What wood is best for a cutting board?

Table of Contents:

1. What wood is best for a cutting board?
2. Why is a glass cutting board bad?
3. How do you disinfect a glass cutting board?
4. Which side of a glass cutting board do you cut on?
5. Can I use tempered glass as a cutting board?

What wood is best for a cutting board?

Dense hardwood lumber with a closed grain like maple, walnut and cherry are among the best cutting board materials. The choice of wood should be free of warps, has a flat surface and doesn't have any blemishes or excessive knots on the surface.

Why is a glass cutting board bad?

And it is true: glass is nonporous and it won't get grooves that harbor bacteria. The problem is that it's terrible for your knives. As we've noted before, glass is really, really hard, which can cause your knives to get dull really, really fast — or worse, to chip or break.

How do you disinfect a glass cutting board?

To clean your glass cutting board, run hot water over the surface to remove loose particles. Wash using hot, soapy water, then rinse the board thoroughly. To disinfect, slowly and thoroughly pour a pot of boiling water over the cutting board right after you've cleaned it.

Which side of a glass cutting board do you cut on?

Use the smooth side for chopping. The rough side is to help the plastic stay where you put it.

Can I use tempered glass as a cutting board?

Glass is an excellent material to try for your cutting board. Most glass cutting boards are made out of tempered glass; they are light, thin, and easy to store. They have hard non-porous surfaces.