News — cutting boards

Yes, you can use both wooden and plastic cutting boards in the same kitchen, and for most home cooks in the UK the safest and most practical setup is to keep at least 2 boards: one plastic board dedicated to raw meat and fish, and one or more wooden boards for bread, fruit, vegetables and cooked foods. When you separate by food type and clean correctly, this mixed system helps reduce cross contamination and protects your knives and worktops. Why using both wooden and plastic boards works so well Using a mix of materials is not only allowed, it is...

If you want a cutting board for heavy chopping that protects your knives and lasts at least 5 to 10 years, acacia and maple are usually better than bamboo, but high quality moso bamboo around 1.8 kg in a 45x35 cm size can still handle daily family cooking very well. For true cleaver work and frequent jointing, a 2.1 kg acacia hardwood board or a thick maple block will feel more forgiving and stable. Quick answer: which board is best for heavy chopping? If your main question is “what’s the best cutting board for heavy chopping?” here’s the short answer:...

If you want the most eco-friendly chopping board for your kitchen today, sustainably sourced Moso bamboo usually has a lower environmental impact than hardwood, especially when you use one board for at least 5 to 10 years and care for it properly. That said, a well made wooden board that lasts 10+ years can be just as kind to the planet, so the “best” choice depends on how you cook, how you clean and how long you keep your board. Wooden vs bamboo chopping boards: which is greener in real life? On paper, bamboo grows up to 10 times faster...

Chefs use separate cutting boards for raw meat to cut the risk of food poisoning by up to 70% in a home kitchen, because raw meat can carry bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli that spread easily to ready to eat food. The simplest way to copy professional kitchens is to keep at least two boards: one dedicated to raw meat and poultry, and one for fruit, vegetables, bread and cooked foods. Why do chefs use separate cutting boards for raw meat? In a professional kitchen, food safety rules are strict and very clear: raw meat never touches the same...