Boos Block R02 Maple Wood Edge Grain Reversible Cutting Board Chopping

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To be honest, a bamboo cutting board is a noble choice. They are environmentally friendly, and a high-quality bamboo board can also offer food safety and hygiene. The bad news is, a bamboo surface is harder and dulls knife blades. This also applies to other options for cutting boards such as glass and ceramic. So, even if for selfish reasons, wood is still the best option. 2. End Grain vs. Edge Grain

Chefs who are serious about prolonging their bamboo cutting board's life and limiting the fragments that can appear after a while of use should consider a care regimen. You should follow simple steps for care every few times you use your cutting board. One of the most essential and overlooked items in a kitchen is your cutting board. A cutting board is used daily and needs to withstand use and time with the sharpest tools in your kitchen. Even though there are several different types of material, you can make some of the best cutting boards out of bamboo and wood. They are available in different woods (maple, beech, birch, teak, walnut, pine) as well as finishes, shapes, and prices. Width Fraction:If your board width is 15-3/4", then you would put 15" for board width and 3/4" as your width fraction. Cutting boards made of more porous material like wood or bamboo are ideal for using expensive knives on. Porous and softwood or "open grain" wood is better for expensive knives because they can be oiled and will not damage your knives like a glass cutting board might.Always use only FDA approved cutting board cream or pure mineral oil to condition your wood cutting boards. Don't Use Open Grain Woods We should explain that wood chopping boards come in two main types of wood grain: end grain and edge grain. When it comes to cutting boards, bamboo and wood are the best you can buy for various purposes and foods. Although both have positives and negatives, bamboo comes out on top as the best versatile cutting board, and wood cutting boards are better for the board's longevity and your knives. Arguably, walnut’s biggest appeal is its darker tones, which is definitely an advantage for heavy use and busy kitchens. 5. Woods To Avoid In Cutting Boards

Overall, walnut is easier to take care of than other wood cutting boards because it is hard and less porous. It is also more durable and less prone to staining. The Lifespan of Bamboo vs. Wood Cutting Boards When it comes to wooden chopping boards, you need to find wood that’s of just the right density. In short, you need wood that is hard, but not too hard. On the downside, maple cutting boards are lighter in color than other woods, so stains are a bit more obvious… Other than that, they’re easy to clean and maintain. Beech

Maple wood’s Janka rating lies just within touching distant of the high end, with a Janka rating of 1450 lbs of force. To clean using hot water, sponge and a light amount of soap, scrub off any foods and fluids that have come into touch with the board. Scientific evidence shows that in cleaning, the volume of water matters more than anything, as it washes away bacteria and particles, so make sure you run it under lots of water and especially on scarred sections that are good at trapping food particles. Replace . We recommend doing a visual inspection of your cutting board every once in a while. If your cutting board shows deep and visible grooves, it’s time to be replaced. This applies to cutting boards of all materials, but if you choose a high quality wooden cutting board , this is not going to happen frequently (which may be the case with, say, a plastic cutting board). If a material has a higher pound-force rating, it is harder. The harder a material is, the better it will be resistant to scratching and divots. Cutting boards with a higher pound-force rating or Janka Hardness Rating are more durable and less prone to being damaged by your knives. Cutting Board Material Although technically bamboo comes under the category of grass rather than wood, it exhibits all the properties of wood. It is sufficiently hard and has less tendency to absorb water, making for easy maintenance. Bamboo grows fast, which meets sustainability requirements. The downside of bamboo cutting boards is that your knives could take a beating if you do a lot of slicing. Pecan Pecan tree (Image: James St. John)

Edging/Corners:Please see diagram below for difference between Standard and Bullnose. Standard is recommended by default.

Colors are commonly used to differentiate cutting boards, avoiding cross-contamination. Red usually means raw meat, yellow means cooked meat, and a green cutting board is usually used for fruits and vegetables. Now, when it comes to cutting boards, the optimal Janka rating range for lumber is between 900 and 1500. That means the wood of the cutting board should be able to handle anywhere from 900 lbs of force to 1500 lbs of force. Although the most common grain pattern in maple wood is straight grain, you can also find birdseye grain patterns and wave patterns in hardwood that are perfect for design. The hardwood used most often comes from the Sugar maple tree which is also the tree that is most commonly seen in Canada and used for maple syrup production likewise.

A bamboo cutting board can be used for meat. However, it needs to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected with boiling water. The high porosity of bamboo and some types of wood cutting boards makes them a less than ideal choice for cutting raw meat, poultry, and fish. And here’s why: Maple Wood will be better for your cutting boards durability, but Cherry Wood will be more forgiving on your kitchen cutlery.

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Sanitizing solution. For additional hygiene, you can sanitize your boards every now and then with a special cleaning solution. For wood cutting boards, you can use an ammonium sanitizer, which is better for organic materials. Prepping food in your kitchen without a cutting board and a knife can be virtually impossible. For those who are eco-conscious, a bamboo cutting board might be the best option. However, there are many benefits to wood cutting boards as well. Read on to find out more about the pros and cons of both bamboo and wood cutting boards. Key Characteristics of Cutting Boards