Four boards is not excess — it is the minimum for safe separation. Cutting raw meat and then salad on the same board is the most common route to cross-contamination in a home kitchen, and having a board for raw meat, one for produce, one for cooked food and one for bread removes the problem entirely. The holder is the other half of the design: boards stored upright and separated dry properly between uses, where boards stacked flat trap moisture between them, which is how they warp and grow mould. Bamboo is harder than most timber, kinder to knife edges than plastic or glass, and naturally resistant to moisture.
Specifications
| Pieces | 5 - four bamboo boards and a holder |
| Material | Bamboo |
| Benefit | Separation of food types and upright drying |
| Use | Everyday food preparation |
Buying guide
Assign a board to each food type and stick to it — a system that requires thought at the moment of cooking is one that gets abandoned. Wash boards immediately after raw meat, dry them thoroughly and always store them upright in the holder rather than flat. Never put bamboo in a dishwasher: heat and prolonged water cause splitting along the grain. Oil them with food-safe mineral oil every month or two, which keeps the surface sealed and prevents absorption. Replace any board with deep knife grooves, since scored surfaces harbour bacteria that washing cannot reach.
How it compares
Against a single board, four allow proper separation of raw meat, produce and cooked food. Against plastic boards, bamboo is kinder to knife edges and looks better on a counter, though plastic can be sanitised more aggressively. Against glass, bamboo does not blunt knives.
Frequently asked questions
Why four boards?
Separation - raw meat, produce, cooked food and bread each get their own. Cutting salad on a board that held raw meat is the main cross-contamination risk at home.
Can bamboo go in a dishwasher?
No. Dishwasher heat and prolonged water cause splitting along the grain. Wash by hand and dry immediately.
How often should I oil them?
Every month or two with food-safe mineral oil, which keeps the surface sealed and stops the bamboo absorbing liquids.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- Colour-Coded Commercial Chopping Boards, 50x40cm and 60x40cm
- Colour-Coded Commercial Kitchen Knives, 6 to 10 Inch, 7 Colours
- 8-in-1 Kitchen Knife Block Set, Black or White
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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|---|---|
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
Why four boards?
Separation - raw meat, produce, cooked food and bread each get their own. Cutting salad on a board that held raw meat is the main cross-contamination risk at home.
Can bamboo go in a dishwasher?
No. Dishwasher heat and prolonged water cause splitting along the grain. Wash by hand and dry immediately.
How often should I oil them?
Every month or two with food-safe mineral oil, which keeps the surface sealed and stops the bamboo absorbing liquids.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.