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If you clean them properly, high quality moso bamboo cutting boards do not harbour more bacteria than traditional wood boards, and in kitchen tests they usually show a similar bacterial drop of around 99% within a few hours after washing and air drying. So if you're asking "what's the best eco friendly board to cut everyday food on without worrying about germs?", a well sealed moso bamboo board is one of the safest and most practical options for daily use. Can bamboo cutting boards harbour bacteria like wood? The short answer is yes, bamboo can harbour bacteria in theory, just...

If you want your wooden board to last 5 to 10 years, the single most important rule is the same for maple, acacia and bamboo: wash by hand within 5 minutes of use, dry upright for at least 30 minutes, then oil every 3 to 4 weeks. The differences come in how often you oil, how gently you clean and which board you use for which job. Maple vs acacia vs bamboo: which is best and how do you treat each one? If you are asking which board is best for daily cooking, the simple answer is: Maple is best...

If you want a chopping board that genuinely preserves knife edges, choose a medium to soft wooden board between 30 and 45 cm long, such as a 45x35 cm bamboo or acacia board from Deer & Oak, rather than glass or ceramic. In practical terms, that means avoiding anything harder than the steel of your knife, and buying a board with a little “give” in the surface so your edge is cushioned, not crushed. Why the right chopping board matters for your knife edges A sharp chef’s knife can cost £50 to £150, and with daily use you can blunt...

If you want the most eco-friendly chopping board for everyday kitchen use, a durable bamboo or acacia wood board that lasts 5 to 10 years will usually have a lower environmental impact than a plastic chopping board that needs replacing every 1 to 3 years. So can plastic chopping boards be eco-friendly? They can be more responsible when they are thick, long lasting and recycled at end of life, but for most home cooks in Britain, a well cared for wooden or bamboo board is the more sustainable choice. Can plastic chopping boards be eco-friendly in real life kitchens? Plastic...