Boos Block R02 Maple Wood Edge Grain Reversible Cutting Board Chopping

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Choosing which board you want might not be as simple as it seems due to all of the different options available on the market today. Put your cutting board into the dishwasher. The high heat and water is guaranteed to warp your board at best and split it in half at worst! And based on the 3 key areas that matter for a cutting board, Maple easily beats out Cherry wood. References:

We should explain that wood chopping boards come in two main types of wood grain: end grain and edge grain. Chefs who are serious about prolonging their bamboo cutting board's life and limiting the fragments that can appear after a while of use should consider a care regimen. You should follow simple steps for care every few times you use your cutting board.But, (and this is a big but), hard maple has a reputation of dulling saws and router bits (as it can be so tough to cut). Plus, Maples natural toughness makes this wood type difficult to work with too.

That is why solid materials that have a little give, (enough to absorb those sharp metal edges), are ideal. So cutting boards tend to be made from stuff such as wood, plastic, bamboo and rubber. Teak is highly resistant to bacteria, moisture and stains (no wonder it’s been a historical favorite for boats and furniture) thanks to the closed grain. As a cutting board material is highly resistant and undeniably beautiful. So, lets take a look at the 3 key things you need to consider when comparing Maple against Cherry wood; Durability, Price, and most importantly, Food Safety. Comparison 1: Cherry vs Maple Wood for Durability Is Maple Hard Enough For A Cutting Board? To be honest, a bamboo cutting board is a noble choice. They are environmentally friendly, and a high-quality bamboo board can also offer food safety and hygiene. The bad news is, a bamboo surface is harder and dulls knife blades. This also applies to other options for cutting boards such as glass and ceramic. So, even if for selfish reasons, wood is still the best option. 2. End Grain vs. Edge GrainA good rule to live by is that most woods from edible fruit or nut-bearing trees are fine to use as a cutting board. However, other woods that are commonly used as cutting boards but could create toxicity for the foods you cut on them are: Depth Fraction:If your board depth is 15-3/4", then you would put 15" for board depth and 3/4" as your depth fraction. Cutting boards made of more porous material like wood or bamboo are ideal for using expensive knives on. Porous and softwood or "open grain" wood is better for expensive knives because they can be oiled and will not damage your knives like a glass cutting board might.

Certain exotic woods can be used for cutting boards, like bubinga, canarywood, satinwood, guatambu or jatobá. Won't harm knives as much as glass: The porous consistency of bamboo makes it ideal for protecting your sharp and expensive knives. Bamboo cutting boards will not harm or wear down your knives. The durability of wood is measured by using a Janka Rating. The Janka rating, measures how much force it takes for a small steel ball to make a dent in a piece of wood. Open grain woods are also notoriously hard to clean and dry. Do yourself a favor and don't use open grain woods such as red oak or ash as your cutting board's material. If you do, you may have to clean and condition much more often than other wood types. Even with cleaning and condition, there is no guarantee that open grain woods will not mold or grow bacteria. The Final CutWhat’s more, after you wash and rinse the cutting board, all of that bacteria gets washed away easily too. Use that same cold-water scraping technique when you wash your rubber board, then follow with a hot, sudsy soap up. Both rubber and plastic boards can be left to air-dry since they aren’t prone to warping. This also makes maple easier to repair than cherry if something ever happens to your board so don’t be afraid to get creative with this one in case any accidents occur! Bamboo cutting boards don't last as long as wood cutting boards. The longevity of wood is less if the board is laminated pieces. Any cutting board that has laminate in the creation process will have a shorter lifespan than single wood piece cutting boards. Sanitation of Wood and Bamboo Cutting Boards This is why maple wood furniture and boats from centuries ago are still found intact. This is great for cutting boards as all it takes is routine care to keep your board for years.

The Maple Cutting Board provides an amazing serving tray written by Heather Priesnitz for Christie & Brett Printers Inc. Made from 4mm maple plywood or 3mm birch plywood which will refuse to warp, you’ll get 6 durable slats weaving around impeccably finished rounded corners give you a great display tray for your food. Conclusion Some types of wood can cause allergies due to the small amounts of toxins they may contain. Hence, it’s a good idea to use cutting boards made from fruitwood or wood from nuts like cherry, maple, or walnut. Additional FeaturesThe most important characteristics that make up the composition of every cutting board are listed below. These characteristics can help you to compare wood and bamboo cutting boards better overall and by individual uses. Hardness Also, walnut cutting boards have very small closed pores in the wood. Smaller pores in the wood face mean that walnut is resistant to shrinking and does not need to be oiled very often to condition the wood.