"If you've seen one of these, you may have wondered what exactly it was for. But if you've ever grated tomatoes or sliced a juicy piece of meat on one of these kitchen staples, its function becomes apparent pretty quickly. This feature is called a juice groove, and it is there to collect liquids that would otherwise spill off the side of the board onto your work surface."
"the workspace is slightly smaller, as you can only chop within the confines of the groove itself, but it can be a lifesaver. When it comes to chopping vegetables heavy on the moisture, it may mean that you don't have to worry about wiping down the countertop afterward. But when it comes to raw meats - maybe you're cubing up some meat after it comes out of the marinade - it is an excellent tool to prevent cross-contamination by keeping your workspace clean."
Many wooden cutting boards include a recessed perimeter called a juice groove that collects liquids to stop spills on countertops. The groove reduces usable chopping area because food must be kept within its confines, but it helps contain juices from moist vegetables and raw meats, lowering cleanup and reducing cross-contamination risk. The recessed channel traps juices and fine debris, making it somewhat harder to clean than a flat board, though cleaning remains manageable. Inexpensive boards with juice grooves can serve dual purposes, such as cutting and serving, and are easy to add to a kitchen toolkit.
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