THE BLOCKS THAT MADE BOOS FAMOUS #1 Brand Choice For Culinary Professionals BBC0712 P.O. Box 609 3601 S. Banker St, Effingham, IL 62401 Toll Free: (888) 431-2667 • Fax: (888) 433-2667 Email:
[email protected] • www.johnboos.com The #1 Brand Choice For Culinary Professionals John Boos & Co. stands with strength built on a block of American history. The well recog- nized gourmet Boos Block® brand has become significant to the heritage and reputation. Having adapted to market changes through the years, the company continues to grow in its service to the gourmet, foodservice, residential, supermarket, and industrial markets. Buyers Guide Information Edge Grain End Grain Made with 1.75” wide Made up of many little strips that are as long squares of wood cut as the butcher block and stood on “end”. glued together with the quarter sawn face or edge grain up. Varnique Finish A smooth semi-gloss finish, this type of finish is used for aesthetic purposes or for general food preparation tasks, including rolling dough, but you do not wish to cut upon it directly for it will damage the varnique finish. This finish requires low maintenance and can be easily cleaned with mild soap and warm water and will not need re- finished or re-oiled. Varnique is also more resistant to water spotting and staining. If varnique surface is cut, it will need to be resealed. Natural Oil Finish A natural oil finish, this type of finish is used as a cutting surface and is food-safe. The natural oil finish seals and protects the surface of the wood and unlike the varnique finish, can be cut directly upon the surface.