The main characteristic of olive wood is that its pores are very tight. This makes it very powerful, but also very difficult to use. It is coated with olive oil and is permeable to liquids, odors and bacteria. Its hygienic properties make it suitable for use in the kitchen or at the dining table. Its hygienic properties make it suitable for use in kitchens and dining tables, as well as for cookware and woodwork decorations such as wooden spoons, knife handles, mortars, salad bowls, citrus presses, figurines, jewelry, etc.