You chose for a wooden cutting board, it is a very good choice! However, the wood type is very important. This is the right place to learn more about it!
After choosing wood as a material, you still have to know what type of wood you want, because there are many different kinds of wood. In this article, you will find guidelines to help you know everything about the different tree species that can be used to make cutting boards. You will then be able to choose the one that you prefer.
Comparative table to help you choose the wood for your cutting board
There is nothing like a clear table. The tree species below are the ones that can be found on the market of cutting boards.
| Tree species | advantages | disadvantages | Price |
| Beechwood | -impact resistant -local wood -light-colored and elegant wood | -moisture sensitive (dry well after each use) | About 20-30 euros |
| Oakwood | -high resistance -local wood -appreciated for its aesthetic | -moisture sensitive (dry well after each use) | Between 25 and 100 euros |
| Olive wood | -wood from Europe -moisture-resistant -antibacterial properties | -sensitive to knife scratches (not suitable for an intensive use) | Between 50 and 70 euros |
| Bamboo wood | -moisture-resistant -Bamboo is a fast-growing specie that renews itself quickly -very cheap | -non-local tree specie -There are sometimes splinters on the board, make sure that it is smooth | Between 15 and 35 euros |
| Teakwood | -moisture-resistant -strong and lasting -soft to the touch | -tropical tree specie (thus non-local) -very popular, so strong pressure on this natural resource | Between 30 and 70 euros |
| Acacia wood (or robinia wood) | -very durable, resistant to biological attack and moisture-resistant -local wood -original dark color | / | Between 30 and 90 euros |
To conclude, cutting board made of bamboo are advantageous and cheap, but nd ecologically speaking, there is room for improvement. Boards made of acacia wood offer the best performance but are more expensive than the other boards. Your choice will also depend on your budget. To make a trade-off, you can choose for beech-wood boards which are cheaper and offer good performance. You just have to make it dry well after every use.
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