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If you cook most days, your chopping board probably works harder than anything else in your kitchen. A few knife marks are a badge of honour. Deep gouges, black spots and lingering smells? Not so charming. So how do you know when those scratched wooden chopping boards are still perfectly safe and when they really do need to be retired? Here is how to spot when to replace scratched wooden chopping boards, and how to keep your next one in good condition for longer. Why scratches on wooden chopping boards matter Wood is naturally hygienic. Good quality bamboo, carbonised bamboo...

If you enjoy making sushi at home or you often prep salmon, cod or prawns, you have probably wondered: is acacia better than bamboo for chopping boards with raw fish? It is a fair question. Raw fish can be a bit fussier than your usual veg and bread, so the board you choose really does matter. What raw fish actually needs from a chopping board Before we compare acacia and bamboo, it helps to know what raw fish is asking of your board. In an ideal world, a board for raw fish should be: Low porosity so it does not...

If you love a tidy kitchen and hate cross contamination, a colour coded system for your chopping boards is one of the simplest upgrades you can make. Pair that with the warmth and character of acacia wood and you get something that’s practical, hygienic and genuinely lovely to cook with. In this guide we’ll walk through the top 5 acacia chopping boards for colour coded kitchen systems, how to use them, and a few tips to keep them looking beautiful for years. Why acacia works so well in a colour coded kitchen Before we get into the top 5, it’s...

Raw chicken on the board is where food safety really matters. Carbonised bamboo looks beautiful in a modern kitchen, but when it has just had raw poultry on it, style takes a back seat. Hygiene comes first. In this guide we will walk through exactly how to clean carbonised bamboo chopping boards after raw poultry prep, keep them safe and smelling fresh, and avoid the mistakes that quietly ruin good boards. Why carbonised bamboo needs special care Carbonised bamboo is bamboo that has been heat treated to deepen the colour and bring out that rich, coffee toned finish. It is...