Epicurean Kitchen Series Cutting Board

by Epicurean

• Natural wood fiber based cutting surface trees are harvested from managed forests. Made in the USA
• Surfaces are dishwasher safe or are easily cleaned with soap and water. NSF approved. Knife Friendly.
• Temperature resisitant to up to 350 degrees. Use as a trivet without leaving browned rings from pots and pans.
• Enginered space for handling and hanging. Preferred material for food preparation by chefs and commercial kitchens for over 40 years.
• Maintenance free, no need to oil or bleach. Material developes a richer color over time.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 11 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0008F6ST4
• Item model number: 11511N
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (131 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,650 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #16 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Cutting Boards
  • #74 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Kitchen Accessories

Product Description

Color: Natural | Size: 15 by 11-Inch

Amazon.com Product Description

	Why Epicurean? Epicurean brand products are synonymous with proficient and improved food preparation. From dishwasher safe cutting boards to an array of innovative utensils, Epicurean has revolutionized wood kitchenware products. Made of many layers of FSC certified paper pressed together with a food safe resin, all Epicurean products will last for years of daily kitchen use. All products are made in the USA and designed with a focus on function but also with a concern for environmental stewardship. From the heavy duty Big Block boards to the agile Kitchen Series utensils, Epicurean sets a higher standard for every well equipped kitchen.
	From Skate Parks to Cutting Boards What do skateboarders and foodies have in common? They're both cutting it up on the same durable material. In 2003 Epicurean was founded by custom skate park manufacturer TrueRide as a way to repurpose excess skating surface material used by the company. The founders of TrueRide knew of the history of the surface material in commercial kitchens, so creating a line of home food prep surfaces from scrap was as natural as, well, skating on it. TrueRide skate parks last for years outdoors with extensive abuse from both weather and skaters, so you can be sure your Epicurean Cutting Surface can handle even the hardest working kitchen.
	Eco Initiatives Epicurean understands the relationship between the products we manufacture and the environment we all live in. By purchasing Epicurean products, you are making a consumer statement and showing your commitment to green products and green business practices. Epicurean is dedicated to creating long-lasting products that are manufactured with sustainable manufacturing practices and made from environmentally conscientious materials like recycled paper, plastic, and FSC certified papers. Epicurean's manufacturing facility is founded on principles of efficient and responsible use and reuse of manufacturing materials, and has received multiple awards for its ethical business practices and architectural design. Every year Epicurean employees participate in a Tree Planting Day to help offset the manufacturing process.

Epicurean Wood Fiber Materials

Epicurean cutting surfaces are fabricated using materials that gain their natural look and texture from the organic contents that comprise them. Each color is composed of a set of fiber sources layered together and pressed along with a food safe resin to form a sheet that has unequaled food preparation properties. Each color of Epicurean cutting surfaces has slightly different features based on the blend of its sources, though all of them share the fact that they are a wood fiber kitchen tool that is dishwasher safe.

Use and Care

All Epicurean cutting surfaces offer a durable design that can stand up to the rigorous daily use of any busy kitchen. They all resist staining and offer maintenance-free convenience--no need to oil or bleach. Though stain-resistant, the cutting surface may stain if left in contact with a highly alkaline product or food for a prolonged amount of time. Liver, papaya, and red beets, for example, may leave a mark. To remove stubborn stains, try a non-abrasive household cleaner. All cutting surfaces can be cleaned in the dishwasher, or by hand in the sink with hot soapy water.

Made In The USA

Epicurean cutting boards are exclusively manufactured in the United States of America.

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Knife Friendly

Cutting on Epicurean cutting boards will not dull your knife so you will sharpen less.

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FSC Certified

Epicurean's Natural, Slate, and RC100 materials are all certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

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Heat Resistant

Epicurean wood fiber cutting boards are heat resistant up to 350°F / 176°C, so you can use the surface as a trivet without leaving a blemish.

(Not microwave safe; should not be used as cookware.).

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NSF Certified

Certified by the National Sanitary Foundation, you can be sure that your nonporous Epicurean cutting board will be easy to clean and will not harbor bacteria.

(Natural and Slate only)

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Dishwasher Safe

Unlike wood and bamboo cutting boards, Epicurean cutting boards can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Product Description

Epicurean Cutting Surfaces are a practical and distinctive improvement from poly, glass and wood cutting boards. They have all of the best qualities and none of the bad-in one highly functional surface. Every design is thoughtfully detailed for functionality in use, clean up and storage. This Epicurean Cutting board is designed to fit in the dishwasher and is NSF approved, so that you can be assured that they will be easy to clean and will not harbor bacteria. Cutting on Epicurean Cutting Surfaces will not dull your knives because the surface will score slightly, which helps it protect your knife's edge. These boards are made with a non-porous wood fiber composite from trees harvested under guidelines of the North America Sustainable Forestry Standards. Epicurean Cutting Surfaces resist staining and cracking, and are heat resistant up to 350°. Manufactured in the USA . 15x11 Kitchen Series Cutting Board, Natural

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Black Fibers, too December 2, 2008

By Duck, Duck, Goose

Color Name:Slate|Size Name:15 by 11-Inch

I also have black bits coming off of my board onto my food. I have had the board a couple years and put it in the dishwasher. I have since started hand washing it. I know that cutting boards need to be replaced over time, but I feel this product fell apart too easily.

40 of 44 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware of black fibers November 23, 2007

By I. B. Lyons

Color Name:Slate|Size Name:15 by 11-Inch

I purchased the black epicurean cutting board 4 months ago. Originally we were very pleased with it. Easy to clean, no odors however over the last few weeks we have found that the black coating is peeeling and you can find traces of it in the food. Example, black specks in the chopped garlic. I believe this a serious concern. I do not recommend this board to anyone.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Great for cutting... awful on the nose and taste buds! March 2, 2011

By PJ Clark

Color Name:Natural|Size Name:18 by 13-Inch

Honestly, this is a great board for cutting.

Unfortunately, I also have a sense of smell and a sense of taste.

The board reeks of chemicals when washed... hand-washed.

Also, if you leave something on the board for more than a minute or so and the board is wet (for instance, cutting onions, fruit, or anything that leaves a liquid), the food tastes like the cutting board smells.

Make sense?

I won't buy this again. There are other cutting boards out there that don't have this issue.