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The Right Way to Oil Your Wooden Cutting Board: One Side or Both?
A wooden chopping board is an investment to most people who own it. They are more a piece of art for your kitchen than a utility or an accessory for just chopping. It’s a personality in itself. unlike steel Chopping boards or Chopping boards made from glass or stone, Wooden cutting boards require Regular maintenance..…
The worst material for Vegetable Cutting boards
There are a lot of recommendations for Vegetable cutting boards but do you know what materials you shouldn’t choose for vegetable cutting boards? Over the years we have seen a lot of material in the chopping board industry. We have moved from traditional wooden chopping boards to mostly plastic. But other materials have evolved over…
Best wood types for chopping boards in Mumbai and where to buy them
Mumbai, the city that never sleeps. When you look at the culture of Mumbai and the lifestyle, it varies from the ultra-rich to poor. Everyone lives harmoniously in Mumbai. And when it comes to their needs, almost always, Mumbai provides. When it comes to chopping boards and kitchen accessories, you will find a wide range…
Choosing the Right Wooden Chopping Board in India: Teak, Tamarind, Mango, and Acacia by State and Climate
India is a country with a wide range of climatic conditions. While Kerala is known for its tropical climate, Gujarat is known to be dry. While parts of West Bengal are cool, the other part is hot. Tamil Nadu, being a close neighbor to Kerala, is dry while Kerala is humid. With so many variations,…
The Top Woods Used for Chopping Boards and Their Hardness Explained
Wood is the most used material for chopping boards. Even with so many other materials entering the market which are affordable and marketed to be durable, wood holds the largest market in the chopping board industry. Wooden boards are cheaper when locally acquired and vary from region, country, and often even between states or cities.…
Why Tamarind Wood Cutting Boards For Meat is Preferred Compared to Teak Chopping Boards
Teak is a tough wood and it is beautiful too. Then why is tamarind wood chopping boards preferred choice in commercial butcher shops compared to teak? Ever wondered why teak is not used for cutting meat in a commercial butcher shop? There are multiple reasons why butchers prefer tamarind wood and not teak, even though…
Amra Farms Teak Cutting Boards Explained: Pricing, Quality, and What Makes Them Unique
A lot of people ask me why Amra Farms teak wood cutting boards are so expensive. In comparison to many other brands, Amra Farms teak wood chopping boards seem to be 3 or even 4 times more expensive and the size seems to be the same. This article explains why our teak wood cutting boards…
Hinoki chopping boards in India
The new trend in wooden chopping boards are the hinoki chopping boards, imported from Japan. The Japanese cypress valued for its straight fine grains and light color, the hinoki boards are light and prized in Japanese cooking for tradition and practicality. The subtle citrusy aroma is unique to the Japanese cypress wood. Hinoki wood is…
Walnut vs Maple vs Teak Wood Cutting Boards: Durability, Maintenance, Cost & Lifespan Compared
Indian woods are versatile for chopping boards. But the trend and beauty of imported wood is catching up fast. Wood like maple and walnut are imported from China and western countries. They are widely available in other parts of the world and they are beautiful wood. Comparing them to Indian woods like teak is important,…