For Chinese families who like to cook and eat, cutting boards are very, very important kitchen utensils. If they are not selected well, they can easily cause many problems. For example, if the material quality of the cutting board is not closed, it will cause slag, cracking, and deformation, bacteria will breed in it, and the cutting board will gradually become moldy. If they are not cleaned properly, these substances will enter the human body along with the food materials, which may affect health in the slightest, and may cause food poisoning in the severe case. So, what kind of cutting board should we pick, is plastic cutting board safe?
Wooden cutting board. The wooden cutting board is made of natural materials, and there is no problem of using glue in the process of processing. From this point of view, it can be regarded as a more environmentally friendly choice. The wooden cutting board inherits the characteristics of wood, and the "dummy" material guarantees the toughness of the wooden cutting board, so it is more suitable for cutting meat or hard food; however, the disadvantages of wooden cutting boards are quite numerous, and it is easy to use. Sawdust appears, if it is eaten into the body, long-term consumption is harmful to human health; it is easy to accumulate dirt, breed bacteria, and is not easy to clean; it has strong water absorption and is not easy to air dry, so it often molds, and it is easy to eat food containing mold Cause intestinal disease.
Bamboo cutting board. A qualified bamboo cutting board is made of natural plants. Because the bamboo itself has no complicated texture and the material is relatively strong and compact, it is not easy to crack and slag after long-term use. The advantage of the bamboo cutting board is that the surface of the cutting board is not easy to crack, and dirt is not easy to block in the gaps. It is more clean and cleaner. From the perspective of dampness, bamboo is not as absorbent as wood, and it is easy to air dry after washing, and it is not easy to mold. However, due to the insufficient thickness of bamboo cutting boards, most of them are spliced together, which will inevitably release formaldehyde and cannot withstand heavy blows during use. If you buy a bamboo cutting board, it is recommended to choose a big brand with a good environmental reputation as much as possible. The formaldehyde content of the adhesive used when splicing may be lower.
Plastic cutting board. The plastic chopping board is made of plastic, with exquisite and beautiful appearance, changeable shape, and relatively light to handle. Plastic cutting boards are loved by many people because of their high flexibility.
Compared with wooden cutting boards, plastic cutting boards are harder and will not cause dregs. Moreover, the plastic cutting board is determined by its own material, and the surface of the plastic cutting board is relatively smooth, and it is also very convenient to wash after use. Even after cleaning the plastic cutting board with detergent, it is not easy to leave the detergent; Compared with the bamboo cutting board, the plastic cutting board also has a thick cutting board suitable for cutting, and the plastic cutting board is integrally formed, so there is no need to worry about adhesion. The formaldehyde problem of glue.
Many people think that plastic cutting boards are not good because they are afraid of high temperatures during use. If the plastic cutting board is exposed to high temperature for a long time, it is particularly prone to deformation. Choosing high-quality and reliable manufacturers is a better choice to solve the above problems.