Maple Edge Grain Cutting Board (R-Series)
The gold standard for professional kitchens, this board uses sustainably sourced Northern Hard Rock Maple which provides the perfect balance of hardness for durability and softness for knife edge protection. It is one of the few wooden boards to carry NSF certification, proving its safety and sanitation standards for commercial food environments.
Ingredients & Purity
Constructed from 1.5-inch thick Northern Hard Rock Maple. Uses food-safe, formaldehyde-free glues and is finished with food-grade mineral oil and beeswax.
Scientific Evidence
NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) Certified. Maple has been clinically shown in independent studies (like those from UC Davis) to have natural antimicrobial properties where bacteria are trapped and die within the wood grain.
Brand Transparency
Manufactured in Effingham, Illinois. Full disclosure on wood sourcing (NHLA member) and glue safety specifications.
Value Assessment
While priced at a premium, these boards are 'buy-it-for-life' items that can be sanded and refinished indefinitely, unlike plastic or thin composite boards.
Why Not Alternatives?
Unlike cheap bamboo boards which contain high levels of silica that dull knives instantly, or 'mystery wood' imports that use toxic glues, Boos uses food-safe Titebond III and traceable US-grown hardwoods. Most competitors lack NSF certification, making their sanitation claims unsubstantiated.