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If you clean them properly, high quality bamboo cutting boards do not harbour more bacteria than plastic or traditional wood. In fact, studies show well maintained bamboo can reduce bacterial survival by up to 90% compared with heavily scored plastic, especially when you wash within 10 minutes of use and let the board dry fully upright. Do bamboo cutting boards harbour bacteria more than other boards? Short answer: no, they usually harbour less, provided you treat them correctly. Moso bamboo is naturally dense and has a lower water absorption rate than many soft woods. That means fewer deep knife scars...

If you want to know which is safer for everyday home cooking, wooden or plastic cutting boards, the short answer is this: a well maintained wooden board used with separate boards for raw meat and ready to eat food is usually safer over 5 to 10 years than a plastic board that’s heavily scarred with knife marks. Deep cuts in plastic can hold bacteria for longer than the naturally self healing surface of quality wood. Wooden vs plastic cutting boards: what actually makes one safer? Safety in the kitchen is less about marketing claims and more about three things you...

If you cook meat, fish and fresh food at home, it is not considered safe to use one chopping board for everything. Food safety guidance in the UK and EU recommends using at least 2 separate boards (for example 1 for raw meat and fish, 1 for ready to eat foods) to cut the risk of cross contamination by harmful bacteria by well over 50%. Why one chopping board for everything is risky Raw chicken, pork and fish can carry bacteria such as Campylobacter and Salmonella. When you cut them on a board, tiny cuts in the surface hold juices...

If you want the best balance of eco-friendly credentials, low maintenance and everyday performance, a moso bamboo cutting board usually beats beech wood for most home kitchens, especially in sizes around 45x35cm and 1.8kg that last 5 to 10 years with simple care. Bamboo vs beech wood at a glance Bamboo and beech are both popular choices for chopping boards, but they solve slightly different problems. Bamboo is technically a grass, grows up to 30 times faster than hardwood trees and is often chosen for eco-friendly kitchens. Beech wood is a traditional European hardwood that feels familiar, slightly softer under...