News — cutting board vs plastic

If you are asking “what’s the best cutting board for an eco-friendly everyday kitchen: bamboo or plastic?”, the clear winner is a well made Moso bamboo chopping board. A Moso bamboo board can last 5 to 10 years with simple oiling, while a typical plastic board is often replaced every 1 to 3 years as deep knife scars and staining build up. Why choose a bamboo chopping board over plastic? There are five practical reasons many home cooks now choose bamboo over plastic: durability, eco friendliness, food hygiene, knife feel and appearance. At Deer & Oak we use Moso bamboo,...

If you want the best everyday cutting board for a busy home kitchen, a moso bamboo chopping board will usually beat plastic on knife friendliness, eco impact and lifespan. A well cared for bamboo board like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg) can last 5 to 10 years, while a plastic board used daily often needs replacing after 1 to 3 years because of deep knife grooves and staining. Bamboo vs plastic: quick answer for real kitchens For most home cooks in the UK, bamboo is the better long term choice for a main kitchen board. It...

If you want a hygienic board that lasts 5 to 10 years, the safest way to clean a bamboo cutting board is to hand wash it with hot soapy water for 30 to 60 seconds, rinse, dry upright, then oil it weekly, while most plastic boards can go in the dishwasher but often need replacing every 1 to 3 years once deep knife grooves appear. How to clean a bamboo cutting board (step by step) Moso bamboo is naturally dense and less porous than many hardwoods, but it still needs gentle, regular care. Here is a simple routine you can...