News — kitchen bacteria

Yes, chopping boards can harbour bacteria, and tests have found that a poorly cleaned board can carry as many as 200,000 bacteria per square centimetre after raw chicken. The safest option for everyday home cooking is to use at least two boards (one for raw meat and one for ready to eat foods), choose materials that resist deep cuts, and clean your boards within 10 minutes of use with hot soapy water. Why chopping boards harbour bacteria in the kitchen Every time a knife hits your chopping board, it leaves tiny cuts. In a busy kitchen these knife marks collect...