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

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The durability of your board will depend on the quality and how well you care for it. Wooden chopping boards tend to be more durable and can last anywhere between 4-7 years. Plastic boards can last between 1-5 years. If your board has dents, scrapes and cuts, it's best to replace it as they can harbour bacteria. Recommended knives to use on your chopping board I am so happy that I found this. Everything else is too fancy or pricey. I tried a stove cover but my stove is small so that didn't make a lot of room & that wouldn't break my small budget. I just needed a very sturdy & basic board to give me more room. While all the cutting boards on this list are large, some of them are extremely big. When choosing the size best for you, first consider what you will be using it for. “If you are preparing whole fish or large cuts of meat, a large board will keep everything contained, which means you won’t need to break down larger things just to fit a smaller board,” Rubin says. “Ultimately, if you want to work with the freshest fish and meat, an oversized cutting board will give you a lot more room to do so comfortably and successfully.” Also, take into account the size of your countertop and where you plan to store the board (which might be front and center on your counter). You don’t want to invest in a cutting board that won’t fit in your kitchen. Technically, a chopping board is reserved for cutting food up in the kitchen while a serving board, or serving tray, is the platter that you will serve the sliced food on and bring to the dining room. However, wooden chopping boards are aesthetically beautiful and can easily double as cutting boards and cheese boards. They add a rustic charm to the table when using them to display bread, cheese, cold meats and other nibbles. Additional features to look out for when buying a chopping board We offer our customers an excellent delivery service including next day delivery, specified delivery dates and economy deliveries.

If you frequently cut large items of food, buy a chopping board with a wide surface area to accommodate them. We have plenty of large chopping boards up to 50cm in length for slicing meat, bread, fish and more including Joseph Joseph Index Chopping Board set in Graphite. Food safety and cross-contamination The finish on our chopping boards is a “Machined” finish. Smooth to the touch but sporting visible texture, this machined finish helps to increase the grip on the surface of the chopping board, reducing the likelihood that you will slip while using it. Is it easy to clean? Hygiene is paramount when using and maintaining chopping boards. While wooden cutting boards require board oil to maintain them, a plastic one can be put in the dishwasher. Face grain - This is the outside of the wood and is commonly used for surfaces as it holds the most beauty. Face grain chopping boards mark more easily and are not recommended for heavy cutting and chopping tasks.

Chopping Boards

A chopping board, or cutting board, is an essential kitchen tool that's used to make all of your cutting, slicing and dicing jobs easy and mess-free. With so many different types, shapes and sizes to choose from, it can be difficult to know which one will be right for your needs. Before you buy one, consider these factors:

Bamboo - A bamboo chopping board offers many of the same qualities as a wooden board, yet it is harder than teak and will not absorb water or juices. The entire Joseph Joseph team share their founders’ enthusiasm for innovation and are passionate about bringing problem-solving solutions to as many households as possible. And that’s especially true with the Joseph Joseph chopping board set.

Wooden - A wooden chopping board can be made out of acacia wood, teak wood, oak wood and much more. They're easy on knives, heal naturally, have antibacterial properties and look beautiful. Here at Plastic Chopping Boards, we make our chopping boards from APLAS plastic. Manufactured in Britain, our APLAS plastic chopping boards use industrial-grade polyethylene. Flat, rigid, hardwearing, and food-safe, APLAS chopping boards are perfect for sharp blades and tough ingredients and will outlast similar-looking LDPE Boards.

Plastic - Plastic chopping boards are affordable, dishwasher-safe and do not absorb any juices or water. I placed this across my sinks and it was sturdy. It didn't bend or creak. I tested the strength by setting this over my sink and loading the board by balancing on it 2 flour & sugar canisters & a couple of big stew pots filled with about 4 gallons of water each. The board held up just fine. (To keep the board from possibly sliding around when I am kneading, I put a wet rag under both side edges.) I was slamming my dough down on this to knead it & it held up. My apartment is less than 700 sq feet & none of my kitchen cabinets are big enough to hold this. The biggest pantry I have is in the bathroom & I'm not storing this there. I ended up sliding this behind a small bookcase that is right by my kitchen. I store extra pots, pans, etc there so this works. I will just make sure to wipe the bottom edge of the board down every time I use it. Surface area. Consider the size of food you will be cutting on the board and make sure it comfortably fits on the board you have chosen and doesn't hang over the edge.

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If you don't use this constantly, as I do, I think that sliding it overhead of your cupboards would work. I will do that if I have a baking lull. The board will fit there. It would also fit on top of my fridge but I am using that already.

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