

Some types of wood, such as olive wood, contain secondary plant compounds that have antimicrobial effects.
The wood swells slightly when water comes into contact with it, which balances out any unevenness or grooves in the wood, making it harder for bacteria to settle.
According to the expert in microbiology & household hygiene
Thanks to the dense, fine pore structure of the wood, bacteria can hardly penetrate or survive.
Olive wood naturally possesses antibacterial properties, which have been proven in independent studies.
It offers crucial health benefits that no other material combines in this way. The dense and smooth structure of olive wood naturally acts as an antibacterial barrier and prevents bacteria from penetrating deeply or multiplying. Unlike plastic utensils, which develop cracks over time and trap germs, olive wood remains hygienic and durable.
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin found that wooden cutting boards, especially those made from olive wood, almost completely absorb and kill germs: Just 3–10 minutes after contamination, typical bacteria like E. coli were no longer detectable in the wood – whereas on plastic, they survived and even multiplied overnight.
By choosing olive wood, you are opting for a material that naturally inhibits germs and prevents cross-contamination in the kitchen. This keeps your food free from invisible dangers – a reassuring feeling you can taste.
Another health benefit of olive wood is its knife-friendliness. While the robust hardwood offers a resistant cutting surface, it is simultaneously more forgiving than glass or ceramic, thus preserving your knife blades.
Every hobby chef knows: A sharp knife not only cuts more precisely but also more safely – less force is needed, and there's less risk of slipping and injuring oneself. Olive wood helps to keep your knives sharp for longer.
Unlike very hard materials or boards with mineral fillers (e.g., bamboo with high silica content), olive wood is less abrasive on the blade. This means that when chopping and cutting, less metal abrasion from the blade gets into the food, and it needs to be sharpened less frequently. If the blade remains intact, no tiny metal particles can get into the food – a very important hygiene factor.
At the same time, fewer deep cut grooves are formed on the wooden board, where bacteria could settle. The surface of olive wood is hard enough to withstand cuts, but the wood does not splinter. If your board shows many cut marks after years, you can easily sand it down and refresh it with some oil – and it's as good as new.
No olive tree is cut down for our products. We exclusively use wood from trees that no longer bear fruit or wood that arises from the care of olive groves. This results in no unnecessary intervention in nature – instead, the wood receives a second life in the form of beautiful, durable kitchen helpers. This sustainable use reflects our deep respect for nature and its cycle.
Our olive wood utensils and cutting boards are handcrafted in Tunisia with the utmost care and attention to detail. For generations, skilled craftsmen there have maintained the art of olive wood processing, passing their knowledge from parents to children. Each step of the work is a tribute to nature and the centuries-old tradition that shapes this craft.
The production takes place in small, family-run workshops, where fair working conditions and the appreciation of traditional craftsmanship are a given. Each product is unique, with a grain as individual as a fingerprint. Thus, not only a utility item is created but a piece of Mediterranean joy and craftsmanship that enriches your kitchen.
With our olive wood utensils and cutting boards, you bring the warmth of nature and the soul of artisanal tradition into your home. Robust, durable, and unique – each piece tells its own story.