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If you cook a lot of chicken, mince or Sunday roasts, you have probably wondered at some point: are bamboo chopping boards hygienic for raw meat in UK kitchens, or should you stick to plastic? There is plenty of mixed advice online, so let’s clear it up properly. So, are bamboo chopping boards hygienic for raw meat? Yes, good quality bamboo chopping boards can be hygienic for raw meat in UK kitchens, as long as you use and care for them properly. In some ways they can actually be preferable to cheap plastic boards, which quickly end up covered in...

If you live in the UK, you already know what your chopping boards are up against: endless cups of tea, steamy kitchens, and that familiar dampness in the air. It is no surprise a lot of boards end up cupped, cracked or wobbling on the worktop after a few months. The good news? With the right choices, bamboo boards can be both genuinely sustainable and far less likely to warp in our humid UK weather. Here is how to choose wisely, look after them properly and avoid the wobbly board shuffle for good. Why bamboo is a smart sustainable choice...

If you cook a lot, you quickly learn that a thin, wobbly chopping board just doesn’t cut it. Literally. For serious home cooks and busy family kitchens, thick acacia chopping boards over 40 mm are in a different league: quieter, sturdier and far kinder to your knives. In this guide we’ll look at what makes a thick acacia board worth the investment, what to look for if you want something that can handle heavy daily use, and how to keep it in great shape for years. Why choose a thick acacia chopping board for heavy use? Acacia has become a...

If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, your chopping board becomes a bit of a sidekick. It is there for every Sunday roast, quick midweek curry and late night cheese raid. So when you are choosing between carbonised bamboo and acacia, it is worth getting it right. This carbonised, bamboo vs acacia: the ultimate UK kitchen comparison will walk you through the real world differences, not just what looks pretty on Instagram. What is carbonised bamboo, really? Standard bamboo is naturally a pale, blond colour. Carbonised bamboo is what you get when that bamboo is gently heated...