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Farberware/other bamboo cutting board pre-treated with chemicals?
Posted by:
juicerkatz
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Date: May 08, 2010 06:38PM Does anyone know if the Bamboo or other hardwood boards are pre-treated with anything? We need to replace our large board & W-Mart has a Farberware Bamboo for a good price.
I looked over the 'net for info. & can't find anything about it. Nothing on their website. We were considering glass but decided that would be too hard on the knives. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/08/2010 06:39PM by juicerkatz. Re: Farberware/other bamboo cutting board pre-treated with chemicals?
Posted by:
tropical
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Date: May 08, 2010 07:28PM Some are pre-treated so they can go through the dishwasher.
[www.bamboochoppingboard.com] "Some bamboo chopping board makers have some extra features you may want: •Dishwasher proofing – an adhesive that can withstand high temperatures allowing for the board to be placed in a dishwasher (for 2 – 3 years on average)" I don't have a cutting board I just use a dinner plate and then put it through the dishwasher for maximum cleaness. I guess that using a plate is like using a glass cutting board. I also like that the curved edges of the plate keep foods from falling off. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/08/2010 07:29PM by tropical. Re: Farberware/other bamboo cutting board pre-treated with chemicals?
Posted by:
Tamukha
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Date: May 08, 2010 08:19PM Here's a good place to learn more about bamboo cutting boards and to start some comparison shopping:
[www.pristineplanet.com] Re: Farberware/other bamboo cutting board pre-treated with chemicals?
Posted by:
juicerkatz
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Date: May 08, 2010 08:30PM Thanks guys.
Yeah, I've been known to use a dinner plate as well!  Although, I don't care for the curved edge when trying to cut items on it...
Tam, that is a good site, I will have a look all through it when I get a chance. The aforementioned Farberware cutting board does not mention "dishwasher safe" anywhere on the packaging, so I would *assume* that it MAY not be pretreated or have some type of adhesive used in the construction of it that would be toxic... Re: Farberware/other bamboo cutting board pre-treated with chemicals?
Posted by:
juicerkatz
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Date: May 08, 2010 11:09PM Read through quite a few sites & still come away a bit unclear as to weather or not a particular board is "treated" or not. They only mention the ones that are dishwasher safe.
I also see a mention of using water based formaldehyde-free glue on some "green" boards...now that's a reassuring thought... Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/08/2010 11:13PM by juicerkatz. Re: Farberware/other bamboo cutting board pre-treated with chemicals?
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: May 09, 2010 02:40PM I prefer a large milled piece of hardwood for a cutting board, no glues and supposedly the hardwood has antibacterial properties like garlic. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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