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If you want the most knife friendly cutting board for daily cooking, maple wins by a small margin, but high quality Moso bamboo and acacia boards sit very close behind and will still protect a sharp edge for 5 to 10 years when used and cared for properly. Bamboo vs acacia vs maple: which is kindest to your knives? When people ask us “what’s the best board for my knives?”, we look at three things: hardness, grain and how the surface behaves under the blade. Maple (typically hard maple) is usually around 1450 Janka. It is considered the classic knife...

Yes, bamboo can be safe for cutting raw meat, provided you use a dense, food safe board such as moso bamboo, keep it well oiled, and clean it within 5 minutes of use with hot soapy water. Many home cooks in the UK safely prepare raw chicken, beef and pork every day on boards like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg) by following simple hygiene rules and keeping one board dedicated to meat. Is bamboo safe for cutting raw meat if you use moso bamboo? The key question is not just “is bamboo safe for cutting raw...

If you want the easiest cutting board to keep hygienically clean for everyday cooking, a well sealed wooden board wins over plastic for most home kitchens, as long as you wash it in hot soapy water within 10 minutes and let it dry upright for at least 4 hours. Plastic can go in the dishwasher, but deep knife scars on plastic can hold up to 3 times more bacteria than a properly maintained wooden surface. Wooden vs plastic cutting board for cleaning: the short answer When cleaning is your main concern, here is the simple rule of thumb: Wooden boards...

If you are wondering why chopping boards cause food poisoning, the short answer is this: a single contaminated board can carry millions of bacteria per square centimetre, and if you do not separate raw meat from ready to eat foods or clean the board properly, those bacteria move straight onto your dinner. The safest option is to use at least two boards, clean them within 2 minutes of use, and choose materials that resist deep cuts and are easy to wash, such as pre oiled bamboo or acacia wood. Why do chopping boards cause food poisoning in the first place?...