At Inhabitat we love the gorgeous bamboo cutting boards from Totally Bamboo. Always pay attention to the fine print when purchasing your boards to ensure that only non-toxic treatment methods and organic practices have been used. Also note that there are a number of manufacturers that use formaldehyde and glues when processing their bamboo, and these chemicals can leach into your food and gas out over time. Cracks are also a breeding ground for bacteria, mold, and other microbes. While bamboo boards are almost maintenance-free and generally resist retaining water, you should never, ever put your cutting board in the dishwasher. Prolonged exposure to heat and water will cause your board to warp and crack, ultimately making it impossible to effectively chop up your food. Because of its tolerance to an array of environmental conditions, and its fast-growing nature, bamboo can be easily and affordably grown and harvested with little environmental impact. Bamboo is also one of the most sustainable materials around. Bamboo is often dense enough to resist knife scarring and naturally resists water penetration and the subsequent bacteria that results. This is a big reason why bamboo cutting boards have gained in such popularity over the years. Even the hardest of maple will be scarred by a chef’s knife, but bamboo boards are constructed to withstand years of abuse.
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