Advantages and Disadvantages of Ironwood Chopping Boards How to Maintain Ironwood Chopping Boards

Ironwood chopping board is one of the categories of chopping boards and is widely used in modern life. People need to consider the advantages and disadvantages when choosing ironwood chopping board. What are the advantages and disadvantages of ironwood chopping board? How should ironwood chopping boards be maintained on daily basis? Today we will talk about ironwood chopping boards.

1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Ironwood Chopping Board

Advantages: The wooden cutting board is very thick and tough, and is more suitable for chopping meat or cutting hard food. .

Disadvantages: During use, it is easy to chop out the wood residue and mix it with meat and vegetables and eat it into the body, which is harmful to health in the long run. In addition, if a wooden cutting board is used for a long time, the cut marks will easily accumulate dirt, making it difficult to clean. Some woods, such as poplar, are prone to cracking and are more likely to breed bacteria if used repeatedly. Because wooden cutting boards have strong water absorption and are not easy to dry, if they are left in a humid environment for a long time, they will easily become moldy and lead to intestinal diseases. Therefore, it is best to soak wooden cutting boards in vegetable oil for 2 hours before use, so that they are not easy to crack. When buying a cutting board, be sure to choose reliable wood. Cutting boards made of ginkgo wood, saponaria wood, birch or willow are better. These woods are relatively soft in texture and are not easily damaged when you chop them with a knife. In addition, these two kinds of wood are not easy to crack after being washed with water frequently.

2. How to maintain the ironwood chopping board

Maintenance of the ironwood chopping board before use:

1. Put it in a basin that can hold the ironwood chopping board. Pour in clean water that can cover the surface of the cutting board, and then put an appropriate amount of salt in the water, usually between half a catty and a pound. Stir evenly, then put the wooden cutting board into the water and soak it continuously for a month.

2. After soaking in salt water for a month, dry the water in the wooden chopping board, then boil the vegetable oil, dip a cloth in hot oil and apply it evenly on both sides of the wooden chopping board, and wait for the oil to dry. .

Daily maintenance when using the ironwood chopping board:

1. Because it is made of log material, it should not be left idle in a dry state. Therefore, it is best to clean the chopping board every day after starting to use it. Use it once and let the cutting board absorb moisture; after each use, avoid high temperatures and avoid exposure to wind or sun. If the cutting board becomes dry and cracked, it will heal as long as it is soaked in water for a few hours without affecting its quality and use. After regular use for a period of time, the cutting board will not dry out easily and will be durable.

2. After using the cutting board, clean it and place it in a cool place. If the room is relatively dry, it is best to lay the cutting board flat and cover it with a moist and clean towel. This can Reduce the problem of ironwood chopping boards cracking due to dryness.

3. If you will not use the cutting board for a period of time, be sure to dry it in the shade, seal it in an airtight bag, and place it in a cool place to extend the service life of the cutting board.

It can be seen that the ironwood chopping board has the advantages of thick cutting board material and strong toughness. It is more suitable for chopping meat or cutting some hard food. It is also easy to chop out the wood residue during use. If mixed with meat and vegetables and eaten into the body, it will be harmful to health in the long run.