Wooden Cutting Boards Review
Wooden cutting boards are made from hard wood, such as maple and oak, and from bamboo as well (which is actually a grass). According to the way they are manufactured, wooden boards may be…
1. End-grain cutting boards: here, each piece of the board is arranged so that the grain of the wood runs vertically. These cutting boards are of very high quality and look like chess-boards. They are harder and more durable than other wooden boards and are more resistant to knife cuts.
2. Flat-grain cutting boards: most wooden cutting boards are flat-grain, perhaps because it is easier to make them. Here, the grain of each piece runs horizontally.
Characteristic features of wooden cutting boards…
- they are visually appealing: this is the classical type of cutting board. Even old, with lots of knife scars on them, these boards look unique. You can bring an accent to the kitchen by leaving a good wooden board on the countertop.
- they don’t blunt the knife blade as fast as other cutting boards, which are harder.
- they are strong and durable if you maintain them properly.
- to a certain extent, knife scars on wooden boards will fade with time.
Disadvantages…
- hard wood cutting boards are heavy (while bamboo boards are light). That’s why some boards have handles. Handles may be carved in the board, projecting out of it, and may have a rough surface to prevent slippage when your hands are wet. (A heavy board is, however, an advantage when you want to knead bread dough manually or do any other harder task.)
- wooden boards usually cannot be used in a dish-washer, though some are specially made for such use.
- they require maintenance if they are to remain in good condition.
- they are porous, which makes them susceptible to bacteria and odors.
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More information about cutting boards can be found in our kitchen cutlery category.
Ganka Vasileva is the owner of http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com, a website containing useful information about the kitchen; about the equipment of this greatly-used room in our home that occupies a special place in our lives. Buying guides for kitchen cutlery, small appliances, cookware & bakeware, kitchen furniture, storage & organization, plumbing, etc.
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