Most finishes today contain petroleum distillates, solvents or heavy metal drier additives. This doesn’t. Dubbed a “true general-purpose finish,” its formula is a highly refined polymerized linseed oil with pure beeswax as an additive. It strictly adheres to the standards established by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and qualifies as non-toxic and safe for food-contact surfaces in both its uncured and cured (wet and dry) states. Adapted from a Shaker recipe, the finish produces a warm antique sheen that is luminous without appearing glossy.