Does anyone know were I can buy mineral oil for chopping boards?

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By marycatherine• 16 Feb 2012 19:43
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marycatherine

mineral oil is what paraffin is called in North America - it is edible and is commonly used as a laxative - it is used on wooden kitchen utensils, bowls, chopping boards as it has no scent.

If you don't know how it is used as a laxative, or what a laxative is, google it. It's quite common.

Bought Paraffin oil at Megamart yesterday but it is available widely in Doha at Hypermarkets and probably pharmacies too.

By saentgeorge• 15 Feb 2012 10:43
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saentgeorge

VEGETABLE OIL SHOULD BE USED, NOT FURNITURE POLISH. oLIVE, CANOLA, CORN OIL, NOT MINERAL OIL.

By marycatherine• 14 Feb 2012 19:16
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marycatherine

Check the first aid section for paraffin oil - exactly the same thing. Just check the label that it can be used as a laxative - that's what mineral oil is used for. You could also use plain olive oil or canola oil. They will both serve. The paraffin/mineral oil can have lemon essential oil added to it for a scented wood furniture polish (note, not for sealed wood)

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