KitchenCraft Extra Large Chopping Board, Non Toxic Plastic, White, 44 x 30 cm

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It is important to use separate chopping boards for raw meats and vegetables, and to clean the boards thoroughly after each use. Staying unscored after hefty knife use, it wiped down easily and seemed more water resistant than others when given a thorough hand-wash. Additional hand-washing and drying ensured it stayed fresh-looking without staining, compared to some other wooden boards we tried. We poured water over boards with moats to check whether the groove captured all the liquid – in an everyday kitchen, a substandard moat equals wasted meat juices. Nevertheless, this bargain performed well, cleaning like a dream in the dishwasher and stashing away snugly in the narrowest of cupboard spaces.

KitchenCraft Extra Large Chopping Board, Non Toxic Plastic

But as our review reveals, you don’t need to spend a small fortune to get a quality chopping board, and when you think of how often you slice, dice, cut and carve ingredients, spending time considering your choice of board is a no-brainer.You’re unlikely to run out of space when you’re using this chunky, solid wood board, which measures in at a hefty 46 x 34cm. Whether the Christmas turkey or a Sunday rib of beef, this board will make every single carving an occasion, holding meat in place with screw-in stainless steel spikes.

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A bad chopping board will crack under pressure (quite literally), warp in heat, spill juices all over your work surface and harbour nasty bacteria if you’re not careful when washing it. A chopping board, also known as a cutting board, is a flat surface that is used for cutting and preparing food.

As per the instructions, we used coarse salt and a lemon to keep this no-soak worktop saver scrubbed clean between different foods in one chopping session. A wooden chopping board shouldn’t be exposed to lots of water as it might warp or crack, and if you’re a real geek you should treat it with oil to keep it shipshape. Cutting and chopping: Chopping boards are primarily used for cutting and chopping food, such as vegetables, fruits, meats, and cheeses. Salvaged paper is compressed to make a rock solid board that can withstand heavy duty use without blunting knives. Plastic chopping boards are the backbone of all culinary masterpieces, it's the piece of kitchen equipment that often gets overlooked but is essential when it comes to food preparation.

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Extra functions and aesthetics: boards come in all shapes and sizes – some with spikes to secure meat, others with knife sharpeners and folding sides. Whether you’re after a beautiful marble effect glass worktop saver or trendy wooden chopping board, you can keep your surfaces protected whilst adding a stylish accessory to your kitchen with our wonderful collection of Chopping Boards. However, they’re more likely to absorb odours and stains than plastic chopping boards, although hard wood is less absorbent than soft. Many people like a solid wooden board, some of which are good-looking enough to double as a serving platter. It’s important to choose a cutting board that is durable, easy to clean, and appropriate for the type of food you will be cutting and preparing.Grooves on either side led to a narrowed ‘slope’ at one end of the board, great for sliding chopped ingredients into a pan easily.