Cozy wooden, stylish glass or plastic universal - which cutting board is best to keep in the kitchen? Each of them is good, and capricious in its own way.
Is it possible to imagine a kitchen without a cutting board? Ideally, each family, there should be a lot, for different purposes, for different products. In any case, at least three, each of which must be individually designed for bread, for raw meat and fish for other products. The sale is made of wood planks, plastic and glass-ceramics - on what to choose?
Planks of wood
The most "capricious" option. Of course, they give the kitchen a special atmosphere, make it cozy and homely. But. From moisture and high temperatures can easily lose shape, to deform them easily cracks appear, and then settle the microbes strongly absorb odors and moisture, they are difficult to wash. should not carve them fish or meat, get rid of the smell and a good wash board will be extremely difficult. If you want to buy a wooden board, it must be of durum, such as oak or acacia - this will last longer.
In addition, it is important to pay attention to the wooden board was made of solid rocks of wood, not glued, for example, bars, or worse - is made of chipboard. Worth such a product is not a lot, but do not serve long enough, it may be dangerous for health, because the glue that held together the bars can get into food and cause poisoning. Good modern variant - a board made of rubber or bamboo, such utensils resistant to deformation, temperature, formation of cracks.
Boards of the glass-ceramic. The relative novelty on the shelves, such boards draw original designs, bright colors. But as they are practical to use? Such utensils repels moisture, does not retain odors, it is convenient to carve the meat and fish, such boards it is impossible to scratch, they can withstand temperature extremes, can be put on it, for example, with the pot hot soup. The main disadvantages of boards: the sound of the knife on the glass can withstand not every woman, on glass board quickly grind knives can break if dropped.
Boards of plastic
The most versatile option: do not deform, do not absorb odors and moisture, easy to wash, durable. However, these boards are easy to cuts from a knife, which can breed bacteria, so the plastic boards, as well as from natural wood, it is necessary for a long time and thoroughly washed under running water, then wipe dry with a cloth or towel. The board can not be used as a stand for dishes with something hot - deformed plastic.
