oil. Apply additional oil to any visible dry spots or for any other necessary reasons. Do not over oil your cutting board. Repeat this process more often when the board is brand new and “thirsty,” or if you live in a dry, arid climate. John Boos recommends applying John Boos Board Cream (sold separately) to seal the top of the wood surface after applying the Mystery Oil. A few quick minutes of regular oil application will ensure your new board is properly seasoned, and ready for work! Applied every three to four weeks, John Boos Mystery Oil prevents wood from drying, splitting, or cracking. Mystery Oil is safe for food preparation surfaces and can also be used to maintain wood countertops and wooden kitchen tools. Proudly Made in the USA of all Natural ingredients. NSF certified.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality, appearance, ease of use, value, and durability of the auto oil. They mention that it works great, leaves a beautiful semi-glossy finish, and is easy to work into the wood. They appreciate the value for money and durability.

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761 customers mention "Quality"751 positive10 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the auto oil. They mention that it works great and amazingly well in two other applications: wood and bamboo. They also appreciate the easy application and dramatic results.

"Nice light oil. No scent. Easy to apply. Left a gorgeous finish on my woodblock kitchen counter. Will only use this oil from now on!" Read more

"Excellent product. Works great to preserve my cutting board. No residue or bad taste." Read more

"Easy to use, effective maintenance" Read more

"Very good product" Read more

247 customers mention "Appearance"247 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the auto oil. They mention that it leaves a nicer finish on their cutting board than oils they've uses in the past, and that it makes everything look almost new again. Some say that it brings out the beautiful colors and highlights in the wood.

"I use this on all my cutting boards and turned bowls. Love it. Beautiful, food-safe finish. Recommended!" Read more

"Nice light oil. No scent. Easy to apply. Left a gorgeous finish on my woodblock kitchen counter. Will only use this oil from now on!" Read more

"...The Boos oil and cream finish are fabulous! The boards look better than new!" Read more

"...The wood looks nourished. The wood is unfinished and see how pretty it is with the oil!..." Read more

144 customers mention "Ease of use"139 positive5 negative

Customers find the auto oil easy to apply, work into the wood, and reapply. They say it absorbs well and quickly.

"Nice light oil. No scent. Easy to apply. Left a gorgeous finish on my woodblock kitchen counter. Will only use this oil from now on!" Read more

"Easy to use, effective maintenance" Read more

"...The oil goes on smoothly and is not oily or sticky on the wood. I also used the oil on my wooden spoons and cutting boards with great results." Read more

"no scent, easy to use, absorbs well" Read more

114 customers mention "Value"94 positive20 negative

Customers like the value of the auto oil. They say it's worth the cost, a pretty darned cheap option, and hard to beat the value for the size. Some mention it'll take a bit of time but it'd be worth the effort.

"...this was expensive at first, but once you use it you realize it's worth the money. It does everything they say it does." Read more

"...I use on all my cutting boards. Worth the investment to prolong the life of cutting boards." Read more

"...Easy to use, no odors, good price and a bottle goes a long way!" Read more

"...Takes a bit of time but well worth it...." Read more

82 customers mention "Durability"58 positive24 negative

Customers like the durability of the auto oil. They mention that it lasts longer than a lemon oil application, and that it extends the life of their beautiful cutting boards. They also say that it keeps wood cutting boards strong and has no crashes in them after using it every two months.

"...It have help me to maintain my boards is good shape and they last longer." Read more

"...This oil is food safe and easy to apply. It will definitely extend the life of my beautiful cutting board." Read more

"First of all, my bottle arrived leaking all over the box and of course it wasn’t a full bottle from the leakage...." Read more

"...I expect this bottle will last a very long time. This is one of the better cost per fluid ounce options for board oil." Read more

68 customers mention "Smell"62 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the smell of the auto oil. They mention that it absorbs well and doesn't develop odors. Some say that it imparts no taste.

"Nice light oil. No scent. Easy to apply. Left a gorgeous finish on my woodblock kitchen counter. Will only use this oil from now on!" Read more

"no scent, easy to use, absorbs well" Read more

"...Easy to use, no odors, good price and a bottle goes a long way!" Read more

"...With this oil, for one thing a well-oiled board is less likely to absorb odors, but it seems to me like it actually will displace the ordorants...." Read more

60 customers mention "Messiness"54 positive6 negative

Customers find the auto oil easy to use and clean up. They say it's a clear oil/wax blend with little scent or taste. They also say it makes cleaning stainless appliances and cutting boards easier, and it doesn't leave a residue behind. Customers also say the oil is an exceptional oil/condition/cleaner for any wood surface, especially non-treated wood.

"...all scratches and marks disappear, while water beads up and is easily wiped away." Read more

"...It prevents any bacteria getting into your block from whatever you decide to lay upon it.. water should just slide off when washed...." Read more

"This is an exceptional oil/condition/cleaner for any wood surface, especially non treated wood...." Read more

"...Not only does this absorb well and quite quickly, it also leaves it looking a lot cleaner and fresher as opposed to mineral oil which seems to be a..." Read more

67 customers mention "Dryness"44 positive23 negative

Customers are mixed about the dryness of the auto oil. Some mention that it does a great job of keeping it moisturized and looking good, while others say that it still dries out too often.

"...This seemed to make the board "healthier" and not so flaky and dry...." Read more

"...If it looks good move on to the Board Cream. The oil can be drippy so take care for spills...." Read more

"...It does what it's supposed to do on butcher block: moisturizes. However, I probably don't oil it as frequently as I should (maybe once per month?)..." Read more

"...Thicker and provides better coverage than mineral oil." Read more

Fabulous and works great!
5 out of 5 stars
Fabulous and works great!
I love the Boos products and usually get the cream. This time I bought the oil to use on my 100 year old reclaimed custom built oak table and it worked wonders. The wood looks nourished. The wood is unfinished and see how pretty it is with the oil! The oil goes on smoothly and is not oily or sticky on the wood. I also used the oil on my wooden spoons and cutting boards with great results.
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Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for cutting boards
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
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I use this on all my cutting boards and turned bowls. Love it. Beautiful, food-safe finish. Recommended!
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DonnaV
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful finish on woodblock counters!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
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Nice light oil. No scent. Easy to apply. Left a gorgeous finish on my woodblock kitchen counter. Will only use this oil from now on!
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William Mac
5.0 out of 5 stars Works well
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024
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Excellent product. Works great to preserve my cutting board. No residue or bad taste.
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Michael Ballard
5.0 out of 5 stars It's easy to use and effective
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
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Every spring I work at the Southern California Renaissance Faire. My character has to have a wooden bowl for eating lunch. Boos block oil seals the wood so foods don't soak in and leave the bowl smelly, stained and, potentially, a breeding ground for bacteria.
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Michael M
4.0 out of 5 stars Boos butcher block treatment
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
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Easy to use, effective maintenance
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great to keep wood charcuterie boards looking new!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024
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Both of my charcuterie boards had areas that were drying out and didn't looks as nice as when they were new. The Boos oil and cream finish are fabulous! The boards look better than new!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great to keep wood charcuterie boards looking new!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024
Both of my charcuterie boards had areas that were drying out and didn't looks as nice as when they were new. The Boos oil and cream finish are fabulous! The boards look better than new!
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Ric
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product!
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
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Have been using this for years on our butcher block island top. It is like magic, really restores the wood surface to like-new condition!
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Carbor Undium
5.0 out of 5 stars El mejor aceite para tablas de corte
Reviewed in Mexico on February 8, 2022
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Este aceite lo uso para ponerle a las tablas de corte de vez en cuando o cada que las veo un poco resecas y antes de aplicarles cera de abeja. Es de muy buena calidad, no deja olor ni sabor. Se le pone a las tablas de corte y se dejan reposar un dia y luego se limpia el exceso.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Reconditions my wood chopping boards
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2024
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Easy to apply and does the job
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N. K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Ett måste till dina skärbrädor!
Reviewed in Sweden on January 28, 2024
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En oerhört bra produkt för dig som vill förlänga hållbarheten på dina slaktarblock eller skärbrädor i trä. Återfuktar, skapar ett skydd och skapar ett lyster utan massa farliga ämnen i oljan. En mycket, mycket prisvärd och bra produkt! Oavsett om du är en hobbykock eller börjat avancera så är detta en mycket, mycket bra investering!
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Victor M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Cunde mucho.
Reviewed in Spain on January 23, 2024
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La superficie de mis tablas de cortar, de madera, queda más brillante, y se ve cómo los cortes del uso se "cierran"
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BBQ Altperlach
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfekt für hochwertige Bretter
Reviewed in Germany on May 19, 2023
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Wir haben zwar keine Bretter von Boos aber welche von Holzdesign Reinicke und auch diese hochwertigen Bretter freue sich über die Behandlung mit dem Boos Pflegeöl.
Da es lebensmittelecht ist, muss man sich keine Gedanken machen, ob das dann auch sicher ist.
Die Bretter sehen nach der Behandlung glänzend und neuwertig aus.
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