FOOD THREAD VOL. GRUB LIFE

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Working at Cutco taught me using Wooden Cutting boards* is the most unsanitary type of cutting board because of it's porous nature.

Is this still true?

Wood is harder to clean but if you maintain it, it shouldn't be any less sanitary than plastic

I wash my wood board with warm water/soap and wipe with mineral oil after which creates a barrier for liquids absorbing

I also don't really put raw meats on my wood board like that. Especially chicken. I keep a plastic board for raw meat usage
 
I recently learned that best foods and helmann's are the same company. In the eastern part of america and certain countries the labels will be helmann's.
Seen helmanns at foodsco but not at safeway either way I love manaise :pimp:
 
Wood is harder to clean but if you maintain it, it shouldn't be any less sanitary than plastic

I wash my wood board with warm water/soap and wipe with mineral oil after which creates a barrier for liquids absorbing

I also don't really put raw meats on my wood board like that. Especially chicken. I keep a plastic board for raw meat usage

I only use my wood one for non meat cutting also. And I use olive oil on that.
 
I recently learned that best foods and helmann's are the same company. In the eastern part of america and certain countries the labels will be helmann's.

I’ve known that for a while because my Mom loves the stuff and is from Philly originally. So she’s mentioned it’s call Helmann’s Back East to me on a few occasions.

Think there might be a couple more things like that, like Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s being the same restaurant, but with different names.
 
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have you ever used a hi-soft or synthetic rubber cutting boards?
it's what a lot of sushi chefs use. it's expensive but it's worth the investment.
it's almost feels likes a really dense rubber. the board is stiff enough that your knife wont dig in but it is also responsive so your knife will have a slight bounce. it really feels great and reduces stress on your hand. it also softens the noise.
Looked these up after your post... Pricey.! I don't think I cook enough to justify this purchase. :lol
Working at Cutco taught me using Wooden Cutting knives is the most unsanitary type of cutting board because of it's porous nature.

Is this still true?
Wood is harder to clean but if you maintain it, it shouldn't be any less sanitary than plastic

I wash my wood board with warm water/soap and wipe with mineral oil after which creates a barrier for liquids absorbing

I also don't really put raw meats on my wood board like that. Especially chicken. I keep a plastic board for raw meat usage
Basically this ...

Just wash your boards after each use and you shouldn't have any issues... The use of an oil is critical for the longevity of your board and in keeping it sanitized.. I use a "butcher block oil" but there are plenty of alternatives.

My dad would give so much ish if he found a plastic/glass cutting board at my place. Lol
He's the one that put me on.. :hat

I only use my wood one for non meat cutting also. And I use olive oil on that.
I use separate boards like this as well.. but they're both wood.

I've heard the indentations in plastic can breed bacteria same as wood. Cleaning boards after each use is key no matter what.
 
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