Synthetic Rubber Cutting Board Asahi Cookin Cut (LL)

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Like a lot of plastic chopping boards, sharp knife marks do start to show after a while, but it’s still pretty durable for the price and you can throw it in the dishwasher when you have finished with it for a thorough, hygienic clean.

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Stay away from boards that have been treated with chemical-based wood stains, particularly those with acrylic or urethane binders. It’s made from Hi-Soft, a synthetic rubber, that gets pressed by fabric to give it the ultra-soft texture that’s so desirable. One of the best reasons to invest in a great rubber cutting board is because of the minimal maintenance required. Unlike a wood board, you don’t need to oil them and most of them are dishwasher friendly, so you can let your dishwasher do all the hard work.If you do have a plastic chopping board, there are ways to use it safely. Make sure it is sanitized thoroughly after each use, and avoid putting hot food onto the board. Rubber may not be as pretty as wood or as inexpensive as plastic, but it has perks to make up for both those downfalls. However, if your cutting board is deeply scratched, it is more likely to leach chemicals. If this sounds like your everyday cutting board, it might be time to go shopping! The only niggle we had is that it marked easily when using heavy-duty knives. If you’re like us though, you’ll have a different chopping board for different tasks and this one is ideal for general everyday use. If you’re looking for a sturdy breadboard, this might not be the one for you, however. That’s not to say a wooden chopping board will be self-cleaning – you’ll still have to wash it. However, it possesses anti-microbial properties that make it somewhat more resistant to bacteria than plastic. So I should buy a wooden board, then?

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Cons: Bamboo is harder than any hardwood, and its grain doesn’t offer much “give”. As such, it will dull your knives faster than wood, plastic or silicone. Wash it and it will warp, so you’ll have to wipe it instead – and oil it to keep it looking ship-shape.Germ Magnet: The porous nature of wood may be great for your knives, but it also makes wood cutting boards a haven for bacteria. Germs can easily get inside these pores, which is why it's recommended to thoroughly clean and sanitize your wood cutting board immediately after chopping raw meat. One exception is bamboo cutting boards, as their less-porous nature makes them naturally antimicrobial and a bit easier to clean. But there are a couple of downsides to this beautiful looking board.. One, it will blunt your knives in time, as would any bamboo board. Two, although incredibly hard-wearing, water is its kryptonite. It isn’t dishwasher-safe, and will warp if you soak it; you can wipe it clean with a damp cloth. Oil it with a food-safe oil such as linseed for maximum durability.