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If you want fewer germs on your chopping surface, high quality bamboo cutting boards can be safer than plastic over time, because plastic boards often develop deep knife grooves that can hold up to 3 to 4 times more bacteria than a well maintained bamboo board. With regular washing and drying, Moso bamboo boards like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board can stay hygienic for 5 to 10 years, while many plastic boards need replacing much sooner once they scar and stain. Are bamboo cutting boards better than plastic for bacteria? In day to day home use, the answer...

If you want to know whether bamboo cutting boards are hygienic, several peer reviewed studies show that properly maintained bamboo can hold up to 3 to 4 times fewer live bacteria after washing than some plastic boards, and performs similarly to quality hardwood. The safest option for everyday home cooking is a sealed, Moso bamboo board, cleaned with hot soapy water after each use and replaced every 5 to 10 years depending on wear. What studies show on bamboo cutting boards and bacteria? Researchers looking at bamboo, wood and plastic boards tend to test three things: how many bacteria stay...

If you clean them properly, high quality moso bamboo cutting boards are safe from harmful levels of bacteria and can stay hygienic for 5 to 10 years of daily use. The best option for most home cooks who want an eco-friendly board that resists bacterial growth is a pre oiled moso bamboo board such as the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg). Are bamboo cutting boards safe from bacteria? Yes, bamboo cutting boards are safe from bacteria when you choose dense moso bamboo and follow simple care steps. Studies comparing bamboo, plastic and hardwood boards show that bacteria...

If you choose the right board, bamboo cutting boards will not noticeably dull your knives faster than other wooden boards. High quality moso bamboo boards with a smooth finish, like a 45x35cm Deer & Oak board, typically keep everyday kitchen knives sharp for 3 to 6 months of regular home use before needing a standard touch up on a honing steel. Do bamboo cutting boards actually dull knives? The honest answer is: it depends on the quality of the bamboo and how you use your knives. Bamboo is naturally harder than many traditional timbers. On the Janka hardness scale, typical...