With recent news that plastic cutting boards may be releasing microplastics into our foods, it’s time to swap to wood cutting boards. We gathered the best wood cutting boards from Epicurean, John Boos, Caraway, and more.
about plastic cutting boards being named a “significant source of microplastics in human food” by a recent study published in the journal. Microplastics, which are tiny plastic pieces less than 5 millimeters in diameter, are released when we chop on plastic cutting boards made of polyethylene and polypropylene.
These tiny bits of plastic can cling onto vegetables and meats or enter our environment when plastic cutting boards are washed in the sink or dishwasher. Emerginghave found that microplastics enter the human body “through ingestion, inhalation, and skin exposure,” and their presence in humans can cause an increased risk of “myocardial infarction, stroke, or death.” So, if you have a slew of plastic cutting boards that are all scraped up over years of slicing and dicing, now’s the time to toss them out in favor ofOne of our recommended cutting boards, this Farberware option is a great affordable pick that has helpful nonslip corners to keep the board steady while you chop. The trench around the border also catches any liquids from spilling onto the counter. The bamboo material doesn’t nick easily and stays gentle on knife edges.We also like Epicurean cutting boards, which are made of a paper composite. It requires less maintenance than a true wooden cutting board, and can even be put in the dishwasher. During our tests, it resisted food stains and didn't accumulate any nicks from our knifework.We named this John Boos cutting board the best overall wood cutting board thanks to its stability and durability. It stays still while chopping and offers a gentle surface for knives. The end-grain maple is eye-catching and its large size can accommodate plenty of food at once for prepping.If you’re looking for a whole set to replace all your plastic cutting boards, this Caraway collection is our favorite. It comes with three cutting boards of different sizes and an included stand to keep all the boards organized. Made of birchwood, the lightweight boards are great for the multitasking cook., so it makes sense the brand would also have a high-quality, knife-friendly wooden cutting board. This small board is ideal for cutting berries or slicing cheese for your afternoon snack.If you’re in need of a whole new cutting board set and want to try bamboo, this set of three is on sale and includes a variety of helpful sizes. Each board has a juice groove for catching liquids and the built-in handles make it easy to carry.This end-grain butcher block brings the “wow” factor to any wooden cutting board collection. Pre-conditioned with beeswax, this board comes ready to use and is made of solid teak wood. It’ll look nice on your counter but serve you well through prepping food, carving roasts, and more.
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