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If you have a beautiful dark carbonised bamboo chopping board sitting on your worktop, you already know it is more than just a place to chop an onion. Look after it properly and it will stay smooth, straight and good looking for years. Neglect it and you will soon see warping, dull patches and stubborn stains. This guide explains exactly how to care for carbonised bamboo chopping boards to make them last, using simple habits you can build into everyday cooking. What makes carbonised bamboo different? Carbonised bamboo is bamboo that has been gently heated to deepen the colour and...

If you have ever stood in the kitchen wondering whether that sleek bamboo board on Instagram is actually a good idea for your food, you are not alone. Bamboo boards look beautiful, feel lovely under the knife and are often sold as the greener choice. But is a bamboo chopping board healthy and is a bamboo cutting board safe for everyday cooking in a real family kitchen? Let’s walk through what really matters for a food safe chopping board and where bamboo fits in. What do we mean by a “healthy” chopping board? When people ask if a bamboo chopping...