Friday, July 25, 2008

Bamboo Cutting Board

Overview:

What's great about bamboo in general is that it is a rapidly growing grass. Opposed to cutting down trees, which take years to re-grow, bamboo can be continually harvested as an ecologically attractive alternative.


Bamboo Cutting Board - $ 19.95

From: Vat19

Bamboo absorbs very little moisture and will not shrink or swell. Surprisingly, it is also harder that most woods, making it a superior material for use in cutting boards.

Bamboo Cutting Board: More Than Just Good Looks

Bamboo Cutting Board

Bamboo makes for a tough cutting surface

Although bamboo is a grass, it is actually tougher than most woods. This is why it's such a great surface for a cutting board. Additionally, bamboo cutting boards absorb very little moisture, so it's not going to grow or shrink on you over time.

Interesting facts about Bamboo

  • Bamboo is a type of grass. It is not a tree.
  • Certain types of bamboo can reach heights of 120 feet with a diameter of nearly a foot.
  • Bamboo stems reach their full height in growing season. Unlike trees, Bamboo does not continue to grow taller or broader.
  • Some subtropical species of bamboo can grow one foot per day. Dang.

Care and feeding of your bamboo cutting boards

Features & specs:

  • Tough cutting surface
  • Doesn't shrink or swell
  • Ecological alternative to other woods
Buy one?

Bamboo Cutting Board - $ 19.95

From: Vat19

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