{"product_id":"avocado-chopping-boards","title":"Raw Avocado Chopping Board | Unsealed \u0026 Untreated | Axe \u0026 Co","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"29\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEco-Friendly, Unique, and 100% Pure.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003eIf you are looking for a kitchen prep surface with a unique story and an incredibly low environmental footprint, our Raw Avocado Wood Chopping Board is exactly what you need. Handcrafted here in the Avocado capital of New Zealand, this board gives new life to salvaged timber while providing a safe, toxin-free surface for your family's meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003eWe skip the toxic varnishes, synthetic resins, and even the mineral oils, allowing the pure timber to naturally protect your food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003e🥑 The Story of Avocado Timber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003eAvocado wood is a rare find in the kitchenware world, making this board a fantastic talking point for your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"34\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"34,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHighly Sustainable:\u003c\/b\u003e We salvage and repurpose this timber from old, non-producing orchard trees and also pruning material that would otherwise be discarded. It is a highly eco-friendly choice for the conscious consumer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"34,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStriking Appearance:\u003c\/b\u003e It features a beautiful, pale grain with unique patterns that stand out against traditional dark woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"34,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Dream to Cut On:\u003c\/b\u003e Avocado wood is slightly softer than traditional hardwoods. This makes it an absolute dream to chop on, ensuring your knife blades stay sharper for significantly longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"35\"\u003e🔬 The Science of Raw Wood: Why Unsealed is Safer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"36\"\u003eRecent food safety science shows that \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"36\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003euntreated wood naturally fights bacteria better than plastic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"37\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNatural Bacteria Trapping:\u003c\/b\u003e By leaving our Avocado boards unsealed, the wood remains naturally porous. Through capillary action, the raw wood pulls moisture and surface bacteria deep beneath the surface where it cannot multiply and dies off. Oils and waxes block this natural defense mechanism!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZero Microplastics:\u003c\/b\u003e Chopping on plastic boards releases microscopic plastic shards into your family's food. With our raw Avocado board, you guarantee that nothing but pure, natural timber touches your ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"38\"\u003e🧽 Care Instructions: Keep It Raw, Keep It Upright\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"39\"\u003eAvocado wood is a natural, breathing material. Follow these simple steps to keep it looking perfect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"40\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"40,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"40,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHand Wash Only:\u003c\/b\u003e Wash with hot, soapy water immediately after use. Never soak the board, and never put it in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"40,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"40,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Golden Rule – Dry Upright:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"40,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003eAlways\u003c\/i\u003e stand your board on its edge to dry. Laying a wet board flat on your benchtop causes the top to dry faster than the bottom, which is the leading cause of warped wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"40,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"40,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSkip the Oil:\u003c\/b\u003e Let your board dry fully between uses and leave it unsealed so its natural antibacterial properties can continue to protect your food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"41\"\u003e🛠️ What to Do If Your Board Warps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"42\"\u003eBecause it is 100% natural, untreated, and slightly softer, your board may bow or \"cup\" if it absorbs moisture unevenly. This is easily fixable using the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"42\" data-index-in-node=\"154\"\u003eWater \u0026amp; Weight Method\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"43\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"43,0,0\"\u003eIdentify the \"concave\" (shrunken\/bowed inward) side and lightly dampen it with a wet cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"43,1,0\"\u003eLay the board flat on your counter with the bulging (convex) side facing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"43,2,0\"\u003ePlace a heavy, flat object (like a heavy pan or stack of books) on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"43,3,0\"\u003eLeave it for 24–48 hours. As the moisture equalizes, the board will press perfectly flat again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"44\"\u003e📏 Product Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"45\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"45,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"45,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTimber:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Solid Repurposed New Zealand Avocado Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"45,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"45,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely raw, unsealed, and untreated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"45,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"45,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Handcrafted to order at Axe \u0026amp; Co HQ, New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e We strive to supply a 'standard' size which we deem optimal for a multipurpose chopping board. Boards will be within our tolerances to the specified dimensions listed. Any boards produced that are outside this tolerance will be listed separately with alternate sizing specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although we strive to produce our boards as naturally as possible, \u003cem\u003esome boards may\u003c\/em\u003e include a very small amount of food safe, water resistant glue. This is only used when necessary to stabilize any small cracks or imperfections that may have occurred in the timber, during the initial drying and preparation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Axe \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":42696118632546,"sku":"65","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/6212\/3874\/files\/AvocadoStandard1.png?v=1775425896","url":"https:\/\/axeandco.nz\/products\/avocado-chopping-boards","provider":"Axe \u0026 Co Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}