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Are wooden chopping boards hygienic with oil

If you season and re oil a wooden chopping board every 4 to 6 weeks with a food safe oil, it can be just as hygienic as plastic and often safer, because properly oiled wood naturally slows bacteria growth. In other words, yes, wooden chopping boards are hygienic with oil, as long as you clean them correctly and keep the surface sealed. Why oiled wooden chopping boards are hygienic Wood has natural antibacterial properties. Studies show that common kitchen bacteria can die off on wood within a few hours, especially when the board is kept dry between uses. When you...

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