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wood vs plastic chopping boards which is more hygienic
If you want the most hygienic everyday cutting board for home cooking, a well maintained wooden chopping board is usually safer than plastic over 5 to 10 years of use, because wood can trap and starve bacteria inside the fibres while plastic boards often develop deep grooves that can hold germs even after washing. Wood vs plastic chopping boards: the hygiene facts So which is more hygienic in a real kitchen, wood or plastic? Research from food safety labs has repeatedly shown that bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella die off more quickly on several hardwoods and bamboo than on...