Bamboo (beeswax/mineral oil finish) is part of the
Countertops test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Kitchen countertop
models like the Bamboo (beeswax/mineral oil finish) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Stains:
Shows resistance to 20 common foods and household products.
Cutting:
Reflects resistance to damage from weighted chef's and serrated knives used in slicing and chopping motions.
Heat:
Gauges how well materials resisted damage and discoloration from a pot filled with oil heated to 400 degrees F.