News — bamboo

If you have a bamboo chopping board and a darker carbonised bamboo board side by side, you might have noticed they behave a little differently when you oil them. One seems to drink oil, the other beads it on the surface. So when it comes to bamboo vs carbonised bamboo: which chopping board oils best? First things first: what is carbonised bamboo? Standard bamboo boards are made from pale, naturally coloured bamboo. Carbonised bamboo starts exactly the same way but the bamboo is steamed at high temperature. This darkens the sugars in the fibres, giving that rich caramel colour many...

If you care about your knives, you should care just as much about what you are cutting on. At Deer & Oak we spend a slightly embarrassing amount of time talking about chopping boards and knife edges, so let us put acacia and bamboo to the test for you. Why board material matters for knife sharpness Your chopping board is in contact with your knife far more than any ingredient. Every slice, chop and gentle rock of the blade either protects that edge or slowly grinds it away. The ideal board is a bit like a good mattress. Firm enough...

If you have ever sharpened your favourite chef’s knife on Sunday, only to find it dragging through a tomato by Wednesday, your chopping board could be the culprit. Among wooden options, bamboo and carbonised bamboo are two of the most popular choices in British kitchens. But when it comes to everyday use, which chopping board is gentler on knives? What is the difference between bamboo and carbonised bamboo? Let’s clear this up first, because the names sound more dramatic than the reality. Standard bamboo is pale, with a light golden colour and visible bamboo grain. It is made by pressing...

Raw chicken on the same board you use for strawberries? That is a hard no. If you cook meat regularly, the chopping board you choose matters just as much as your knife. It affects hygiene, how easy your prep is, and even how long your knives stay sharp. In this guide we are looking at the top 5 best boards for raw meat: acacia, bamboo, and carbonised options compared. We will cover what makes each material shine, what to watch out for, and how to pick the right board for your kitchen. What makes a chopping board good for raw...