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Get ready to retire your plastic board.
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It gives off an unusual smell during the first few washes.
We were impressed by how well this material held up to knife cuts.
Plus, the manufacturing process breaks down the resins volatile organic compounds into harmless substances.
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It accommodates not only juices but also food debris or trimmings.
There arent any grooves to catch juices.
Given its lower price compared to other wood cutting board sets, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality.
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It stains easier than other wood cutting boards.
Based on our observations, the heavier weight helps to anchor it firmly on the counter.
Luckily, its dishwasher safe, and the grips are removable to prevent food particles from culminating underneath them.
Cutting juicy meats can get messy due to the absence of a juice canal.
The John Boos Chop-N-Slice Board makes it easy to prepare multiple ingredients simultaneously without risk of overcrowding.
Most of the features are considered customizations, which cost extra.
We customized ours with all of the available add-ons including the juice grooves, finger grooves, and feet.
A thinner one is easier to handle and store, he says.
However, you don’t want a board that is too thin because it can easily warp and split.
Grain
All wood is either closed grained or open grained.
you might think of the grain as similar to the pores of your skin.
Juice Canal
A juice canal is an indentation or groove around the perimeter of a cutting board.
We also like that walnut has a high resistance to moisture and bacteria.
Questions You Might Ask
Which wood is the best for a cutting board?
Are wood cutting boards better than plastic?
However, wood surpasses plastic in several ways.
The natural texture of wood is better for knife blades, helping to maintain their sharpness longer.
Wood therefore is considered safer for food prep.
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How long do wood cutting boards last?
Take Our Word for It
This article was written byKalea Martin, a writer forReal Simple.
To compile these recommendations, we tested and compared several wood cutting boards and assessed their performance.
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