News — chopping boards

If you want a chopping board that is kind to knives, lasts 5 to 10 years and is easy to care for, hard maple usually wins on pure performance, but for most modern kitchens the best balance of eco friendly, low maintenance and value is high quality Moso bamboo, with acacia a strong choice if you prefer a heavier, richer looking hardwood board. Maple vs bamboo vs acacia: what actually matters in the kitchen? When you compare maple, bamboo and acacia for a cutting board, there are four things that matter more than anything else: hardness, how gentle the surface...

If your bamboo chopping board has started to bow by 2 to 5 mm after a few months, it is almost always due to uneven moisture and heat. The best way to stop a bamboo board from warping is to keep both faces equally dry and oiled, avoid soaking it for longer than 10 minutes, and never leave it propped on its edge to dry on just one side. Why do bamboo chopping boards warp in the first place? Although bamboo is often marketed as very stable, it is still a natural material that reacts to water and heat. Moso...

For everyday home cooking, a well maintained hard wood or bamboo cutting board is safer for bacteria than a plastic board when cutting raw meat, and bamboo has a slight edge because it is denser and absorbs about 10 to 15% less moisture than many soft woods. The safest option is not just the material though, it is using a dedicated meat board, cleaning it within 10 minutes of use, and allowing it to dry fully for at least 8 hours. Is bamboo or wood cutting board safer for bacteria when cutting raw meat? If you are choosing between eco...

If you cook at home at least 3 times a week and want a board that lasts 5 to 10 years, a Moso bamboo cutting board is usually a better choice than plastic because it is harder than most soft plastics, kinder to your knives than glass, and made from a fast growing renewable grass that can regrow in about 5 years. Why choose a bamboo cutting board instead of plastic? Plastic cutting boards can seem convenient, but they come with hidden costs. Deep knife scars, staining and lingering odours often appear within the first year. Tiny plastic fragments can...