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wood vs plastic chopping board which is more hygienic
If you want the most hygienic everyday cutting surface for a home kitchen, a well maintained wooden chopping board is usually safer than a plastic one, because bacteria sink into the wood and die off within a few hours, while plastic boards often keep live bacteria in deep knife scars unless they’re disinfected after every use. Wood vs plastic chopping board: what the science actually says Several food safety studies have shown that common bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella survive for less than 3 hours on many hardwoods, while the same bacteria can still be found on scored...