News — chopping board

If you want a chopping board that will physically last the longest, acacia hardwood is typically more durable than bamboo by around 2 to 3 years under the same daily use. A well cared for acacia chopping board can give you 8 to 10 years of regular service, while a quality Moso bamboo board usually gives around 5 to 7 years before it starts to look tired. Acacia vs bamboo: quick answer for everyday kitchens If your main question is which is more durable acacia or bamboo chopping boards, the short answer is: Acacia hardwood is tougher, heavier and tends...

If you want the best non-porous chopping board for food safety, choose a dense, low-absorption board that resists deep cuts. In our range, the Deer & Oak Carbonised Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.9kg) stands out because its carbonised finish and tight grain reduce moisture absorption and make it easier to clean safely between raw meat and ready to eat foods. What makes a chopping board "non porous" for food safety? In food safety terms, a board is effectively non porous when it absorbs very little liquid, does not hold strong odours and can be properly cleaned and dried between uses. No...

If you want the best chopping board for raw meat hygiene, choose a non porous, easy to sanitise board that you keep for meat only. In our range, the Deer & Oak Carbonised Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.9kg) is the most hygienic choice for raw meat because it is dense, pre oiled and large enough to contain juices safely. What makes a chopping board hygienic for raw meat? Raw chicken, beef and pork carry bacteria such as Campylobacter and Salmonella. A hygienic chopping board for raw meat needs to do three simple things: Limit juice spread with enough surface area, ideally...

If you are asking “what’s the best pre oiled acacia board for everyday chopping and serving?”, the most versatile choice in the Deer & Oak range is the Medium Acacia Board DNO-ACB-MD, which measures 38x28cm, weighs 1.5kg and arrives pre oiled so you can use it straight from the box. Why choose a pre oiled acacia board? A pre oiled acacia board solves three common kitchen problems in one go: dry cracking wood, staining from foods like beetroot, and water soaking into the grain. Because the acacia wood is treated with food safe oil before it reaches your worktop, the...