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If you want to keep your knives sharp for 5 to 10 years, choose a medium to large wooden chopping board that is softer than steel, such as a 45x35cm acacia or bamboo board that is at least 1.8kg in weight and 1.8cm thick. The right cutting board material and size will slow down dulling far more than sharpening alone. How board material affects knife sharpness The single biggest factor in choosing a kitchen board for knife sharpness is the material. Your blade edge should always be harder than the chopping board. If the board is too hard, the edge...

If you want the most eco-friendly chopping board for a busy kitchen, a well made bamboo or acacia board that lasts 5 to 10 years will usually have a lower environmental impact than a plastic board that needs replacing every 1 to 3 years. So are plastic chopping boards eco-friendly? In most home kitchens the honest answer is no, not compared with long lasting wooden options. Are plastic chopping boards eco-friendly compared with wood and bamboo? Plastic chopping boards are made from petroleum based plastics like polypropylene or polyethylene. These materials can last for decades in the environment, yet many...

If you want the safest and most practical option for raw meat, a dedicated bamboo board is usually better than acacia, because quality moso bamboo is slightly harder, less porous and lighter, so it copes well with regular scrubbing and disinfecting. For example, our 45x35cm Large Bamboo Board (DNO-BCB-LG) at 1.8kg is easier to lift to the sink after trimming chicken than the equivalent 2.1kg acacia board. Bamboo vs acacia for raw meat: quick answer For most home cooks, a moso bamboo cutting board kept only for raw meat is the most practical and eco-friendly choice. It is hard enough...

If you are asking which is safer for bacteria control, plastic vs wood cutting board bacteria, the evidence is clear: a well maintained wooden board can hold up to 50 to 200 times fewer live bacteria in knife cuts than an equivalent scored plastic board, provided you wash and dry it properly after each use. Plastic vs wood cutting board bacteria: what actually happens on the surface? On day one, a brand new plastic board and a brand new wooden board can both be hygienic if you wash them. The difference appears after a few weeks of real use. Plastic...