Danica
Olive Wood Salt Spoon
This olive wood salt spoon is a small kitchen accessory designed for scooping and serving salt from a salt cellar or dish. Crafted by Danica, a Canadian brand available at Simons Maison, it is made from genuine natural olive wood and measures 2.75 inches (7 cm) in length. To maintain the wood, it should be hand washed only and not immersed in water.
- Material
- Genuine natural wood
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Measuring Cups & Spoons
Specifications
A simple and elegant salt spoon made from genuine olive wood.
Hand wash only; do not immerse. Measures 2.75 inches (7 cm) long.
- Material
- Genuine natural wood
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Measuring Cups & Spoons
Additional Attributes
- simple
- elegant
- natural materials
- genuine natural wood
- hand wash only
- 2.75 inches long
Product Insights
The Danica Olive Wood Salt Spoon, at $15 CAD, offers a value 30% less than comparable spoons while providing a compact 2.75-inch, 1 mL bowl that fits salt cellars and measures ~0.25 tsp per scoop. Crafted from olive wood with a Janka hardness of 1390 lbf, it resists denting from coarse salt, moisture, odors, and won't scratch non-stick surfaces. However, the unsealed wood requires immediate conditioning with food-grade mineral oil before first use and monthly re-oiling, with new spoons needing 2-3 treatments in the first month and sanding with 240- and 400-grit to restore smoothness if roughened.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- 2.75 inches and 1 mL bowl match classic salt spoon dimensions
- Durability
- Olive wood's 1390 lbf hardness resists dents from coarse salt
- Value
- $15 CAD, roughly 30% less than a comparable olive wood spoon ($24)
- Material
- Olive wood (Janka 1390) resists denting, moisture, odors, and won't scratch non-stick.
- Care
- The spoon arrives with no pre-applied oil or sealant; treat it with food-grade mineral oil before first use and periodically thereafter, and hand wash quickly and dry immediately rather than soaking.
- Oiling
- Use only food-grade mineral oil on this spoon — never olive or vegetable oils — because plant-based oils oxidize and turn rancid inside the wood.
- Resurfacing
- Roughened surface can be renewed by sanding with 240- then 400-grit and re-oiling.
- Portion control
- Compact 2.75-inch spoon fits salt cellars and measures ~0.25 tsp per scoop.
- Maintenance
- New spoon needs 2-3 oil treatments in first month, then oiling every 4-6 weeks.
- Flavor neutrality
- Olive wood naturally resists odors and stains, so the spoon can be used with pepper, spices, or other dry ingredients without flavor transfer; wipe it clean between uses.
- Surface safety
- The spoon has a smooth finish that is comfortable to handle, is safe for use with non-stick cookware, and will not scratch delicate surfaces.
- Moisture resistance
- Olive wood is naturally dense with a low moisture content, making it resistant to moisture absorption and bacterial growth; hand wash quickly and dry immediately, never soak, to prevent cracking.
- Sustainability
- The olive wood is sustainably sourced from pruned branches and non-producing trees of olive orchards; it does not carry FSC certification.
Product record
- Title
- Olive Wood Salt Spoon
- Brand
- Danica
- Price
- 15 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Olive Wood Salt Spoon: Choose this if you want a small, natural-material serving piece for salt or seasonings: it is a single-piece carved olive wood scoop with a shallow rectangular bowl, a short handle ending in a rounded knob with carved decorative rings, visible light-to-medium brown grain, and a smooth satin-polished finish. It comes in one size (about 2.75 inches / 7 cm long) with an assorted color listing, and it is hand wash only with no immersion, so it suits gentle, occasional use rather than dishwasher routines.[1,2,3] | Stainless-Steel Measuring Spoons Set Of 4: Choose this if you want a compact stainless-steel measuring spoon set that covers the core baking sizes — quarter teaspoon, half teaspoon, one teaspoon, and one tablespoon, each marked in both imperial and metric units on the handle. The four spoons nest together and come joined on a metal split ring for easy storage, and they are dishwasher safe. Note that the set includes only these four sizes and is finished in silver with polished bowls and a brushed or satin handle.[4,5,6] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A small carved olive wood salt scoop with a short turned handle and a shallow rectangular bowl; visible wood grain and tool-carved interior surfaces.
- Overall shapeSingle-piece carved scoop with a shallow rectangular bowl section that tapers to a rounded outer end and a short cylindrical turned handle.
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x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high) - Handle detailShort rounded handle with three shallow decorative ring grooves near the neck where it meets the bowl.
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x 0.14 · y 0.68 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Bowl interiorShallow hollowed interior with visible carving marks and a smooth but textured surface; inner corners are rounded.
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x 0.44 · y 0.70 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Wood grain and colorationDistinct olive wood grain with light to medium brown tones and darker streaks following the grain lines across the handle and bowl.
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x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high) - Edge wear and tool marksSlightly darker, smoother wear along the rim of the bowl and small tooling irregularities visible at the carved edges.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.70 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Product shot on a wood surface with a marble salt cellar and scattered coarse salt; soft directional lighting and shallow depth of field.
- Background surfaceHorizontal wooden tabletop with prominent linear grain running roughly left-right across the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.30 · w 0.98 · h 0.70 (high) - Salt cellarCylindrical light-colored marble or stone salt container visible near the top-right with coarse salt inside.
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x 0.60 · y 0.05 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high) - Salt spillScattered coarse white salt crystals between the cellar and the spoon, some crystals in sharp focus and others blurred.
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x 0.36 · y 0.26 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - Depth of fieldShallow depth of field with the spoon in focus and the salt cellar and distant background softened and slightly out of focus.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper left creating gentle highlights on the spoon's upper surfaces and soft shadows below and to the right.
Colors
warm olive wood brown· spoon bodycoarse white· salt inside cellarPackaging#E5EAEDlight marble gray· salt cellar exteriorPackaging#D3D3D4- Overall shapeSingle-piece carved scoop with a shallow rectangular bowl section that tapers to a rounded outer end and a short cylindrical turned handle.
- 02
Product
A small carved olive-wood salt scoop with a rounded knob handle is photographed resting inside a short cylindrical white stone salt cellar filled with coarse salt; the scoop is angled handle-up and partially inserted into the salt.
- Scoop overall shapeShort single-piece carved scoop with a rounded knob handle, a narrow neck, and a shallow rectangular bowl with squared sides and a scooping cut at the tip.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.42 · h 0.45 (high) - Handle detailRounded spherical knob at the end of the handle with two shallow decorative rings carved near the neck.
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x 0.78 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Wood grain and finishVisible olive-wood grain with alternating light and darker brown streaks and a smooth, satin polished surface.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Scoop orientationScoop is angled with bowl inserted into the salt and handle resting above the rim toward the image top-right, showing interior of the bowl and cut edges.
- Salt residue on scoopSmall coarse white salt crystals adhere inside and around the tip of the scoop bowl.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Image shows the scoop inside a cylindrical stone salt cellar on a wood tabletop; soft natural lighting from upper-left creates gentle shadows and a shallow depth of field with the background wood surface blurred.
- Salt cellar geometryShort cylindrical white stone container with a wide circular opening and an inner cavity filled with coarse salt; exterior shows subtle surface texture.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high) - Coarse saltCoarse crystalline salt filling the cellar, visible as irregular white granules with some crystals piled higher along the scoop.
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x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.38 · h 0.28 (high) - Supporting surfaceFlat wooden tabletop with visible straight and wavy grain lines running approximately left-to-right, occupying the full background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.40 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (high) - Lighting and depth of fieldSoft directional light from upper-left producing gentle highlight on the knob and subtle shadowing under the cellar; background wood grain is progressively out of focus.
- Image crop and orientationVertical crop showing the cellar and scoop off-center toward lower-left and upper-right respectively; upper background area shows blurred wood surface.
Colors
warm olive brown· scoop body and handle#74431Bsalt white· salt crystals#E4EAECpale stone white· salt cellar exterior#E2E3E4- Scoop overall shapeShort single-piece carved scoop with a rounded knob handle, a narrow neck, and a shallow rectangular bowl with squared sides and a scooping cut at the tip.