A cellulose cutting board is a lightweight and durable alternative to traditional wooden and plastic cutting boards. The material has become popular thanks to its durability, how easy it is to clean, and its knife-friendly surface. In this guide, we go through what cellulose is, the material's advantages, and how it differs from other materials.
What is cellulose?
A cellulose cutting board is made from hard-pressed wood fibers formed into a compact and hard-wearing composite material. Unlike a wooden cutting board, it is therefore not made from a single piece of wood, but from processed wood fibers pressed together.
Advantages of a cellulose cutting board
A cellulose cutting board is light and convenient, yet stable to use. Some of the major advantages of a cellulose cutting board are:
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Easy to handle: It is easy to pull out when it is time to chop, slice, and prepare food.
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Thin design: It takes up little space in the kitchen and is easy to store.
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Durable material: Works well for everyday use.
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Gentle on knives: Provides a pleasant cutting surface for your kitchen knives.
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Easy to clean: Our cellulose cutting boards are dishwasher safe.
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Available in several sizes: Choose a smaller model for quick kitchen tasks or a larger one when you want plenty of workspace.
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Also suitable for serving: Some can be used for both food prep and serving.
Can a cellulose cutting board be washed in the dishwasher?
Yes, our cellulose cutting boards are dishwasher safe, making them easy to clean thoroughly after use.
Is a cellulose cutting board hygienic?
Yes, because a cellulose cutting board is easy to keep clean, it is a hygienic kitchen tool. Make sure to clean the cutting board after use, let it dry thoroughly, and replace it when the surface has become very worn.
What is the difference between a wooden, plastic, and cellulose cutting board?
Cellulose falls somewhere between wood and plastic in terms of feel and use. The material has a firm, knife-friendly surface, while the cutting board is thin, lightweight, and easy to clean.
Want to compare the more classic options in more detail? Then you can read our guide to wooden or plastic cutting boards.
Buy the product online: Sami Cutting Board 37 x 27,5 cm (also available in brown), Sami Cutting Board 30 x 21,5 cm (also available in brown), Sami Cutting Board 44 x 32,5 cm (also available in black), Selda Serving & Cutting Board 34 x 19 cm, Selda Serving & Cutting Board 45 x 24 cm
Discover Sami & Selda cellulose cutting boards
Want to try a cellulose cutting board? At Dorre, you'll find both Sami and Selda cutting boards made from pressed wood fibers. Our cutting boards are made from hard-pressed cellulose in a food-grade composite material according to EU/LFGB.
Sami cutting board is available in several sizes and works for everything from smaller kitchen tasks to larger food preparation. Selda is a cutting board and serving board in one, making it just as lovely to use while cooking as to place directly on the table.