I live in Malaysia and a commonly available wood is meranti (Shorea spp). Does anyone know if this is safe for food contact - can I turn a salad bowl or a frying pan stirrer from this?
Is meranti wood safe for food contact?
Jul 29, 2003
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It causes allergic skin reactions in some people. can't find any reference to it being used for food preparation or storage. Ask a local woodworker. -- Ernie
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It causes allergic skin reactions in some people.
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can't find any reference to it being used for food preparation or storage. Ask a local woodworker.
-- Ernie
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