{"product_id":"macrocarpa-chopping-boards","title":"Raw Macrocarpa Chopping Board | Unsealed \u0026 Untreated | Axe \u0026 Co","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA New Zealand Classic. Pure, Safe, and Built to Last.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eBring a piece of authentic Kiwi heritage into your kitchen with the Axe \u0026amp; Co Raw Macrocarpa Chopping Board. Handcrafted to order here in New Zealand, this board is designed to provide the ultimate, food-safe preparation surface for your family without the use of toxic varnishes, synthetic resins, or mineral oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWe leave our boards completely bare because when it comes to food safety, nature knows best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e🌿 The Magic of Solid Macrocarpa Timber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eMacrocarpa is a deeply loved New Zealand timber, and for good reason. It is the perfect balance of beauty, function, and natural protection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNaturally Antibacterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Macrocarpa is renowned for its exceptionally high natural resistance to bacteria and decay, making it one of the absolute best timbers for food preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAesthetic \u0026amp; Aroma:\u003c\/b\u003e Featuring a beautiful, warm golden-honey tone and a very faint, pleasant aromatic scent, it brings an earthy, rustic elegance to your benchtop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKnife-Friendly Density:\u003c\/b\u003e It has the perfect density—hard enough to withstand daily chopping, yet yielding enough to protect the delicate edge of your expensive chef's knives from dulling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e🔬 The Science of Raw Wood: Why Unsealed is Safer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eRecent food safety science shows that \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003euntreated wood naturally fights bacteria better than plastic or sealed wood.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNatural Bacteria Trapping:\u003c\/b\u003e Because we don't seal our boards, the wood remains naturally porous. Through capillary action, the raw wood pulls moisture and surface bacteria deep beneath the surface where it is trapped and quickly dies off. Sealing the wood blocks this incredible natural defense mechanism!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZero Microplastics:\u003c\/b\u003e Every time you chop on a plastic board, microscopic plastic shards end up in your food. With our raw Macrocarpa board, you guarantee that nothing but pure, natural timber touches your meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e🧽 Care Instructions: Keep It Raw, Keep It Upright\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eYour Macrocarpa board is a natural, breathing piece of timber. Follow these simple steps to keep it perfect for a lifetime:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" 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=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Golden Rule – Dry Upright:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" 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 uneven drying, which is the leading cause of warped wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" 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 work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e🛠️ What to Do If Your Board Warps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eBecause it is 100% natural and untreated, your board may slightly bow or \"cup\" if it absorbs moisture unevenly. This is easily fixable using the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"145\"\u003eWater \u0026amp; Weight Method\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\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=\"18,1,0\"\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=\"18,2,0\"\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=\"18,3,0\"\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=\"19\"\u003e📏 Product Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTimber:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Solid New Zealand Macrocarpa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" 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=\"20,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0\" 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"20\"\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, some boards may 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":"Macrocarpa Standard","offer_id":42692451401826,"sku":"64","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/6212\/3874\/files\/MacrocarpaStandard1_a.png?v=1775426188","url":"https:\/\/axeandco.nz\/products\/macrocarpa-chopping-boards","provider":"Axe \u0026 Co Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}