Farberware 3-Piece Poly Cutting Board Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: FarberwareBrand: Farberware
Model: 78891-10
Product features:
- Ideal for kitchen prep work
- Paddle-shaped serving board has channel to catch meat juices
- Both sides usable; textured surfaces reduce slipperiness
- Non-absorbent, non-porous, dishwasher safe
- Sizes: 14-1/4 by 10-3/4 inches; 10 by 8 inches; 7 by 9-1/4 inches
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Farberware 3-Piece Poly Cutting Board Set
Customer Review: If "Cheap" is your Primary Objective, this is the product for you.
Summary: 2 Stars
The only reason why I would recommend this product to anyone is because it's cheap. But even then, I don't think that it's cheap price is worth its many cons. A good cutting board is many things more than what this product offers. So let's break this down:
Pros:
1. Cheap
2. Light
3. Easy to store and clean
4. Dishwasher safe
Cons:
1. Do not be fooled by the claim of a built-in antimicrobial agent. Read their claim very carefully and consider what it means. It does not mean that it will kill the bacteria that can cause food poisoning, it's just claiming to inhibit the growth of bacteria that cause odors and stains. So sanitize the board thoroughly!!
2. No shock absorption. One of the best things about having a nice wood board that's over an inch thick is it's shock absorption fact, that greatly reduces the jarring and fatigue in your arm.
3. After it's been badly knife scarred, you will have to replace it. Wood has a true natural antimicrobial agent built in, it will last for many, many years with proper care. Plastic cannot make this claim because once it's knife scored, there's no turning back. You will be able to see those knife scars as they will turn dark - that's filled with bacteria. At this point, scrubbing it with soap will clean it as thoroughly as brushing your teeth - meaning, it does nothing for what's inside those knife scars, same way that brushing your teeth does not get what's between your teeth. Soaking it in bleach will not get to the bacteria because of the vacuum effect - the same concept illustrated when you stick a straw into blue colored water, plug up the top to create a vacuum, then move the straw into another container filled with red colored water. Just as long as you maintain that vacuum, the liquid in the red water will never mix with the blue in the straw unless if there was some way for you to force that red water into the straw as well.
So, yes, plastic is more sanitary than wood when it's brand new - but once it's badly knife scarred - and you see those scars darkening in color - replace it. You might notice then that you'll have to replace it after a few months of daily use...that will make it more expensive to buy this product than a Real Good Cutting Board that should last you years.
4. Aesthetics - it's ugly. Plain white - no personality...ewwww.
5. Although they claim it's dishwasher safe, the plastic is still thin and can therefore warp under high heats of the dishwasher - so it may be safest to handwash if you don't want to take on that risk.
6. Sizes. The sizes that come in this 3-pack is only good for a person cooking for 1. Anyone trying to cook for two or more should really look for a larger cutting board. I would say that an 18x12 board is the good, minimum size if you cook a lot for 2 people. The largest board here is only 14.25 x 10.75". The Medium and Small sizes are only good for small tasks, like cutting up an apple, making a sandwich, etc.
7. They are thin and light, making them easy to manuever, but they will also move around on you while you're chopping, you can fix this by putting a non-slip pad/mat under it while you're working.
8. Plastic will dull your knives more than wood. If you sharpen your knives yourself as I do, it's not that big a deal. But just know that it is harder on your knives than wood. If you have very expensive knives, this may be a factor.
In conclusion - these boards are cheap, their easy. Don't expect them to last for years. Do some research and know what to expect as far as bacteria goes. Yes, plastic is more sanitary than wood, but not once it's knife scarred. The "more sanitary" claim of plastic greatly goes downhill once it's knife scarred. Will it do the job of being a basic surface you can cut on? Yes. Will it suffice if you're looking for that truely GREAT cutting board? No.
Description of Farberware 3-Piece Poly Cutting Board Set
Product Features Ideal for kitchen prep work Paddle-shaped serving board has channel to catch meat juices Both sides usable; textured surfaces reduce slipperiness Non-absorbent, non-porous, dishwasher safe Sizes: 14-1/4 by 10-3/4 inches; 10 by 8 inches; 7 by 9-1/4 inches Amazon.com Review Nonabsorbent, nonporous, and dishwasher-safe, these three poly cutting boards are ideal for kitchen prep work. The paddle-shaped board has a flat side for prep work or slicing and serving bread and a side with a channel to catch juices when carving meat or poultry. Because the set consists of large, medium, and small boards, most cutting and carving needs are satisfied. The large board measures 14-1/4 by 10-3/4 inches, the medium is 10 by 8 inches, and the small measures 7 by 9-1/4 inches. All three have textured surfaces to reduce slipperiness, and include handholds that double as hanging holes. The boards contain Microban, an antimicrobial agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria that can cause odors and stains in the boards themselves. However, the agent does not protect against food-borne bacteria so the boards need regular cleaning for proper sanitation. --Fred Brack Product Description The non-porous surface will not harbor bacteria, absorb odors or dull your knives. Dishwasher safe. Set of three boards includes one each: 8" x 10", 7" x 14" and 10 1/2" x 14".Nonabsorbent, nonporous, and dishwasher-safe, these three poly cutting boards are ideal for kitchen prep work. The paddle-shaped board has a flat side for prep work or slicing and serving bread and a side with a channel to catch juices when carving meat or poultry. Because the set consists of large, medium, and small boards, most cutting and carving needs are satisfied. The large board measures 14-1/4 by 10-3/4 inches, the medium is 10 by 8 inches, and the small measures 7 by 9-1/4 inches. All three have textured surfaces to reduce slipperiness, and include handholds that double as hanging holes. The boards contain Microban, an antimicrobial agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria that can cause odors and stains in the boards themselves. However, the agent does not protect against food-borne bacteria so the boards need regular cleaning for proper sanitation. --Fred Brack
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