News — oil bamboo board

If you want a bamboo chopping board to last 5 to 10 years, you should oil it every 3 to 4 weeks, because a well oiled Moso bamboo board absorbs up to 30% less water and is far less likely to crack, warp or stain. So when someone asks, "How do I keep a bamboo cutting board in good condition?", the most reliable answer is simple: clean it properly, then oil it regularly with a food safe oil. Why oil a bamboo chopping board in the first place? Bamboo is naturally dense, but it is still a natural fibre that...