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Cutting Boards: What's Safer, Wood Or Plastic?
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It
is not a real kitchen without a cutting board. We have
been told that plastic cutting boards are better than
wood because they are easier to clean and resist bacteria.
Not.
Here is what the web site of the College of Health and
Human Performance at the University of Florida has to
say about the debate.
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“About
four years ago, it was discovered that it is easier to recover
live bacteria from a plastic cutting board than from one made
of wood. This is because through the capillary action of dry
wood, germs quickly disappear beneath the surface of the board,
leaving the exposed area free of microbes. In contrast, bacteria
sit on the hard plastic cutting board surface, ready to attack
the next food item. Also, hand scrubbing with hot water and
soap can clear microbes from the surface of new or used wooden
cutting boards and new plastic ones, but knife-scared (cq)
plastic boards are resistant to decontamination by hand washing.”
I have
never owned a plastic cutting board. The coveted wooden and
chopping cutting boards have been handed down in my family.
However, I doubt any of them have ever been cleaned beyond
a soapy sponge. Here are directions for properly cleaning
and disinfecting wooden cutting boards.
Wipe down
the board with a sponge and hot, soapy water immediately after
use.
Step2Get rid of minor stains by sprinkling table salt on the
affected area and rubbing the area with a lemon wedge.
Step3 Use an abrasive antibacterial cleaner and scouring pad
for tougher stains.
Step4 Rub the board with fine sandpaper to get rid of severe
stains. Be sure to rub along the grain of the wood.
Step5Rinse the board well.
Step6Wipe off excess water with a clean towel and lean the
board against a countertop to allow for even drying.
You want
to avoid products like Olive Oil and Vegetable oil because
these products will go rancid to season your boards. I prefer
to use Wooden Wonders Beeswax Butcher Block conditioners on
all my wooden kitchen tools. Usually I season my wooden kitchen
gadgets (cutting boards, spoons, knife handles etc) about
once a month. During the winter months it's especially important
to season your wood since furnaces tend to dry wood out. A
good humidifier helps a lot too.
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*These statements
have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent any
diseases.
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