News — Deer & Oak

If you want an eco-friendly kitchen board that is kind to knives and light to handle, Moso bamboo is usually better. If you want a heavier, more luxurious hardwood chopping board that can last 10+ years with care, acacia wood is better. In the Deer & Oak range, our Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg) suits everyday family cooking, while our Large Acacia Board (45x35cm, 2.1kg) suits serious home cooks who want a premium hardwood feel. Bamboo vs acacia: quick answer for busy cooks Here is the simple way to choose: Choose Moso bamboo if you want an eco-friendly cutting board,...

If you want a quick answer: refined food grade coconut oil is technically safe for chopping boards, but it isn’t the best long term choice. For wooden and bamboo cutting boards in a busy kitchen, a stable, food safe mineral oil or specialist board conditioner will usually protect the surface for 5 to 10 years more reliably than coconut oil, especially on heavier boards around 45x35cm and 1.8kg. Is coconut oil safe for chopping boards in everyday use? Coconut oil is edible, widely available and many people already cook with it, so it feels natural to reach for the jar...

If you want a straight answer: for most home kitchens, board butter every 2 to 4 weeks keeps a wooden or bamboo chopping board in better condition than mineral oil alone, while mineral oil is ideal for quick top ups between deeper treatments. Mineral oil vs board butter for chopping boards: what is the real difference? Both mineral oil and board butter protect wooden and bamboo cutting boards, but they do it slightly differently. Food grade mineral oil is a thin, clear oil that soaks deep into the board to stop it drying and cracking. Board butter is a thicker...

If you use your chopping board most days, you should oil it every 3 to 4 weeks, or as soon as the surface starts to look dry, rough or lighter in colour. For heavy use, such as a large family kitchen or daily meal prep, oiling every 2 weeks will keep your cutting board sealed, smoother under the knife and less likely to warp or crack. How often should I oil my chopping board in real life? The simple rule is: oil your chopping board whenever water stops beading on the surface. For most home cooks this works out at:...