News — acidic foods

If you cook with lots of tomatoes, citrus and vinegary dressings, you have probably wondered which chopping board is actually safest for all those acidic ingredients. Maple has been the classic butcher’s choice for decades, while bamboo has become the modern favourite in stylish home kitchens. So when it comes to maple vs bamboo: what's the safest chopping board for acidic foods[2][3]? What acids actually do to your chopping board Before we pick a winner, it helps to know what lemon juice, balsamic vinegar and chopped tomatoes are doing to your board. They soften some woods which can raise the...