News — plastic vs wood cutting board hygiene

If you are asking “what’s the best cutting board for hygiene at home”, the most practical answer for most British kitchens is a set of separate plastic boards for raw meat and fish plus a high quality wood board for ready to eat foods and everyday prep. Used with hot water washing and regular oiling, a wood board can safely last 5 to 10 years, while plastic boards often need replacing every 12 to 24 months once they are deeply scarred. Plastic vs wood cutting board hygiene: what actually matters? Hygiene is less about a single “safe” material and more...