News — hygienic meat prep

If you clean them properly, high quality wooden chopping boards are hygienic for meat and can safely last 5 to 10 years in a busy kitchen. In fact, several studies have shown that bacteria on wood can die off faster than on plastic, as long as you wash, dry and maintain the board correctly. Are wooden chopping boards hygienic for meat? The short answer is yes, wooden chopping boards are hygienic for meat when you: Wash them in hot, soapy water after every use Dry them upright within 30 minutes so moisture does not linger Oil them every 4 to...