Chopping boards are an indispensable product in our home life and restaurants. A good cutting board has a long service life, does not fall off during use, and is not harmful to our human body. We all know that there are many materials for cutting boards. Cutting boards made of different materials have different effects and prices. So when buying, everyone pays more attention to which material is better for cutting boards? The following is Let me introduce the relevant content to you in detail.
What material is good for cutting boards
1. Common cutting boards on the market are made of bamboo, wood and plastic, but qualified bamboo cutting boards should be made of natural plants. The material is relatively strong and not easy to crack or fall off. Dirt is not easily stuck in the gaps. It is cleaner and easier to clean. Bamboo cutting boards are a good choice because they are easy to air-dry, not prone to mold, and have no odor. The only drawback is that bamboo cutting boards are not thick enough and are mostly made of spliced ??pieces. They cannot withstand heavy blows when used, so they are best used for cutting vegetables or fruits, but not suitable for chopping meat.
2. The wooden cutting board is very thick and tough, and is more suitable for chopping meat or cutting hard food. However, during use, it is easy to chop out the wood residue and mix it with meat and vegetables and eat it into the body, which is harmful to health in the long run. In addition, if a wooden cutting board is used for a long time, the cut marks will easily accumulate dirt, making it difficult to clean. Some woods, such as poplar, are prone to cracking and are more likely to breed bacteria if used repeatedly. Because wooden cutting boards have strong water absorption and are not easy to dry, if they are left in a humid environment for a long time, they will easily become moldy and lead to intestinal diseases. Therefore, it is best to soak wooden cutting boards in vegetable oil for 2 hours before use, so that they are not easy to crack. When buying a cutting board, be sure to choose reliable wood. Cutting boards made of ginkgo wood, saponaria wood, birch or willow are better.
3. There is also a natural oak cutting board, which is made of selected natural oak. It is moderately soft and hard, not easy to hurt the knife, not easy to deform, not easy to burst; it will not produce sawdust when used; it is moisture-proof and mildew-proof. ; Natural sterilization, easy to clean; tough, thick, beautiful and durable, it is a type that can be considered.
4. Plastic cutting boards are mostly made of polypropylene, polyethylene, etc., and are not suitable for cutting greasy foods, otherwise they will be difficult to clean. Plastic cutting boards are not resistant to high temperatures and can easily deform when hot things are cut on them. Some cutting boards contain plasticizers such as lead and cadmium, which may even cause cancer if used for a long time; while some plastic cutting boards with rough texture are easy to cut into pieces and enter the body with food, causing damage to the liver and kidneys.
5. Generally, household cutting boards are made of oolong wood (commonly known as ironwood) or bamboo chips. They are more popular because they are strong and do not peel. However, oolong wood often contains certain odors and toxic substances. Using it as a cutting board will not only contaminate the dishes, but also easily cause abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Chopping boards glued with bamboo chips often contain a certain amount of formaldehyde and benzene in the adhesive, which is also harmful to the human body.
Generally speaking, the editor recommends that you buy a natural oak cutting board. Of course, it is more expensive. If it is used to cut fruits, you can also buy a bamboo cutting board, which is relatively expensive. For other products made of plastic cutting boards, oolong wood cutting boards and other materials, they all have certain shortcomings during use. Cutting boards are closely related to our lives, and they are related to our diet and health, so it is recommended that everyone buy products of good brands, even if they are more expensive.