Wood vs. Plastic cutting boards
Wood vs. plastic cutting boards; this debate is going on for a long time now. Need a conclusion? Well, I assure you this post will answer all your questions related to a perfect cutting board.
Plastic we all know is a man-made substance and humans will definitely create something that is easy to use and is of great importance. We use plastic very often in our day to day lives; for storing food, for covering food, for buying groceries etc. But have you ever thought the amount of chemicals used for making a plastic bag, a plastic container or a cutting board? Leaving that behind, have you ever thought to what extent it can contaminate our food?
Plastic is made up of polythene that tends to leach with the food and ultimately affects the person who is using it. So if it is not safe for storing, how can we trust it for cutting purposes?
Well, we all know plastic cutting boards have some advantages over wooden cutting boards like
- they can be put into dishwasher
- they are light weight
- they are cheap
But when it comes to my kitchen, I would prioritize health and hygiene over anything else. Plastic cutting boards are not good for long run as they become very dull and uneven after sometime. The color of the board totally changes after sometime. Knives are the first love of any chef and plastic cutting boards even degrade your edgy and sharp knives into dull ones.
Now let us talk about the wooden cutting board. I can literally add so many points in favor of wooden cutting boards over plastics ones. Just the look of it makes me buy them more. Wooden cutting boards are
- Sturdy
- Beautiful
- Retain their look for a longer time
- No chemical used while making them
- In-built anti-bacterial qualities
- Knife friendly
These are the major points that definitely make wooden cutting boards a first priority. I assure you if you take good care of your wooden cutting board, it can be your first and the last cutting board ever. Plastic cutting boards have to be dumped after a certain period of time. But, wooden cutting boards can be proven your true companion. So make your first move and bring home a premium quality wooden cutting board today!!!
