How to disinfect a chopping board properly?
If you want to know how to disinfect a chopping board properly, the most reliable method at home is to wash it in hot water at around 60°C with washing up liquid, then disinfect with either a 1:20 thin bleach solution or white vinegar, and allow it to air dry upright for at least 30 minutes. Done like this after every use with raw meat, a quality wooden or bamboo cutting board can stay hygienic for 5 to 10 years. Why proper chopping board disinfection matters Your kitchen board is one of the busiest surfaces in your home. Raw chicken,...
Best chopping board for raw meat hygiene?
If you want the best chopping board for raw meat hygiene, choose a non porous, easy to sanitise board that you keep for meat only. In our range, the Deer & Oak Carbonised Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.9kg) is the most hygienic choice for raw meat because it is dense, pre oiled and large enough to contain juices safely. What makes a chopping board hygienic for raw meat? Raw chicken, beef and pork carry bacteria such as Campylobacter and Salmonella. A hygienic chopping board for raw meat needs to do three simple things: Limit juice spread with enough surface area, ideally...
Can chopping boards harbour bacteria?
Yes, chopping boards can harbour bacteria, and tests have found that a poorly cleaned board can carry as many as 200,000 bacteria per square centimetre after raw chicken. The safest option for everyday home cooking is to use at least two boards (one for raw meat and one for ready to eat foods), choose materials that resist deep cuts, and clean your boards within 10 minutes of use with hot soapy water. Why chopping boards harbour bacteria in the kitchen Every time a knife hits your chopping board, it leaves tiny cuts. In a busy kitchen these knife marks collect...
Pre oiled acacia board
If you are asking “what’s the best pre oiled acacia board for everyday chopping and serving?”, the most versatile choice in the Deer & Oak range is the Medium Acacia Board DNO-ACB-MD, which measures 38x28cm, weighs 1.5kg and arrives pre oiled so you can use it straight from the box. Why choose a pre oiled acacia board? A pre oiled acacia board solves three common kitchen problems in one go: dry cracking wood, staining from foods like beetroot, and water soaking into the grain. Because the acacia wood is treated with food safe oil before it reaches your worktop, the...