News — bamboo chopping board

If you want to protect your knives, a medium hardness wooden board is best, and in our tests at Deer & Oak a pre oiled Moso bamboo board between 38x28cm and 45x35cm gives the best balance of edge protection, durability and value, with acacia a close second and maple ideal only if you want a very traditional butcher’s feel. Bamboo vs acacia vs maple: quick answer for your knives For most home cooks using Western and Japanese style kitchen knives between 15 and 20 cm, we recommend a Moso bamboo cutting board such as the Large Bamboo Board 45x35cm as...

If you want a chopping board that will last, acacia usually outlives bamboo by around 2 to 3 years in daily home use. A well cared for acacia wood hardwood board can last 8 to 12 years, while a quality moso bamboo cutting board typically gives you 5 to 10 years before it looks tired or needs replacing. Acacia vs bamboo: which chopping board lasts longer? Both acacia and moso bamboo are much more durable than cheap plastic or softwood boards, but they age differently. Acacia wood hardwood is slightly harder and more impact resistant, so deep cuts and dents...

If you want your chopping board to last 5 to 10 years, you should not use olive oil on it. For long term protection, food safe mineral oil or a specialist board oil is far better for your cutting board, whether it is bamboo, acacia or another hardwood. Why olive oil is a poor choice for your chopping board It is tempting to grab the bottle by the hob and think “can I use olive oil on my chopping board to keep it looking nice?” Technically you can, but it is a bad idea for at least three clear reasons:...

If you want your wooden chopping board to last 5 to 10 years, the best oil for wooden chopping board maintenance is a clear, food safe mineral oil applied every 4 to 6 weeks. For heavier use, pairing mineral oil with a natural wax conditioner keeps boards sealed for up to 30 days between treatments. Why mineral oil is the best oil for wooden chopping board maintenance When people ask “what is the best oil for a wooden chopping board or cutting board in the kitchen”, we look at four things: safety, stability, ease of use and how well it...