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Safety concern to consider when buying a chopping board

Chop, chop! - by Livia Gamble
  • 19 Mar 2018

It’s an essential item for anyone who dabbles in a bit of cookery but there’s one thing you should consider before buying a chopping board: the size.

When it comes to buying a chopping board, bigger is better.

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"Think big for safety reasons," writes Becky Krystal in an article for Good Food. “The last thing you want is a crowded workspace. If you don't give yourself plenty of room, you're more likely to injure yourself with a knife when food starts piling up - try to keep your board as clear as possible in general - and you adjust your slicing motion or hands in awkward ways.” 

She added: “Plus, who wants to be chasing food all over the counter? A larger wooden board - about 35 by 50 centimetres - is also likely to be a bit heavier, so it won't slide around as easily.”

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Additionally, a big chopping board can also be placed over the sink when extra bench space is required.

Chop, chop!

RELATED: How to clean a chopping board

Livia Gamble
Livia Gamble
Based in Sydney, Livia Gamble will not sleep until she has discovered every possible way to use bi-carb soda and vinegar. When she isn’t reporting on ways to improve your home and garden, she can be found knitting socks (by choice) and will never say no to pizza.

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