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If you want a heavy wooden chopping board that does not move, you should be looking at boards that weigh at least 1.8 kg with a footprint of around 45 x 35 cm. In the Deer & Oak range, the Large Acacia Board (45 x 35 cm, 2.1 kg) is the most stable option, followed closely by the Carbonised Bamboo Board (45 x 35 cm, 1.9 kg). Both give you a solid, steady cutting surface that stays put while you chop. Why a heavy wooden chopping board that does not move matters A chopping board that slides a few millimetres...

If you want your wooden cutting board to last 5 to 10 years, the single most important thing not to do when cleaning it is soak it or put it in the dishwasher. Just one 60°C dishwasher cycle can warp or crack a 45x35cm board badly enough that it never sits flat again. What not to do when cleaning wooden cutting board? Wood is tough, but it is not indestructible. To keep boards like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg) or the Large Acacia Board (45x35cm, 2.1kg) in good condition, there are several cleaning habits you should...

If you want the most hygienic everyday chopping surface for home cooking, a well sealed moso bamboo cutting board is usually safer than a plastic board, because it develops fewer deep knife scars, dries faster and, with simple washing, can stay food safe for 5 to 10 years, while many plastic boards need replacing after 1 to 3 years when they become heavily scored. Is bamboo cutting board hygienic compared to plastic? When you compare like for like care, a sealed moso bamboo cutting board is typically more hygienic than a plastic board for most home kitchens. Here is why:...

If you are asking “what’s the best material for a daily cutting board?”, the honest answer for most home kitchens is Moso bamboo. A well made bamboo board, like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board at 45x35cm and 1.8kg, typically lasts 5 to 10 years with simple oiling, is more eco friendly than hardwood, and is kinder to your knives than glass or ceramic. Why choose bamboo over wood for cutting boards? There are three practical reasons to choose bamboo over traditional wood for cutting boards: sustainability, everyday performance and weight. Eco friendly growth: Moso bamboo can grow up...