The Advantages of Bamboo Cutting Boards & Spatulas

The Advantages of Bamboo Cutting Boards & Spatulas

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When purchasing a kitchen cutting board, you want to look for one that is fairly easy to clean, that won't slip around frequently and that won't ruin your knives or harbor bacteria. Spatulas should also be relatively easy to clean and shouldn't ruin your pans from scraping. Cutting boards typically come in plastic, wood, glass, composite and bamboo. Spatulas are commonly types of wood, bamboo and metal. Bamboo cutting boards and spatulas are beneficial to your kitchen experience. Does this Spark an idea?

 Moisture

Bamboo does not absorb moisture very easily. Since the water and juices from anything you cook don't enter the board or spatula, they are less likely to crack or warp due to water separation.

Bacteria

Bamboo's nonporous surface prohibits bacteria from entering through the surface, making it easier to clean and making it safer for your family, especially when it comes to cutting and cooking raw meat for which salmonella can be a concern.

 Durability

Bamboo is durable and withstands hard wood. Although bamboo is technically a plant, the shoots that grow up to 8 feet wide are harder than common woods, including maple and oak. Since bamboo is so hard, there is a less likely chance that your knives will leave marks on it. Bamboo spatulas are less likely to absorb water while cooking as well, meaning they'll last much longer than other options. They also won't damage metal pans.

Renewable 

 Bamboo grows much faster than wood. While a tree can take up to 50 years to grow, bamboo is harvested three to six years after it is planted. The cost of a bamboo board is a bit higher than some other woods, ranging from $10 to $50 in March 2011, depending on its quality.

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