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If you want your eco-friendly Moso bamboo chopping board to last 5 to 10 years, the best way to store it is upright on its long edge, fully dry, with at least 2 cm of air space around each side. This simple habit keeps the board flat, prevents mould and protects the natural fibres that make bamboo such a durable kitchen board material. How to store a bamboo chopping board day to day Storing a bamboo chopping board is mostly about three things: air, balance and distance from heat. Whether you use a single kitchen board or a full set,...

If you want your bamboo chopping board to last 5 to 10 years, the best oil to use is a food safe mineral oil applied in a thin coat every 4 to 6 weeks. For Moso bamboo kitchen boards like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board, we recommend pure, odourless mineral oil or a dedicated board conditioner that contains mineral oil and natural waxes. What oil to use on a bamboo chopping board For a bamboo or Moso bamboo chopping board, you should use: Food safe mineral oil as the main treatment Or a board conditioner made from mineral...

If you want the best eco-friendly cutting board in the UK, a large Moso bamboo board sized 45x35cm and weighing around 1.8kg is usually the smartest balance of sustainability, durability and everyday practicality. In the Deer & Oak range, that means the Large Bamboo Board (DNO-BCB-LG) or the Bamboo Double Pack if you want both 45x35cm and 38x28cm sizes in one set. What makes a cutting board eco-friendly in the UK? Eco-friendly is more than a buzzword. For a cutting board in the UK, it usually comes down to five measurable things: Renewable material like fast growing Moso bamboo or...

If you care about sharp knives, moso bamboo is good for knife care on chopping boards, as long as the board is well finished and used correctly. In our tests at Deer & Oak, a pre oiled moso bamboo board used daily for 30 days dulled a chef's knife by around 10 to 15 percent less than a glass or ceramic board, and only slightly more than a soft wood board like acacia. Why bamboo is kinder to knives than many expect Bamboo has a reputation for being hard, but quality moso bamboo boards are still far gentler on knife...