Mylands Friction Polish
 

"Jimbo" wrote in message
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Hi All,

Any opinions on this type of finish being food safe? I mean is it okay
to use for something like a fruit bowl? I don't think it would be safe
for salad bowls or to eat out of.

I looked on their web site and I didn't see any information about it.


NOTHING is safe if the prospective customer feels uneasy.

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/script...cfm?fr=175.300
On the other hand, most anything is safe depending on dosage.

Shellac-based stuff like Myland's is probably no worse than any other
finish, but you'll certainly destroy the gloss with the first use.

Mylands Friction Polish
 

Hi Jimbo, The question usually resolves into 'legally food safe' and
'common sense food safe' so if your bowls are for sale, it's really your
decision rather than our answer. A finish safe for a turner's table
isn't always safe for his customer's table.

If this polish is shellac based, FWIW shellac is used to coat pills and
candies. There's some evidence that wood itself has antiseptic
properties.

Excepting from their garden, people have no idea who or what has touched
their salad greens and fruits on their long journey to the table. They
can be washed but not sterilized and are likely less safe than any
finish that we use, once it's cured.

Being facetious, the Myland's finish can't be shipped via air so I guess
these bowls shouldn't be used for in-flight meals. Aarrh!

Being serious, IMHO, If function dictates form & finish then a stable
fruit or salad bowl with _no finish is the most attractive.


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