At the earliest time, people used wooden chopping boards because they were easy to obtain and had low cost. Later, with the discovery of society, chopping boards made of various materials began to appear, such as bamboo chopping boards, plastic chopping boards, stainless steel chopping boards and children's antibacterial chopping boards. So, what's the difference between these chopping boards? How should we choose when buying them?
Bamboo chopping block is the most widely used bamboo chopping block in the family now. In terms of materials, bamboo is a natural green material, lighter and harder than wood, with more reliable quality and safe use. However, it should be noted that when purchasing bamboo cutting boards, try to connect the fixed bamboo cutting boards with bolts or bamboo sticks, and don't choose bamboo cutting boards bonded with glue, because the glue that bonds the cutting boards contains substances harmful to human health. Don't buy cutting boards that look particularly white or smell pungent.
Solid wood cutting board Solid wood cutting board is the earliest used cutting board. A board and a stump can be used as chopping boards. Solid wood cutting board has moderate hardness, strong toughness, no knife injury and very firm use. But this kind of chopping board is generally heavy and inconvenient to carry. Because solid wood is soft, there will be knife marks after cutting vegetables, which is not easy to clean; Moreover, solid wood has strong water absorption, is not easy to dry and is easy to breed bacteria.
There are many kinds of solid wood chopping boards, so don't choose those that contain toxic substances or smells, such as ebony. You can choose the chopping board made of ironwood, oak or ginkgo. These materials are of good quality, safe and reliable.
Plastic cutting board The advantage of plastic cutting board is light weight and easy to carry. However, the shortcomings are also very prominent. It is not suitable for cutting greasy food, and the plastic is not easy to clean with grease. Moreover, the plastic cutting board is not resistant to high temperature, and if it is used to cut high-temperature food, it will easily lead to the deformation of the cutting board. Most importantly, plastic cutting boards are mainly made of polypropylene, polyethylene and other materials, and some chemical additives may be added during production, so the quality and safety cannot be guaranteed, especially in some small workshops.
When choosing plastic cutting board, you should choose a regular manufacturer with quality assurance; Choose translucent colors instead of small factories and dark chopping boards, most of which are made of waste plastics and contain many toxic and harmful substances.
Stainless steel cutting board Stainless steel cutting board is heavy in weight, smooth in surface, easy to clean and difficult to breed bacteria. Stainless steel has high hardness and can be used for cutting vegetables, but it can't be cut or chopped, otherwise it will hurt both the knife and the cutting board. There is also the sound when the knife hits the cutting board, which many people find harsh.
Baby food supplement board This is a cutting board specially designed for babies, which is used to make complementary food for babies. This cutting board is small and light, easy to clean and disinfect. It can be directly scalded with boiling water or exposed to the sun.
According to the materials and usage of various chopping boards, it is suggested that solid wood chopping boards should be preferred, followed by bamboo chopping boards, and then stainless steel chopping boards. Generally, plastic chopping boards are not recommended.
Tip: After using the chopping board, rinse it in time, dry it, and then put it in a ventilated place. It is best to stand upright or hang it. Don't be close to the wall or flat, because the other side can't be dried, and it is easy to get wet and moldy.