We Put Materials’s New Anti-Slip Reducing Board to the Check

Having a slicing board is so important in my day-to-day life that I nearly at all times have one not noted on the counter, awaiting a bit of fruit that must be sliced or a meal that must be prepped. As a meals reporter, I personal a shameful quantity of slicing boards: picket ones that want fixed TLC with mild oil massages, white plastic planks stained from turmeric and the ghosts of pitted cherries previous, skinny slicing boards which are really simply glorified baking mats.

The explanation why is as a result of it’s laborious to seek out one that matches all my necessities: sturdy and long-lasting, a capability to remain put with out being overwhelmingly cumbersome, simple to wash, and presentable (I do know that utility is crucial factor within the kitchen, however cuteness helps too).

For this reason I made a decision to offer Materials’s new slicing board, the self-dubbed Materials (grippy) reBoard, a attempt. Material is already well-known for its unique slicing boards, which are available in a rainbow of 5 colours and have continuously offered out prior to now—it’s the corporate’s best-selling kitchen device. However even the model suggests using a humid towel beneath the OG slicing boards to forestall slippage.

The grippy board goals to be an answer for all slippery dicing conditions. I made a decision to do a side-by-side comparability of Materials’s unique reBoard and new grippy reBoard to see if the stickiness is price the additional $5 price ticket (the unique reBoard is $35 whereas the brand new grippy board clocks in at $40). Right here’s the way it went:

Rating: 9/10

Professionals

• Nice grippiness when slicing meats as wells as vegetables and fruit
• Dishwasher-safe
• Silicone grippers hooked up on all 4 corners and wrapped round either side of the slicing board means you should utilize both facet for chopping
• Glossy design, as per Materials’s look, that’s additionally sensible (the outlet within the nook makes it simple for hanging to retailer)

Cons

• Restricted shade choice
• Lack of a nicely across the perimeter of the board = liquid all over the place when slicing juicier substances, like steaks and watermelon
• Concern about longevity of the silicone grippers (extra under)

Testing the previous board versus the brand new one

Materials was already onto one thing when it debuted its first cutting board. The mixture of recycled plastic and sugarcane fibers, enticing design, and performance (it’s dishwasher-safe and strong sufficient to withstand deep grooves from knives) made it a kitchen darling from the bounce (we praised it as one of many best plastic cutting boards in the marketplace). Though the board is deliberately textured to forestall slippage, slicing substances that require better drive, like pineapple or a thick slab of pork stomach, made its slipperiness rather more noticeable. I’ve marble counter tops, that are recognized for being further perilous, and this was evident when utilizing the unique reBoard.

The grippy reBoard fared significantly better. I may noticed and hack and cube virtually something—ultrathin shallots, a crusty rib-eye steak, juicy heirloom tomatoes—and the slicing board remained glued in place. That is all because of silicone grippers, that are wrapped round every nook of the board. The grippers act nearly like an adhesive; they’re not sticky per se, however they maintain the board regular when chopping and require loads of drive to maneuver the board laterally.

I like how mild and straightforward it’s to toss the board within the sink or dishwasher after use. Greasy beef fats and sticky fruit stays scrubbed off with ease, leaving no lingering scent or hint.

Slight considerations concerning the silicone grippers

Initially, I assumed the silicon grippers had been glued on and had hesitancy about scrubbing the corners too laborious for worry they’ll detach. Genuinely, they’re molded to suit the corners and may pop out and in as wanted, like a puzzle piece. Observe: It takes fairly a little bit of finger power to take away them.

That being stated, my concern is that the warmth from a dishwasher can finally warp the plastic and make the grippers out of date if it could possibly’t lay flush towards counter tops. That, and if the grippers additionally remodel within the wash, they might not match so snuggly into their locations—or may even pop off and get misplaced. Nonetheless, I don’t presently have a dishwasher, in order that’s a fear for an additional day (or shopper).

The place the brand new board can enhance

As a lot as I just like the grippy board, it could possibly’t substitute each slicing board I personal. For starters, the shortage of a nicely signifies that drippier objects, like melons, tomatoes, or a complete roasted rooster, will depart a leaky residue on counter tops. Materials has a picket board, the Angled board, that may fare higher in such situations.

Moreover, the slicing boards solely are available in two shades as of now: a muted purple known as Taffy and the true blue Lapis. A part of what makes the unique Materials boards so enjoyable is discovering the right shade to match your kitchen. I presently personal the Lapis, which doesn’t go together with the pink theme of my kitchen, however its effectiveness as a slicing board undoubtedly guidelines over its lack of ability to mix in. This simply means I’ll must retailer it in a drawer somewhat than grasp it as much as show—however figuring out Materials’s affinity for enjoyable, I’m certain new colours shall be launched sooner or later.

The decision

In the long run, I do really feel just like the grippy reBoard is close to excellent—and undoubtedly price the additional $5.