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Can bamboo cutting boards harbor bacteria like plastic?
Yes, bamboo cutting boards can harbour bacteria like plastic, but high quality moso bamboo boards typically hold onto significantly fewer bacteria because they are harder, less porous and less prone to deep cuts. In practical terms, if you clean your board in hot soapy water for at least 20–30 seconds after preparing raw meat, a well made bamboo board is one of the safest and most eco friendly options for everyday cooking. Why bamboo cutting boards tend to harbour fewer bacteria than plastic When people ask whether bamboo cutting boards can harbour bacteria like plastic, what they really want to...