Olive wood spoons stir and mix sauces, stews, soups and gravy. They are safe on all nonstick as well as stainless steel surfaces. They are resistant to heat due to their oily characteristics. Olive wood is a very hard wood, making this line very durable for every day use. Made from authentic Olive Wood. All of my Olive wood pieces are hard, dense non porous wood. This means no germs or odors are retained. All products are made from a single piece of wood, making it each piece unique and no two pieces are alike.Hand wash and use food safe oil to maintain its beauty. 12"