Do bamboo cutting boards have the same natural antibacterial effect as wooden ones do?

Supposedly wooden cutting boards are so great because after 30 seconds of washing them, as they dry, the bacteria dies off naturally since it cannot survive in the porous surface. Bamboo is strong like wood but is actually a grass. Because of this i almost wonder if bacteria could survive better in the cuts, or am i wrong? Does the bacteria die off when bamboo dries? I'm looking for a new cutting board, and since bamboo has become so popular, it's almost hard to avoid. Should i try one, or stick to regular hard wood?

Do bamboo cutting boards have the same natural antibacterial effect as wooden ones do?
Your information is incorrect- wooden boards DO carry bacteria if not washed with soap and disinfected. Any cutting board that has had raw meats on it need to be washed and bleached thoroughly.





Bamboo is the same- ANY SURFACE must be bleached and cleaned after using food products on it.
Reply:Actually Ive heard that the best kind is glass. (for keeping germs away)
Reply:I use a plastic cutting board, and clean it with bleach! Ain't nothing living on it when I am done.
Reply:ALL will have bacteria %26amp; needs thorough cleaning. The more 'cracks', the more hiding places for bacteria.

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