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How does the glue of bamboo cutting boards get in the food and how to prevent this?
http://food.thefuntimesguide.com/2010/07/bamboo_cutting_board.php
Some bamboo cutting boards are glued together with adhesives that have formaldehyde in them — which could eventually leak into and ...
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What are the dos and don'ts regarding cleaning a bamboo cutting board?
What are the dos and don'ts regarding cleaning a bamboo cutting board?
How to let it live a long life?
I heard people talking about using mineral oil w.r.t the same. How much and when use it?
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unwarp my cutting board?
I should have paid more attention but after regular washing of top surface, my half-inch-thick board is rocking like a cradle.
Not practical flipped over as it has a counter lip.
Tried keeping ...
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chef knives and cutting surfaces
I recently acquired a chef knife.
Alton Brown says I should never use a glass surface to cut, but when I need to cut chicken I don't want to use the wood block because it will be contaminated.
how ...
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When should cutting boards be replaced?
From a food safety perspective, under what conditions should a plastic or wood cutting board be replaced?
I have a plastic one that developed a crack that goes through both sides of the board. I ...
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Is there something better than mineral oil for cutting boards?
I've been using mineral oil to oil my wooden cutting boards ever since I found out this was a good thing to do. I had a couple of bamboo boards up until I bought a really great John Boos carving ...
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Safety of glues in wooden chopping boards
It seems to be becoming more difficult over time to get a wooden chopping board that isn't made of separate pieces of wood that are glued together.
I did find some sites discussing how to choose a ...
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Use the back of a granite chopping board as a pizza stone?
We've got a 40x30cm granite chopping board that I never use (it's more decorative than useful), and I've wondered for a while if it might work as a pizza stone.
The top and sides of the board are ...
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Wooden cutting board turns black
My wooden cutting board is turning black!
I tried reposition the cutting board and even tried hanging them but regardless of the different configuration, water still accumulate at a certain region ...
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Is it bad to cut onions and other vegetables on the same cutting board?
Is it bad to cut onions and other vegetables on the same cutting board? Does the type of cutting board matter? For example, do wooden cutting boards that are regularly used to cut onions (or other ...
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How can I dice vegetables on a small cutting board?
I have a fairly small cutting board - about 8.5" x 12.5" (22cm x 32cm), and I am finding it difficult to dice vegetables, especially the onions, without stuff going all over the place.
Is it my ...
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Cutting boards: What are some general tips on purchasing and using a cutting board?
I have heard various debates on the merits of wood versus synthetic cutting boards, and their affect on food safety, knife edges, and ease of cleaning and storage.
What are the pros and cons of the ...
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Bamboo Cutting board
I recently purchased a bamboo cutting board and it's shedding fine splinters of wood. Is there a way to clean this off or did I buy a bad quality board?
I've tried washing it but water doesn't ...
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What is the danger in cross contamination?
This question was prompted by this one on how to clean tools to prevent cross contamination. I wanted to ask it in the comments but realized it might be better as a separate question.
Do I need to be ...
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Can I use the same board for meat and vegetables?
I've heard that it's not good to use the same board for vegetables and meat, not only when you are making a salad but in general. Something about the bacteria in dirt and the bacteria in the meat is a ...
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Best chopping board material for meat
I've heard that using a wooden chopping board for cutting meat is not very hygienic as it is a porous material. If that is the case, then what would a chopping board ideally be made out of when ...
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How do you properly clean a cutting board and knife to prevent cross contamination?
I have one very nice cutting board that I like to use with my chef's knife. Because I only use this single cutting board and chef's knife, if I have a recipe that calls for cutting raw meat as well ...
