- A cutting board is also called a butcher block.
- Types of wooden cutting boards :
- End-grain — describes the pattern of the wood grains at the end of a piece of cross-cut (cut across the log) wood. The board needs to be about 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches thick to resist warping.
- Flat-end — describes the pattern of the wood grains of a wood that has been cut parallel to the log.
- Edge-grain — describes the pattern of the wood grains of a piece of wood that has been cut at right angles to the growth rings of a tree.
- Moisture, dryness and heat can cause a wooden cutting board to warp and split.
- Designate a board only for cutting raw meat. This is to prevent bacteria from raw meat from contaminating other food.
- Wooden cutting boards must not be submerged in water or placed in a dishwasher.
- To secure a cutting board, place a dampen cloth or thick-ply paper towels underneath. This method works for both plastic and wooden boards.
- Glass, acrylic, or Corian non-porous cutting boards are odour-resistant and they do not trap bacteria as easily as their wooden and plastic counterparts.
- A bamboo cutting board is 16% harder and more durable than maple.
Chapter: Food :: 5 August 2007
