Does a silicone cutting board really work well?
I tried a silicone cutting board, and I noticed two problems so far.
First, it had a strong smell, it only disappeared after two weeks of use. Second, I noticed scratches after chopping on it.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of silicone boards when compared to other cutting board materials?
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I would expect a silicone board to be quite keen on scratches as it's soft. The same applies for plastic ones.
I've found the best chopping boards are those made of wood. They are also safer. Some kind of woods, like bamboo, are natural antibacterial:
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Food grade silicone is a certified material that is cooking safe and kitchen friendly. Silicone chopping boards have brought about a revolution in the kitchen industry. Such boards can sustain heat up to 40 – 260 degrees Celcius. They are highly flexible, safe, and a lot better than plastic.Can silicone be used as a cutting board?
Silicone cutting boards are convenient, versatile, knives-friendly, and you can easily avoid cross-contamination. You just need to have handy several of them and use them for different purposes. You don't have to worry about seasoning or a complicated sanitization process.What material should a cutting board is best?
The best cutting board material is one that can be easily cleaned, and doesn't damage or dull knives. Common options for cutting board material are wood, plastic, rubber, and bamboo. Wood cutting boards are superior for their hard-wearing and self-healing properties, and their ability to preserve a knife edge.What is the most sanitary type of cutting board?
Highlights- Plastic is said to be the most sanitary cutting board material.
- Wooden cutting board is a renewable resource and is more durable.
- More bacteria are recovered from a used plastic surface.
How do you clean a silicone chopping board?
First, soak the board in a white vinegar solution or spray it with a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. (Either way, let the board sit for at least five minutes before washing it again with soap and water.) Then, make a paste that's one part baking soda, one part salt, and one part water to scrub out surface stains.How to choose a cutting board - What is the best cutting board? - Wood, Plastic, Bamboo or Rubber?
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I didn't know that bamboo has anti-bacterial properties. Learn something new every day.
It has always been my generally accepted belief that silicone is better than wood because wood has more little microscopic crevices where bacteria can hide.
You want the cutting board to take your knife's cutting instead of dulling the blade. So it's not necessarily a bad thing to have cuts on your cutting board.
Silicone is not as porous as wood so less places for bacteria to hide. Plus you can heat the living daylights out of it in the dishwasher...Auf Wiedersehen bacteria !
Answer 3
I like the silicone board more than wood or bamboo. From my point of view, silicone boards are easy to clean and dishwasher-safe, protect the environment, are non-slip and non-germ.
I was used to use the wood & bamboo board. After only several months the board was dirty and full of the scratches. Now I'm trying the silicone cutting board and I'm much happier with it. This is just my own opinion.
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