about woodworking: Are wooden spoons sanitary?

Are wooden spoons sanitary?

Easy Ways to Care for Wooden Utensils

How to take care of wooden kitchen utensils and keep them healthy is a common question many home cooks have. Wooden spoons, cutting boards, and other kitchen utensils work in the kitchen. They can be used for all types of cooking. If you are looking for care, wooden Utensils can be worn for many years.

Antibacterial Properties of Wood

Wood is one of the oldest materials used to make kitchen utensils, and for good reason.

“Wood has a more antibacterial nature than anything man-made,”

says Brian Hayes, vice president of sales and marketing for Lamson & Goodnow, which manufactures kitchen cutlery as well as maple kitchen tools and accessories.

"Natural trees are resistant to infection, bacteria and mold, and while it is not a living organism, the properties of wood are still the same; there are still growing cells that do not grow bacteria or mold."

Wooden Utensils are among the best tools to use on nonstick additives, as they will not scratch the wing like metal Utensils.

Once made, most wooden spoons, utensils and cutting boards will be treated with mineral oils, creating an unobtrusive surface that will not allow bacteria to live on them.

Serving Wooden Tools

To keep the wooden spoons and cutting boards looking their best, follow these tips:

* Hand wash wooden utensils with warm water and mild dish soap. While wooden utensils and cutting boards could technically be cleaned in the dishwasher, it’s not a good idea. The high water temperatures in the dishwasher can dry them out and remove cracks from the wood. Hand washing is best for wooden articles.

* Wash wooden utensils thoroughly with a clean dishtowel, then let them air-dry completely before removing them. If your wooden spoons or cutting board starts to appear dry or do not feel too smooth, periodic them with mineral oil or check wax compound. Do not use food-based oils like vegetable or olive oil, since these types of oils can be made.

* Wash wooden utensils thoroughly with a clean dishtowel, then let them air-dry completely before removing them.

* If your wooden spoons or cutting board starts to appear dry or do not feel too smooth, periodic them with mineral oil or check wax compound. Do not use food-based oils like vegetable or olive oil, since these types of oils can be made.

* Wooden cutting boards and spoons can eventually split as they fall out or are exposed to temperature changes. Dispose of wooden split Utensils, as food may get trapped in the cracks.

* Stuffed foods, such as tomato or berry sauce, will stain wooden utensils and cutting boards. They are still safe to use if they are colored, and the stains will eventually turn brown.

* Wood materials can absorb odors from strong flavors like garlic or oil and the odors and flavors may be transferred to other foods. To reduce the odor, rubber the wood surface with a half lemon cut side or a paste made from baking soda and water. This will help neutralize the smell. If this is very bothersome, keep a separate cutting board and / or utensil for tastier foods to avoid flavor transfer.

* If your wood Utensils create stains or roughness, these can be disposed of with a piece of fine paper. Oil the surface afterwards with mineral oil or beeswax compounds.

With these tips, wooden kitchen utensils should last a long, long time.

Translated from an article on an Irish website