News — carbonised bamboo

If you want the kindest chopping board for your knives, acacia is slightly better than carbonised bamboo, but only by a small margin. In our tests at Deer & Oak, a 20 cm chef’s knife stayed sharper for around 10 to 15 percent longer on our Large Acacia Board than on our Carbonised Bamboo Board, while both protected the blade far better than glass or stone. Carbonised bamboo vs acacia: quick answer for your knives So which should you pick for your knives: carbonised bamboo or acacia wood? If blade sharpness is your absolute priority, choose acacia. It is a...

Yes, bamboo cutting boards can harbour foodborne bacteria if they’re not cleaned and dried properly, but when you wash them in hot soapy water, dry them upright within 30 minutes and oil them monthly, high quality moso bamboo boards have been shown to keep bacterial levels comparable to or lower than plastic over 5 to 10 years of use. So if you’re asking “what’s the best eco friendly cutting board to reduce foodborne bacteria at home?”, a dense, pre oiled moso bamboo board used correctly is one of the safest everyday options. Can bamboo cutting boards harbour foodborne bacteria? Any...

If you want the best board butter for chopping board maintenance, choose a food safe blend of 100% mineral oil and natural waxes applied every 4 to 6 weeks. On a 45x35cm board that weighs around 1.8kg, this routine can extend the life of your kitchen board to 5 to 10 years by preventing cracks, swelling and stains. What makes the best board butter for chopping board maintenance? For daily kitchen use, the best board butter for chopping board maintenance has three clear qualities: it is food safe, it is simple to apply and it matches the material of your...

If you want the best non-porous cutting board for raw meat hygiene, choose a separate, tightly grained board that is at least 38x28cm, weighs around 1.2kg or more for stability, and can be scrubbed and disinfected after every use. In the Deer & Oak range, the Carbonised Bamboo Board 45x35cm (DNO-CBB-LG) stands out for raw meat because its carbonised finish helps reduce surface porosity, it is large enough for whole chickens, and heavy enough at 1.9kg to stay put while you trim. What makes a cutting board “non-porous” for raw meat? When people ask for the best non-porous cutting board...