Epicurean is a popular choice for cutting boards. Wood is widely considered the best material for cutting boards. Beautiful woods like walnut make boards that are durable, beautiful, and gentle on kitchen knives.
Most alternative cutting board materials have one or two desirable features, but come up short in other categories. For example, plastic boards are low-priced, but offer zero aesthetic value. Glass boards are durable and hygienic, but they’ll destroy your knives.
Along with familiar materials like wood and plastic, today’s cutting board market includes some less traditional options, such as paper composite. The Epicurean brand uses this interesting material to make kitchen products that boast an eco-friendly production footprint.
Curious about how a new-age material like paper composite measures up against a classic wood cutting board? Let’s compare and contrast the pros and cons of walnut cutting boards and Epicurean cutting boards.
Epicurean’s unique paper composite material is made from many layers of high-quality custom craft paper. Rolls of paper are infused with thermosetting resin before being cut to length and laid by hand. Each sheet is carefully stacked, alternating the direction of the paper to achieve the ultimate balance and stability.
Walnut Cutting Boards – Pros and Cons
Wood cutting boards are favored by chefs and homemakers around the world.
Various woods can be used to create cutting boards and serving trays, such as cherry, maple, and beech. Here at Virginia Boys Kitchens, we favor walnut.
Let’s take an honest look at the pros and cons of walnut cutting boards.
Walnut vs Epicurean Cutting Board Comparison
The most common reason for choosing a non-wood cutting board is price. Budget-focused shoppers may prefer to sacrifice some of the benefits of a wood board in order to save a few bucks.
The table below compares the current prices of Virginia Boys Kitchens walnut boards to Epicurean boards.
| Virginia Boys Kitchens Cutting Board | Price | Epicurean Cutting Board | Price |
| VBK 8” x 12” walnut cutting board | $50.00 | Epicurean 9” x 11.5” cutting board | $24.99 |
| VBK 10” x 16” walnut handle board | $70.00 | Epicurean 11.25” x 14.5” cutting board | $31.99 |
| VBK 13.5” round walnut cheese board | $70.00 | Epicurean 13” x 17.5” cutting board | $42.99 |
High-quality walnut cutting boards are a bit pricier than mass-produced alternatives. What do you get for paying a little more? A beautiful, high-performing product that will last for years and years.
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FAQ
Are Epicurean cutting boards made of plastic?
Are Epicurean boards non toxic?
What is Epicurean board?
What is the healthiest cutting board material?
What are Epicurean cutting boards made of?
Epicurean cutting boards are made from Richlite, a material made from hundreds of layers of paper soaked in food-grade resin. Richlite is an incredibly durable, sustainable and versatile material made from paper. High-grade custom FSC-certified paper infused with a thermosetting resin is laid up by hand and pressed into a solid panel.
Is Epicurean a good cutting board?
However, wooden boards are a little easier on your knives, and most are thicker and heavier than Epicurean boards, so they provide a more stable cutting surface. If you want a durable, lightweight, affordable cutting board that’s sustainably made from recycled products, then Epicurean is a great choice.
Why choose Epicurean paper composite boards?
Epicurean paper composite boards are harder than wood but will score slightly while slicing and chopping food. Your knives will stay sharp longer, making your prep work faster and easier. The first step in crafting a new Epicurean product is sparking an idea. Fortunately, our staff never run dry of ideas.
Where is Epicurean made?
Epicurean is a USA-manufacturer using primarily USA-sourced materials. Its iconic paper composite material is manufactured 100% in the USA, using materials locally sourced in the USA.