Hard Maple is a good wood for kitchen utensils and cutting boards. It is
the only wood that is approved by FDA for use in cutting boards because of
its tight grain and smooth surface. Porous woods are not good for
food-contact surfaces because the pores can harbor bacteria and are
difficult to clean.

Barry


"Creamy Goodness" creamy at agbgaming dot com wrote in message
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I'm going to be turning some kitchen utensils for Christmas presents and
was
wondering what makes good and durable wood for this. I've thought of
pecan
or walnut but was also wanting a few other types.

thanks in advance.