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14 February 2012

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Which type of cutting boards are the most sanitary – Cutting Boards Reviews

There are many type of cutting boards, but which type of cutting boards are the most sanitary? This guide compare cutting boards with 5 kinds of material, you can make a decision after read this Cutting Boards Reviews.

Wood Cutting Boards

Advantages

* Easy on knives

* High-end boards can be refinished

* Attractive

* Can be as sanitary as plastic

Disadvantages

* Prone to nicks, scratches

* Need to be seasoned periodically

* Not dishwasher safe

* Varying quality depending on the wood and construction

Wood cutting boards look elegant, and most experts say that wooden boards, despite their reputation, can be just as sanitary as plastic cutting boards. More expensive end-grain cutting boards (also called butcher block boards) are durable and can be sanded and refinished, extending their life.

Bamboo

Advantages

* Renewable resource

* Attractive and durable

* Natural bacteria-fighting properties

* Easy on knives

* Renewable resource

* Attractive and durable

* Natural bacteria-fighting properties

* Easy on knives

Disadvantages

* Not dishwasher-safe

* Periodic seasoning needed

* Quality varies

* Cheap bamboo will splinter

Bamboo takes just three to six years to grow, so it is a more eco-friendly resource than trees. Bamboo cutting boards offer many of the same advantages and disadvantages of wood; like wood, quality varies considerably. Price will usually be an indication.

Composite

Advantages

* Dishwasher-safe

* Durable

* Easy to clean

* Attractive

Disadvantages

* May give off odor when wet

* Harder on knives than other types

* Not very eco-friendly

Composite cutting boards are made of fibers bound with glue or resin, sometimes with a wood laminate top. They are easy to clean, dishwasher-safe and more resistant to scratches and gouges than wood or plastic, but they’ll eventually wear out as well. Some say they can sound “clackety” or give off an odor when wet.

Plastic

Advantages

* Easy to clean

* Inexpensive

* Gentle on knives

* Some are color coded

* Dishwasher-safe

Disadvantages

* Wear out quickly

* Gouges, scratches can harbor bacteria

* Not as attractive as wood or bamboo

* Quality varies

* Not eco-friendly

Although some major studies say wood can be more sanitary than plastic cutting boards, agencies including the Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture recommend plastic. But deep gouges can retain bacteria and become hard to disinfect, so you have to use common sense on when to retire them and buy new ones.

Glass

Advantages

* Sanitary

* Durable

* Attractive

Disadvantages

* Damages knives

* Prone to chips, breakage

Experts say that if you care about cutlery, do not subject your knives to hard cutting boards made of glass, stone, ceramics or metal. They are easy to clean, but one credible review says a glass board can dull a good knife after just 10 uses.

Cutting Story – From In My Room Documentary


Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife


Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef’s Knife


$40.00


40520 Features: -Chef’s knife. -Fibrox collection. -Fibrox non slip handle. -High carbon fine grain stainless steel blade. -Taper ground blade for perfect chopping. Specifications: -Made in Switzerland. -Victorinox provides Lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. -Blade: 8” . -Overall dimensions: 2.25” H x 15.25” W x 0.75” D….

OXO Good Grips Multi-Purpose Pastry Scraper/Chopper


OXO Good Grips Multi-Purpose Pastry Scraper/Chopper


$4.99


Designed to scrape and split bread dough as you work with it on a board, this tool has an extra comfy handle….

Progressive International HGT-11 Folding Mandoline Slicer


Progressive International HGT-11 Folding Mandoline Slicer


$12.95


Slice and julienne vegetables evenly into thick or thin slices with ease using this folding mandoline slicer from Progressive. This versatile and efficient gadget uses three double sided cutting blades to provide six cutting option; thin slice, super thin julienne, medium slice, thin julienne, thick slice, and thick julienne. The blades are made of stainless steel for edge retention and efficiency…

Julian Bream Ultimate Guitar Collection


Julian Bream Ultimate Guitar Collection


$6.77



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Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor


$15.19


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$9.99



Professional Library Series: The Art of Cutting with Vicki Payne


Professional Library Series: The Art of Cutting with Vicki Payne


$19.95


Vicki Payne explains and demonstrates how to develop your cutting skills. Learn how to work with a paper pattern, light box cutting techniques and production cutting using a strip and circle cutter. You will learn hundreds of techniques and tips that will increase your ability ….

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$1.99



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Scott Joplin [VHS]


$9.98



AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener


AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener


$5.50


This knife shapener sharpens any double edge blade whether serrated or plain, thick or thin and it will do it faster than youd believe possible. AccuSharp sharpeners are the best, easiest and fastest sharpeners around. The difference is in the specially formulated, precision ground and mounted tungsten carbide blades….


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