News — moso bamboo

If you’re asking “what’s the best cutting board material for everyday home cooking: bamboo or maple?”, the simple answer is this: for most UK home kitchens that cook 5 to 10 meals a week, a quality moso bamboo board will give you similar knife friendliness to maple, with around 30 to 40% less weight and a far more eco-friendly footprint. Bamboo vs maple: quick comparison for busy cooks Bamboo and maple are both proven cutting board materials, but they suit slightly different priorities. Bamboo (especially moso bamboo) is about 15 to 25% harder than maple on the Janka scale, very...

If you cook most days and want one main kitchen board, acacia hardwood usually lasts longer than bamboo, but if you care most about price and eco-friendly sourcing, Moso bamboo is often the better fit. In our own range, a Large Acacia Board (45x35cm, 2.1kg) typically gives 7 to 10 years of service with weekly use, while a Large Moso Bamboo Board of the same size and 1.8kg weight usually gives around 5 to 8 years. Acacia wood vs Moso bamboo: what actually matters in a kitchen board? When people ask if an acacia chopping board is better than bamboo,...

If you want the best bamboo chopping board for UK kitchens, a large moso bamboo board around 45x35cm and 1.8kg is the sweet spot. In the Deer & Oak range, the Large Bamboo Board (DNO-BCB-LG) at 45x35cm, 1.8kg and £34.99 is the most balanced choice for everyday British cooking. Why moso bamboo works so well in UK kitchens Moso bamboo is naturally dense, which helps protect your knives while still feeling sturdy on the worktop. It absorbs less water than many soft woods, which is handy in cooler, wetter UK climates where boards can stay damp for longer. A board...

If you want your new bamboo chopping board to last 5 to 10 years without cracking or warping, you should season it within the first 24 hours using 2 to 3 teaspoons of food safe mineral oil on each side. Seasoning fills the tiny pores in the moso bamboo, stops moisture soaking in and keeps your kitchen board smoother, safer and easier to clean. Why seasoning a new bamboo cutting board matters Bamboo is naturally dense and hard wearing, but it is still a plant fibre that absorbs water and odours. A new board, especially one made from eco friendly...