Selection And Identification Of Cutting Boards

How to choose a cutting board
Common bamboo boards on the market are made of bamboo, wood, and plastic, but qualified bamboo boards should be made of natural plants, with a sturdy material that is not easy to crack or fall off. Dirt is not easily stuck in the gaps, is relatively clean, and is more convenient to clean. Bamboo chopping boards are easy to air dry, less prone to mold, and have no odor, making them a great choice. The only downside is that bamboo chopping boards, due to their insufficient thickness, are mostly made by splicing and cannot withstand heavy blows during use. Therefore, it is best to use them to cut vegetables or fruits, while chopping meat is not very suitable.
Wooden cutting boards have a thick material and strong toughness, making them suitable for chopping meat or cutting hard food. However, during use, it is easy to chop wood residue and mix it with meat and vegetables to eat into the body, which can be harmful to health in the long run. In addition, wooden cutting boards can accumulate dirt and are difficult to clean after being used for a long time. Some wood, such as poplar, is prone to cracking and can easily breed bacteria when reused. Due to the strong water absorption of wooden cutting boards, they are not easy to air dry. If left in a humid environment for a long time, they are prone to mold, leading to the occurrence of intestinal diseases. Therefore, it is best to soak wooden cutting boards in vegetable oil for 2 hours before use to prevent cracking. When purchasing a chopping board, be sure to choose wood that is reassuring. A chopping board made of white fruit wood, soapwood, birch, or willow is better.
In addition, there is a natural rubber wood cutting board made of selected natural rubber wood, which is moderately soft and hard, not easy to damage the knife, not easy to deform, and not easy to burst; Will not produce sawdust during use; Moisture and mold prevention; Natural sterilization, easy to clean; Tough and heavy, beautiful and elegant, durable, it is a type that can be considered.
Plastic cutting boards are mostly made of polypropylene, polyethylene, and other materials, and are not suitable for cutting oily foods, otherwise they are difficult to clean. Plastic cutting boards are not resistant to high temperatures, and hot objects can easily deform when cut on them. Some cutting boards contain plasticizers such as lead and cadmium, and long-term use may even pose a risk of cancer; Some rough plastic cutting boards are also prone to cutting into small pieces, which can enter the body with food and cause damage to the liver and kidneys.
Regardless of the type of cutting board, it should be cleaned promptly after use, hung vertically in a ventilated place, and allowed to air dry. Do not place it tightly against the wall or flat, otherwise the other side cannot be dried, which can easily breed mold. When cleaning, you can use a hard brush dipped in detergent to scrub, and then rinse repeatedly with clean water. You can also use hot water to wash, which can have a bactericidal effect.
Generally, household chopping boards are made of ebony (commonly known as iron wood) or bamboo pieces glued together, and are more popular due to their strength and non peeling properties. However, oolong wood often contains certain odors and toxic substances. Using it as a cutting board not only pollutes dishes, but also easily causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Cutting boards glued with bamboo sheets often contain certain amounts of formaldehyde and benzene in the adhesive, which is also harmful to the human body.