<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Tallahassee Tung Oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[The only Tung oil grown and produced in the United States.  ]]></description><link>https://shop.tallahasseetungoil.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:27:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://shop.tallahasseetungoil.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[USDA BioPreferred Certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Greg Frost Gulf Coast Tung Oil LLC gulfcoasttungoil@gmail.com    Gulf Coast Tung Oil LLC dba Tallahassee Tung Oil Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label   TALLAHASSEE, FL. October 13, 2026 — Gulf Coast Tung Oil LLC announced today that it has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label for its tung oil sold under the brand Tallahassee Tung Oil.  The USDA Certified Biobased Product Label displays a product's...]]></description><link>https://shop.tallahasseetungoil.com/post/usda-biopreferred-certification</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ace9feaa69f56b9141412ef</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:20:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d47bd_356dd45c83c94948a6020dab57c71a68~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gulfcoasttungoil</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Really in Imported Tung Oil? Understanding Extraction Processes]]></title><description><![CDATA[You might want to grab a cup of coffee before reading through this article.  It is going to get pretty technical, but the information is important for tung oil buyers who really want to know what they are buying.    So, starting off let’s be clear, not every product labeled “pure tung oil” is produced the same way.  For buyers of Tallahassee Tung Oil, you know what you are getting.  We only use a mechanical screw press to extract the oil from tung fruit harvested in our orchards.  Our...]]></description><link>https://shop.tallahasseetungoil.com/post/what-is-really-in-imported-tung-oil-understanding-extraction-processes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b6be95cf1d22b8d7297a7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:32:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d47bd_a5527b0b9403478b8d1195cde4da527e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_641,h_428,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gulfcoasttungoil</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinning Tung Oil: What Ratio, and Why It Depends on Where You Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask ten woodworkers how to thin tung oil and you'll get ten answers, most of them delivered with total confidence. The most common is 1:1, which is a fine place to start and a bad place to stop. The ratio that works depends on your wood, which coat you're on, and — this is the part that gets left out of most advice — the weather in your shop. I've watched the same mix behave like two different products in two different states. That's not a small thing when you've got a piece that needs to...]]></description><link>https://shop.tallahasseetungoil.com/post/thinning-tung-oil-what-ratio-and-why-it-depends-on-where-you-live</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a52fdaf5c421b82021e358d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:39:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6515b5_24c79402a34446b49aebc1237f7edfa4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Edward Hu</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How D-Limonene AKA Citrus Solvent Is Made—And Why It’s Used To Thin Tung Oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever opened a bottle of tung oil thinned with citrus solvent and thought, “Wow, that smells way better than mineral spirits,”  you’ve already met d-limonene. It’s the natural compound that gives oranges their fresh citrus scent—and it also happens to be a really effective, plant-based solvent for thinning tung oil.  So, where does it come from and why does it work so well as a complement to tung oil?   Where D-Limonene Comes From D-limonene, also known as citrus solvent, is made...]]></description><link>https://shop.tallahasseetungoil.com/post/how-d-limonene-aka-citrus-solvent-is-made-and-why-it-s-used-to-thin-tung-oil</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69459fb7278ff96e54e65d30</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:44:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d47bd_981764ca9fc247a7866e2123879bc34f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_348,h_464,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gulfcoasttungoil</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storing Used Tung Oil Rags Safely]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever worked with tung oil, you already know it’s amazing for bringing out the beauty of wood.  It is widely valued in woodworking for its durability, water resistance, and ability to enhance the natural beauty of wood surfaces.  However, handling tung oil requires attention to safety—particularly when it comes to disposing of or storing oil-soaked rags.   Due to the way tung oil cures, these materials can become a fire hazard if not managed properly.   As  tung oil dries, it...]]></description><link>https://shop.tallahasseetungoil.com/post/storing-used-tung-oil-rags-safely</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69064f855e03ecd0f4bbbbe7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 19:45:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d47bd_7beed72db1004918b3afc91d963af645~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gulfcoasttungoil</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tung Oil Myths Debunked: Food Safety, Drying Time, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Truth About Tung Oil: Myths and Facts Tung oil is a centuries-old, natural wood finish derived from pressing the seeds of the tung...]]></description><link>https://shop.tallahasseetungoil.com/post/tung-oil-myths-debunked-food-safety-drying-time-and-more</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689633f24d23f3b35411e112</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:49:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7db7b_aaa3d94483d04daf8d14afb5b6fbd24c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gulfcoasttungoil</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tung Oil Legacy: All-Natural Finish, Timeless Beauty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ancient Origins of Tung Oil   Tung oil has been prized for millennia for its wood-protecting qualities. Extracted from the fruit -...]]></description><link>https://shop.tallahasseetungoil.com/post/the-tung-oil-legacy-all-natural-finish-timeless-beauty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687a9eac97cd80436ec65e41</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:30:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f1f6b_fb352e0bd6fc4fc189dbc60bf435aa0c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_697,h_471,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gulfcoasttungoil</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reveal Wood's Beauty: Tung Oil's Unique Benefits ]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Tung Oil Enhances Wood Grain Without Hiding Its Beauty    At Tallahassee Tung Oil, we believe a natural wood oil finish should do...]]></description><link>https://shop.tallahasseetungoil.com/post/tung-oils-unique-benefits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68754f41edf86ee386bee1bf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:53:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f1f6b_d395417c964b4735961b17f818d32450~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gulfcoasttungoil</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>