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Plastic Free Rating
Maple Edge-Grain Cutting Board
Cookware·John Boos

Maple Edge-Grain Cutting Board

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
100% solid maple wood. Zero plastic, zero synthetic coatings. Naturally antimicrobial. Sheds zero microplastics.
PFR Approved

The safest cutting board material available. 100% solid maple, zero microplastics, naturally antimicrobial. Made in the USA since 1887.

Score Breakdown
Materials
10
Packaging
8
Transparency
8
Durability
9

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Wood cutting boards are the safest option for food preparation. Solid hardwood sheds zero microplastics, is naturally antimicrobial (wood's cellular structure traps and kills bacteria), and lasts decades with proper care. John Boos has manufactured professional-grade wood cutting boards in the U.S. since 1887 and is used in professional kitchens worldwide.

Why We Recommend This Product

Solid wood sheds zero microplastics and is naturally antimicrobial. John Boos uses no synthetic coatings or treatments. The gold standard for non-toxic food preparation surfaces.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

1

None of concern

Source

N/A

Health Risk

Solid hardwood contains no synthetic chemicals and sheds zero microplastics. Natural wood oils (used for maintenance) are food-safe.

Who Is Most At RiskNo significant chemical risk identified.

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.