The Hasegawa Pro-PE Soft Polyethylene Wood Core Cutting Board FSB (Brown) has a harder surface than the Hasegawa Soft Rubber Cutting Board. While the latter is recommended for delicate cuttings (sushi, sashimi) in mind, the former takes on your general tasks like vegetables, meats, and fish (except for hard chopping) and will resist staining and deep gouging from rougher work better.
There are many types of polyethylene and each has a different molecular weight and hardness that creates various physical characteristics. Most cheap PEs use a single material, but the PE Hasegawa used is a blend of three PEs. This improves the ideal hardness, hygienic properties, durability, etc. Besides that, the antibacterial agents are also blended. The Japan Antibacterial Products Association recognizes the antibacterial agent used for Hasegawa's cutting boards.
Specifications
- Material: Wood coated with Polyethylene
- Dimensions: 19.7" x 11.8" x 0.8" ht (50cm x 30cm x 2cm ht)
- Weight: 4.4 lbs
- Model: FSB20-5030
- Dishwasher Safe, Bleach Safe
- Made in Japan
Why Wood-Core?
- Sturdy: Wood core prevents warping and bending from long-term use and high-temp washing. It is always stable, dishwasher safe, and shows enough rigidity when in bridging.
- Light Weight: Wood core reduces weight by 30% compared to other solid plastic cutting boards. That makes handling so easy that the burden of washing heavy cutting boards can be reduced. Also, it can avoid serious injuries due to unexpected drops. Wood core structure, 30% reduced weight, rigid, but blade-friendly cutting board.
Isn't Wood-Core Unhygienic?
- The wood-core of HASEGAWA's cutting board is sterilized and covered with thick plastic layers fully and completely. Therefore wood won't be exposed except for unusual rough handling.
- This board is SIAA certified, which is one of the highest sanitation standards awarded in Japan. Antibacterial surfaces in compliance with SIAA standards have been tested to exhibit 1% bacterial growth versus untreated surfaces.
Care
- Because of the soft surface technology, be sure to rinse the board often to avoid stains from setting in.
- Dishwasher and bleach safe.
Precautions
- Do not use or store at temperatures over 194°F (90°C) or below -22°F (-30°C).
- Warping and deformation may occur when weight is applied over a long period at high temperature. If that happens, heat the board to about 176°F (80°C), place it on a flat surface, place something heavy on top, and let it cool.
- Please do not place recently deep-fried food directly onto the board after frying. At scalding hot temperatures the material will absorb oil and grease causing the board to discolor or stain.
