A chopping board is an underestimated and neglected element of kitchen equipment. But it is hard to imagine cooking without a chopping board! A well-chosen high-quality board is not only convenient when cutting or chopping, but also a guarantee of maintaining hygiene and serving healthy dishes. The ideal chopping board should be easy to clean and resistant to mechanical damage. Does the ideal exist? See for yourself!
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How often should you replace chopping boards?
Cutting boards are perceived as indestructible and many people believe that they can be used for years. This is not true. A cutting board has a relatively short lifespan. Experienced chefs believe that an average board can last about a year, after which it must be thrown away and a new one must be purchased.
How do you know if your cutting board is worn out? This applies equally to wooden and plastic boards. If there are scratches, noticeable grooves and dents, and the surface becomes rough, the board needs to be replaced.
In the case of wooden boards, sanding them may be the solution, but you have to remember that wood is very absorbent and, along with moisture, it takes in various microorganisms. A new board is protected against such an eventuality, but sanding removes the protective layer.
It is definitely easier to keep a plastic, glass or stone cutting board clean. The latter two types are considered the most durable, but they also have their drawbacks – scratches and dents can damage the knife. Which means that a damaged board needs to be replaced.
What material is the healthiest cutting board?
Experts recommend two types of boards – glass and bamboo. Glass boards do not absorb moisture or odours and as such are great for preparing dishes with raw meat or fish. Bamboo boards, on the other hand, are a special type of wooden chopping boards – they do not absorb moisture, so there is no risk of bacteria developing on their surface.
The choice between a wooden and glass board is often based not only on health-promoting properties, but also on the kitchen design. There is nothing wrong with that, provided that the choice concerns high-quality products. It is rather pointless to look favorably on plastic cutting boards. They scratch easily and absorb odors, their only advantage is a relatively low price.
Is it worth choosing a tempered glass cutting board?
Tempered glass is resistant to mechanical damage such as scratching, so even intensive cutting will not damage the board. There is a small risk of damaging (blunting) the knife, but there is a way to deal with it - a good quality knife and cutting without intensive pressure. Tempered glass cutting boards can be washed in the dishwasher, which certainly makes it easier to maintain hygiene. In addition, as mentioned above, the glass does not absorb odors or water. There is no risk of stains or streaks appearing on it.
Glass chopping boards are a guarantee of hygiene and aesthetic appearance. Such a board looks flawless even after long use and can be a kitchen decoration. When choosing a tempered glass board, remember that glass is glass. It can break when dropped on the floor. However, such accidents in the kitchen are very rare.
Cutting boards at the Onninen wholesaler
The Onninen installation wholesaler offers only certified cutting boards, which significantly exceed the quality of the average products of a similar type offered in stores. Both wooden boards such as the Pyramis cutting board and glass cutting boards made of tempered glass Franke from the Onninen wholesaler meet standards confirmed by approvals and certificates.