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Cutting Board

Most people have at least

one cutting board in their
kitchen and use it for everything
from chopping vegetables to slicing
bread for dinner. This board can be
made out of many different
materials, come in different sizes
and shapes, and even be color-
coded so you can make sure that
you do not cross contaminate your kitchen.

2. Carving Board

Cutting boards often have a juice

trough around the exterior of the
board that is used to catch the juice
from meat when you are cutting it.
This ensures that you do not end up
with a huge mess all over your
countertops. Although originally
designed to provide a safe place to
cut your meat, they are also very
helpful if you are going to be
chopping and preparing juicy fruit or
vegetables such as watermelon or tomatoes. The juice trough will ensure that you do not have a sticky
mess to clean up after cutting your food.
 3. Bread Board

There’s nothing quite the same as fresh bread sliced at the dinner table
and if you want to be able to enjoy this treat, then you need to make sure
that you invest in a bread cutting board. Unlike regular cutting boards that
you use in the kitchen for prep work, breadboards are significantly longer
and they can easily handle the length of a baguette or other loaves. They
will do a great job collecting the crumbs of your bread so you don’t have a
huge mess to clean up after the meal is finished.

4. Butcher Block

Unlike cutting boards, which are considerably thinner and lighter in weight then butcher blocks,
butcher blocks offer enough weight and thickness so you can easily debone and chop your meat
without worrying about either
damaging your cutting board
or the food you are working
on slipping off and falling onto
your counter. The larger your
butcher block cutting board
is, the less likely you will deal
with it slipping across the
counter while you are
working on it. This ensures
that you do not spread germs
in your kitchen or put yourself
at risk of injury.
5. Flexible Mat

A flexible cutting mat is a great option if you

need a surface to act as a cutting board but
want to be able to create a funnel out of the
mat and then dump all of your chopped
ingredients into your pot. Because these can be
bent and twisted into shape, you won’t have to
worry about scraping food into the pot or into
the trash without spilling. You can easily roll
this mat into a tube that allows you to pour
your chopped items where you want them to
be

B. Materials

6. Wood

A renewable resource, wood is a great choice for cutting

boards and is very easy to find. Softer wood will be much easier
on the edge of your knife then a bamboo cutting board is,
which means that you will not have to spend as much time
sharpening your knives.
7. Granite

While granite cutting boards are incredibly gorgeous,

they are very hard materials that will dull your knives
quickly. They are much better used for rolling out
dough than for slicing or chopping food items.
Additionally, since they are incredibly expensive, they
are out of the price range of most people.

8. Glass

Tempered glass may look as if it would be a very neat and

aesthetically pleasing cutting board but you are going to
run to the same problems with this material as you do
with granite. Your knives are simply not made to
withstand cutting and chopping on tempered glass, no
matter how rarely you use your cutting board.

9. Bamboo

Bamboo is not a bad choice for cutting boards; however, it’s important to
remember that it is an incredibly hard material that can quickly dull your
knives if you’re not careful. Any small cuts in the bamboo can also cause
your knives to catch when you are chopping on this board, which can
make it difficult to enjoy a nice smooth action while you are cutting.
10. Marble

As a cutting board, marble is one of the most beautiful

options that you can buy but is sure to quickly damage
your knives. If you love the look of marble and really want
to invest in a marble cutting board, then you are much
better off using your new cutting board either to display
an attractive cheese plate or as a trivet

11. Plastic

While many people think that plastic cutting boards are a better and more
sanitary option for their kitchens because they can be thrown into the
dishwasher to be cleaned, they are much more difficult to get clean then a
wood cutting board is. This is because knives can easily cut into the plastic
and leave small scratches on the surface where bacteria can grow and thrive.

12. Silicone

Unlike other materials that can be very hard on your knives’

edges, silicone is not going to dull your blade nearly as quickly
as other materials. The cushioned cutting mat that is created
from this material protects the edge of your knife so you don’t
have to worry about regular sharpening. Another benefit of a
silicone cutting board is that the board itself is very flexible so
you can bend it and dump the food you have chopped into a
pot or into the garbage. Additionally, the surface is not porous
and does a great job of resisting bacteria growth.
 13. Stoneware

When you choose a stoneware cutting board, it’s important to

realize that you are not actually going to be prepping food on
the surface as it is incredibly brittle and will dull and damage
your knives quickly. These cutting boards are very attractive
and can be used to display foods that you have chopped or act
as a trivet on your table. If you do decide to use your
stoneware cutting board to prep food, then it is important to
note that you will likely have to sharpen your knives on a more
regular basis.

C. Features

14. Reversible.
Unless you’re very picky when you pull your
cutting board out to chop and prepare food, you
may not always realize which side is up. This is
when it’s beneficial to go ahead and purchase a
reversible cutting board, which will allow you to
use either the front of the back without any
worry of the appearance of your cutting board.

15. Non- Slip

Any time that you are going to be using sharp

knives in your kitchen, you are always at risk of
injuring yourself but there are certain steps that
you can take to prevent this from happening. While
using a heavier cutting board is a great way to help
prevent accidents, another important step to take
to ensure that you are not injured is to invest in a
non-slip cutting board.
 16. Juice Groove

Any time that you are going to be cutting juicy foods,

whether they are fresh vegetables or roasted meat, you
are likely to have a lot of juice that will spill out of the
food and potentially spread all of your countertops.
One way to combat this problem is to opt for a cutting
board that has a juice groove along the outside of the
edges.

17. Dishwasher Safe

It’s very likely that at the end of cooking your meal, the
last thing you are going to want to do is to stand around
and wash dishes, which is why purchasing a cutting
board that is dishwasher-safe is a great idea. This means
that when you are cleaning up your kitchen, you can
simply put your cutting board into the dishwasher and
rely on this appliance to get it clean.
18. Knife included
To make it as easy as possible to buy all of the
equipment and accessories that you will need
to cook in your kitchen, it is a good idea to
look for a cutting board that has an included
knife.

19. Personalized
A personalized cutting board is a wonderful way
to show someone that you have been thinking
about him or her and it will remind him or her of
your love each time that he or she uses the
cutting board.

20. Handles
If you want to be able to easily control your cutting
board while you are using it or carry it around when
you’re done, then it’s smart to look for a cutting board
that has handles.
21. Set
A set of cutting boards is a great way to
ensure that your kitchen looks very cohesive.
Sets will generally come with cutting boards
in various sizes so you don’t have to worry
about having one that is too small for your
needs.

22. Color Coded

It’s always a good idea to have more than one
cutting board so you don’t have to worry about
cross-contamination in the kitchen. Having a cutting
board specifically for meat and another one for fresh
fruits and vegetables will keep any germs from your
meat from getting into your other foods.
23. Over the Sink
Many people love to be able to push scraps and food directly
into the sink when they’re cutting as this will save them time
and energy during cleanup later. Instead of using a cutting
board on the countertop and then having to transfer scraps
to the sink, when you opt for a cutting board that is large
enough to go directly over the sink, you will be able to push
scraps and ends directly off to the side and into the sink.

24. Over the edge

It’s always a concern that your cutting board is
going to slip when you’re working with it and
it’s important to make sure that you are never
in danger of cutting or injuring yourself.
 D. Shape

25. Rectangle
Probably the most popular shape for a cutting board is
a rectangle. These can come in many sizes but a large
enough rectangle will offer you all of the space that
you need for cutting needs. Because you can turn
them either way, you can push food off to the top
when you are finished wrapping it or turn the
rectangle lengthwise so you have plenty of room for
chopping.

26. Round
While incredibly attractive, round cutting boards do not
offer you a lot of space for actually chopping and
preparing food. They are often used for displaying food
on a table due to their attractive shape and the way
they will improve the appearance of your meal
27. Square
While a square cutting board may be very aesthetically
pleasing, this is not the easiest shape to work with. Because
they are not long enough to offer you plenty of room for
chopping and slicing, it’s easy to feel as though you are
cramped and unable to work to the best of your ability.

28. Square
A cutting board can be pushed up against the wall or edge of the
stove so you have a nice firm, solid service to work on. The straight
edge of this cutting board is great for pressing up against a solid
surface while the curve edge gives your wrists an actual place to rest
while you are chopping and prepping food.