The cutting board is one of the indispensable kitchen utensils in every family's kitchen.However, not everyone understands that if you choose and preserve the cutting board improperly, it will directly damage our nutrition and health.Even, there are 4 types of cutting boards that should not be present in any kitchen, and should be thrown away immediately.Because during use, they can cause food or food to be infected "poison".That is:

1. Old plastic cutting board, scratched a lot

Plastic cutting board is a popular type of cutting board in many families because of its cheap price and easy to clean.However, after a period of use, the surface of the cutting board will appear many scratches.These marks are the ideal place for bacteria, mold, and even micro -plastic pieces to accumulate.When used to cut food, especially hot food, these plastic particles can penetrate the food, creating toxins that affect the digestive system.Scratches, to ensure food hygiene and safety.

2. Wooden cutting board is moldy or cracked

Wooden cutting board is a favorite choice for many people because of its durability, good function and beautiful, natural trends.However, if not properly cleaned and preserved, wooden cutting boards are prone to mold or cracks.Molds on wooden cutting boards are a source of Aflatoxin - a very dangerous carcinogen.Besides, cracks are also where bacteria easily accumulate and penetrate food.To ensure safety, replace wooden cutting boards as soon as signs of cracking or mold.

3. Metal cutting board is rusted

Metal cutting board, especially aluminum or poor quality stainless steel, is often used because of easy to clean and not waterproof.However, over time, the metal surface may be oxidized and rust.When exposed to food, especially sour or salty foods, these rust can penetrate into food, creating toxic substances.The consumption of foods mixed with metal oxides can lead to poisoning or accumulation of metal in the body, causing serious health effects.

4. Poor quality glass cutting board

Many people think that glass cutting boards are clean and not abrasive as other types of cutting boards.However, poor quality glass cutting boards are often easily cracked or broken when encountered.When the glass surface is cracked, micro -glass fragments may fall into food, causing serious damage to the digestive tract.In addition, poor quality glass cutting boards can contain toxic additives, easily penetrate food when the surface is abrasive or damaged, potentially the risk of poisoning.

In addition, when using the cutting board also has a few other notes to make fresh food, safe health.For example, classifying cutting boards for raw and ripe foods, after using the cutting board, it is necessary to wash and dry completely ... periodically disinfect the cutting board with white vinegar or salt water, a special solution to remove bacteria.Should replace the cutting board every 1-2 years even when it is not damaged or replaced as soon as signs of mold, scratches, cracking, strange smell.

Source and photo: NetEase Health, Family Doctor