When it comes to buying a cutting board, it’s easy to decide that wood is indeed the best material to use. However, with the huge variety of wood cutting boards, such as our extravagant collection from Walnut Cutting Boards, it’s hard to decide which will suit your needs best. By reading this article, your decision will be made.
Wood boards come in many varieties, including walnut, maple and cherry. The type of wood used to make a cutting board affects not only its quality and sanitation, but can help keep your kitchen knives in good condition as well.
When it comes to making a choice between cutting boards, we believe you shouldn’t have to compromise on beauty or functionality. Walnut wood, without a doubt, has the most elegant look and go hand-in-hand with food safety. The porous, soft grains of walnut wood makes it a cutting surface that won’t dull your knives and is considered to be one of the safest varieties of woods to prepare your food on.
When it comes to choosing the right kind of wood cutting board, experts recommend avoiding open grain woods with pores that can harbour bacteria. These types of wood include oak and ash. Other types may contain toxins, including several exotic varieties. Teak is another famous wood type used to make cutting boards, however it’s known to cause quick wear on knives and isn’t recommended. Bamboo cutting boards are also known to cause damage to blades and crack more easily.
According to experts, the best quality cutting boards are those made by closed grain hardwood from edible fruit and nut trees. These woods contain no toxins that, which can leach out, and are safe for contact with food. Out of the variety of closed grain woods, walnut, cherry and maple are the most popular. These woods have small pores and a smoother surface, making them less friendly to bacteria.
With good care and maintenance, a walnut cutting board can last for years. With such a beautiful look, they don’t have to be used solely in the kitchen, but can also become a decorative item for anywhere in your home with a simple engraving. Make sure to check out our vast selection of models and request your free quote today!
