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If you want to handle raw chicken safely, the recommended chopping board colour is red, used only for raw meat and poultry. In a colour coded kitchen system, raw chicken should always go on a red board to cut the risk of cross contamination and food poisoning. Why colour matters for raw chicken Raw chicken can carry bacteria such as Campylobacter and Salmonella, so it needs strict separation from ready to eat food. A colour coded system makes this simple, even when you are tired or in a rush. Red board for raw meat and poultry such as chicken, turkey,...

Yes, you can use a wooden chopping board safely, including for raw meat, as long as you clean it within 5 minutes of use, let it dry fully for at least 8 hours, and oil it every 4 to 6 weeks. Modern research from food safety bodies shows that well maintained wooden boards can be just as safe as plastic, and often end up with fewer live bacteria after 12 to 24 hours. Why wooden chopping boards are safe in a busy kitchen Wood has natural properties that help with hygiene. On species like bamboo and acacia, moisture and bacteria...

Colour coded chopping boards are sets of at least 4 cutting boards, each with a different colour or symbol, used to keep raw meat, cooked food, fish and vegetables separate so you cut the risk of cross contamination by up to 80% compared with using a single board for everything. The best way to use colour coded chopping boards in a home kitchen is to pair a clear colour system with solid, knife friendly wooden boards that you can clean and maintain properly. What are colour coded chopping boards in a kitchen? In a kitchen, colour coded chopping boards are...

If you want to protect sharp kitchen knives, the best wooden chopping board is a medium to large board made from close grained hardwood or quality bamboo, around 38x28cm to 45x35cm, with a weight of 1.2kg to 2.1kg and a thickness that feels solid under the blade. In the Deer & Oak range, the Large Acacia Board 45x35cm (2.1kg) and the Large Bamboo Board 45x35cm (1.8kg) are the top choices for keeping knives keener for longer. What makes a wooden chopping board kind to knives? Knife friendly boards do two simple things. They are soft enough that the blade edge...