[jyl]

I tested a bunch of finishes on butcherblock for stain resistance, and Emmet’s Good Stuff came out on top. No staining after 24H exposure to espresso, soy sauce, red wine, etc. Osmo Polyx was a close second. Both are wipe on, rub in finishes that penetrate the wood and leave it feeling like wood, not plastic. With both you can sand a spot then wipe/rub more finish on for an undetectable spot repair. Emmet's is a urethane resin, Osmo is a veg oil/hardwax. Both are foodsafe after curing, which takes about 8 hours. These will darken wood a little but are otherwise clear. Two coats of Emmet's is working great on my butcher block counters. I apply a mineral oil/beeswax on top, mostly because I like the slick waxy feel, and also as a sacrificial layer. Osmo told me its product can be applied to wood that has previously been mineral oiled, with some steps that I can look up if you want.