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Are bamboo cutting boards more sanitary than plastic?
If you wash and dry them properly after each use, moso bamboo cutting boards are typically more sanitary than plastic because they absorb less water, scar less deeply and naturally discourage bacteria growth by up to around 80% compared with heavily scored plastic boards. In practical terms, a well cared for bamboo board used daily can stay food safe for 5 to 10 years, while a plastic board with deep knife grooves may need replacing in under 2 years to maintain similar hygiene. How bamboo and plastic cutting boards really compare for hygiene So are bamboo cutting boards more sanitary...