Cutting Board

When in the market for a kitchen cutting board, a number of things to consider. What material is best - wood, plastic or glass? If a wood panel, Do I need an end grain or flat grain board? This article explores these questions in an attempt to help you choose the right board for you.

What material should I choose?

Basically, there are three options - wood, plastic and glass. To answer this question, we must determine how the Board is to be used. Will preparing raw meat or vegetables mostly or both? How often do you use - daily, weekly or monthly? Some tips are better for some purposes than others. Below is a list of different types of tables and their characteristics.

 End Planks of wood grain

This is the top of the line in the wood cutting boards. Grain end means that wooden boards are arranged so the grain of the wood runs vertically (up and down). Therefore, one end of each table is positioned so that the cutting surface is actually the end of many individual pieces of hardwood. With an end grain board, when the knife meets the surface during cutting, the grain of the wood actually separates. The following is closes when the knife is removed. Therefore, not cutting the wood itself, but cutting between the fibers is more friendly with a razor's edge.

These boards are long lasting and are often passed between generations. They are also beautiful in appearance makes them an attractive addition to any kitchen.

Flat Grain Cutting Boards

This type of cutting board is made from wooden boards arranged horizontally so that the edges of the boards are the cut surface. In general, these boards are reversible, so you can extend the life of the board by using both sides. Unlike end-grain boards, without But the knife cuts in the wood that can cause scarring.

Never the less, this type of joints are among the most popular because of its great value. The reason for this is that they are much easier to manufacture.

The plastic cutting boards

Plastic boards are made of polyethylene and are sometimes called PE cutting boards. The The main advantage of such plaques is ease of cleaning - which are dishwasher safe. Moreover, can acquire and use different colors for different purposes depending on the color. Red, for example, could be for raw meat while green is used for vegetables.

Due to the smooth surface of plastic plates, knives eventually cause furrows on the surface that can harbor bacteria.

Chambers glass cutting

Glass panels are extremely hard on the knives. This is due to the fact that the glass is harder than the best steel used in knives. Knives have been known to chip, dent or even roll as you used to cut glass. Moreover, glass can be broken or chipped so it is possible to achieve in his food. The advantage of glass is the ease of cleaning. They are dishwasher safe.

I hope this will give you the information you need to href = "http://www.qualitybutcherblocks.com"> choosing a cutting board that is right for you.

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Can you cut the meat in a bamboo cutting board?

I am thinking of buying a bamboo cutting board, but I wonder if it is porous - it save for cutting raw meat on cutting board or just to say things like vegetables? Thank you.

This is a better cutting surface as not dull the blade of his knife as the composite blades. Just take care of it properly.

Cutting Board

Cutting Board