Are Bamboo Cutting Boards Good?

Here’s why we seriously advise against bamboo cutting boards—and what to buy instead (with tested recommendations).

Food Network CookingGreen Bamboo Cutting Board Set - 3 count

Workstation Sink Accessory - 15 Bamboo Cutting Board (LCB15)

3 Piece Natural Organic Bamboo Cutting Boards – NovoBam

Bambusi equips with the best cutting board according to your cooking style. From our uncompromising bamboo deep design to our custom shape construction, this large cutting board is very functional to prep your ingredients on one surface without the need to move things off the board. With the perfect weight and outstanding surface mechanism, our bamboo cutting board stays in place on your countertop so you can get things going.

Premium Thick Bamboo Cutting Board Set of 2 Large Chopping Board with Juice Groove. by Bambusi

3 Piece Natural Organic Bamboo Cutting Boards – NovoBam

Totally Bamboo Jet Series Dishwasher Safe Bamboo

The Oceanstar Design 3 Piece Bamboo Cutting Board Set is ideal for chopping various kinds of foodstuff. The three different sizes of small, medium and large chopping boards let one use them for varying purposes. This reduces the chance of cross-contamination. All three cutting boards have a built-in handle, which allows for simplified maneuvering. The 3 Piece Bamboo Cutting Board Set from Oceanstar Design is made from high-quality bamboo.

Oceanstar CB1156 Bamboo 3-Piece Cutting Board Set

Chop, dice, mince, carve and serve on this bamboo nonslip cutting board. Nubby, non-slip grey edges at either end keep the board securely in place

Architec Bamboo Non-Slip Cutting Board

What Is the Best Cutting Board Material?

Cutting Board - Bamboo Board with Handle - Bar Size - Personalized

APTITLIG cutting board, bamboo, 17 ¾x11 - IKEA

A manageable size for small hands when cutting vegetables or slicing fruit. This two-tone cutting board is made from bamboo, an abundant, renewable, resource. Bamboo is harder than maple and makes a superior cutting surface that won't dull fine cutlery. Clean with warm water and mild detergent. Not dishwasher-safe. Replenish surface with Wood & Bamboo Oil (PW13). Sometimes referred to as a bar board, this small board is 8 x 5¾ ½ thick.

Totally Bamboo 8 in 2-Tone Bar Board

A versatile kitchen workhorse, the Bamboo Double Sided Cutting Board is the perfect eco-friendly upgrade for all of your chopping, slicing, and dicing needs. Thoughtfully designed with juice grooves for less mess and a phone slot for easy online recipe access, this all-purpose cutting board is made from bamboo, a naturally antimicrobial and water-resistant material to make post-dinner cleanup a breeze.