Bamboo cutting boards: description, selection and care

Cutting boards should be in every modern kitchen. Someone chooses plastic products, someone likes glass or wood products. Recently, bamboo cutting board is in great demand. What is the peculiarity of such a product and how to properly care for it? All answers are already in our material.

In any department of the store you can find a wide variety of cutting boards, among which there are bamboo products.. There are large sets that include cutting boards for meat, vegetables, fish and bread. But you can choose a separate instance. It's no secret that bamboo is not a tree and therefore products from it are made in a special way.

Typically, such plates are made vertically or horizontally. Most modern consumers prefer horizontal options, since such cutting boards look very attractive and original. But the boards made using vertical pressing are considered more durable.

The finished product, which usually consists of two to three layers of pressed boards, necessarily treated with special impregnation, which has a water-repellent and antibacterial property. Such impregnation is completely safe for human health.

A bamboo cutting board is perfect for slicing a wide variety of products. It can be raw meat, fish, vegetables, prepared food. In addition, such bamboo products can be considered multifunctional, since they can safely put hot pots, pans and use them as a stand.

• Before choosing a kitchen accessory, you should learn about it as much as possible. It is necessary to consider all the advantages and disadvantages of the product, which will help to make the right choice. Many modern housewives, who have been using cutting boards from a material such as bamboo for more than a year, managed to appreciate their positive qualities. So, what are the advantages of this product?
• This cutting board made of bamboo is very convenient to use, it is light, smooth, durable and has a low price.
• Another plus is that you can choose a product of any shape and size. For example, there are decorative options that can even become a decoration of the interior of the kitchen, and not just a practical accessory.
• Another feature of this accessory is that the board is completely not afraid of moisture. It will not swell and deform over time, as is usually the case with wood products.
• Due to the fact that it is rather strong and wear-resistant material, such a board will not lose its original appearance for a long time. On it for a long time there will not even be traces, scratches from a sharp knife.
• This kitchen accessory is completely safe to use. It does not absorb odors, which is undoubtedly a plus.
• The product is easy to clean and dries very quickly.

If we talk about the shortcomings, then there are still minor disadvantages. Due to the high hardness of such a product, knives become dull very quickly. In addition, you can not beat off pieces of meat on such a board. If you use a hammer or hatchet to beat meat, then there is a high probability that the structure of the product will be violated. After a while, including due to improper use, the bamboo product may begin to delaminate.

Another disadvantage of this product is that it easily absorbs dyes. Therefore, after cutting, for example, beets, spots may remain on the board.

When choosing a product from bamboo, be sure to pay attention to its shape. As a rule, cutting boards are rectangular, round or oval. It can also be decorative options, in the form of fish or birds. For fish, it is best to choose elongated oval or rectangular shapes. For meat, a rectangular board is perfect, and a round one for vegetables and fruits. For bread, you can choose a decorative option.

Choose products of trusted brands that have official websites where you can find all the necessary information about the products. Reliable information will help you find out if formaldehyde glue was used to manufacture these products. Conscientious manufacturers do not use various chemicals to make cutting boards. Usually they use safe glue, for example, from epoxy resin or hevea juice.

The surface of many kitchen accessories is equipped with a shallow groove at the edges. It is made specifically so that the juice does not drain onto the table while slicing any products. It is very practical and convenient.

In addition, pay attention to the presence of a pen. There are options in durable and stainless metal. Thanks to the ergonomic handle, the board will be conveniently suspended. If you store cutting boards in a kitchen cabinet, it is best to choose items without a handle.

If you want your chosen kitchen accessory to last as long as possible, then you should remember a few rules for caring for such a cutting board.

• The surface of such a product is very easy to clean, so it is recommended to clean it and wash off the remnants of the products immediately after use. This is best done manually using a soft cloth or sponge.Do not wash this product in the dishwasher, otherwise the board will begin to delaminate very quickly.
• In order to get rid of the stain, for example, after cutting beets, you can use salt. It is necessary to apply a small amount of salt on the stain, and then rinse with water, after ten to fifteen minutes.
• Do not use one cutting board for all products, otherwise bacteria and other living organisms that are in meat or raw fish can get into ready-made food and harm your health.

In this video you can watch the production process of cutting boards from bamboo.