Is Cherry with gum pockets safe for a cutting board?

[Mattias87]

I was planning on making a cutting board with some off cuts but when I machined the cherry I could see it had gum pockets in it. I was wondering if this was still safe to use?

 

[AJB Temple]

The general consensus is that anything made from the wood of trees producing edible fruit or sap is fine.

 

[Mattias87]

Super, thank you for the reply and that is good to know.