Should I use separate chopping boards for fish and veg?
If you prepare raw fish and fresh vegetables at home more than once a week, then yes, you should use separate chopping boards for fish and veg to cut the risk of cross contamination by up to 60% compared with using a single board and casual rinsing. The simplest way is to keep one clearly designated board for raw fish and another for vegetables and ready to eat foods, and to stick to that system every time you cook. Why separate chopping boards for fish and veg make sense Raw fish can carry bacteria such as Vibrio and Salmonella, as...
How do I clean a wooden cutting board?
If you want your wooden cutting board to last 5 to 10 years, the best way to clean it is to wash it by hand in warm soapy water for 20 to 30 seconds, rinse, dry with a towel straight away, then stand it upright to air dry fully. Never put a wooden board in the dishwasher and never leave it to soak. Daily cleaning: the simple 4 step routine Whether you use a compact 38x28cm board or a large 45x35cm board, the basic cleaning method is the same. Here is the routine we recommend for every Deer & Oak...
Big wooden chopping board for meat
If you are asking “what’s the best big wooden chopping board for meat?”, the most practical size for home kitchens is a board around 45x35cm and at least 1.8kg in weight. In the Deer & Oak range, the Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg) and the Large Acacia Board (45x35cm, 2.1kg) are the top choices if you want a big, steady cutting board for meat that will last for years with simple oiling and hand washing. Why a big wooden chopping board is better for meat When you are carving a roast chicken, resting a 2 kg beef joint or portioning...
Best bamboo chopping board for meat and veg separate?
If you want the best bamboo chopping board set to keep meat and veg completely separate, the Deer & Oak Bamboo Double Pack (DNO-BCB-2PK) is the most practical choice, giving you two dedicated Moso bamboo boards in 45x35cm and 38x28cm sizes so raw meat and vegetables never share a surface. Why separate bamboo boards are safer for meat and veg Using one chopping board for everything makes it far easier for raw chicken juices to touch salad leaves or fruit. That is exactly what you want to avoid. Food Standards Agency advice is clear: use separate boards for raw meat...