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If you want the best cutting board for everyday cooking, a well made wooden board that lasts 5 to 10 years and protects your knives is usually a better choice than a plastic board that may need replacing every 1 to 3 years and often ends up deeply scarred and stained. Why choose wood over plastic cutting board for everyday cooking When you compare wood and plastic side by side, three practical questions matter: how safe is it, how kind is it to your knives, and how long will it last. Quality wooden boards like the Deer & Oak Large...

If you cook raw meat at home, the safest and most practical setup is to use a dedicated plastic board for raw meat and a separate wooden board for everything else. Plastic is easier to sanitise at high temperatures, while a well made wooden board such as the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg) or Large Acacia Board (45x35cm, 2.1kg) protects your knives and lasts 5 to 10 years with basic care. Wood or plastic: what is actually best for raw meat? The short answer: for raw meat itself, a separate plastic board is the most practical option...

If you want your wooden cutting board to last 5 to 10 years, the best oil to use is 100% food grade mineral oil applied in a thin coat every 4 to 6 weeks. For extra protection, pairing mineral oil with a natural wax conditioner keeps boards like our 45x35cm Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board and 45x35cm Large Acacia Board sealed, hydrated and less likely to crack. Why mineral oil is best for wooden cutting boards When people ask “what oil is best for wooden cutting boards?”, they usually want three things: safety, long life and easy care. Food...

Yes, you can use a wooden chopping board safely, including for raw meat, as long as you clean it within 5 minutes of use, let it dry fully for at least 8 hours, and oil it every 4 to 6 weeks. Modern research from food safety bodies shows that well maintained wooden boards can be just as safe as plastic, and often end up with fewer live bacteria after 12 to 24 hours. Why wooden chopping boards are safe in a busy kitchen Wood has natural properties that help with hygiene. On species like bamboo and acacia, moisture and bacteria...