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If you want a safe, eco-friendly bamboo cutting board that stays as bacteria free as possible, look for pre-oiled Moso bamboo boards with low-porosity grain and clear size specs, such as the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board at 45x35cm and 1.8kg or the Bamboo Double Pack which includes 45x35cm and 38x28cm boards. These boards, when washed within 10 minutes of use and oiled every 4 to 6 weeks, can safely last 5 to 10 years in a busy kitchen. What makes a bamboo cutting board “safe” and bacteria resistant? Bamboo itself is naturally less porous than many soft woods,...

If you want the most bacteria resistant everyday chopping surface, high quality moso bamboo cutting boards outperform standard plastic boards over time, because bamboo is naturally less porous and tends to hold up better to knife scarring when cared for properly. In real kitchens that means a well kept bamboo board can stay hygienic for 5 to 10 years, while many plastic boards need replacing after 2 to 3 years once deep grooves trap bacteria. Bamboo vs plastic cutting boards for bacteria resistance: the short answer When people ask “what’s the best cutting board for bacteria resistance: bamboo or plastic?”,...