Benefits of Using Wooden Cutlery

Benefits of Using Wooden Cutlery

Ever visited a pretty street cafe that served you food with wooden cutlery? Didn’t it give you a charming vibe? That’s one of the main reasons people are shifting to wooden cutlery and using it in their homes, restaurants, and cafes.

But what if I told you that wooden cutlery has many benefits apart from just looking great? While wooden utensils have been used since the 14th century, their benefits have somehow gotten lost in recent years.

Let’s look at eight major benefits of wooden cutlery and why you should switch to them today.

1. It does not damage your utensils

Non-wooden cutlery is likely to cause damage to your beautiful pots and pans. This majorly happens when food starts sticking to the bottom of your utensils and you use non-wooden cutlery to mix it up. On the other hand, the soft nature of wooden cutlery saves you from scratches and peels. 

By making use of a wooden spatula or spoon, you can keep your cast iron/stainless steel pots and pans intact for a long time. 

You will not need to change these utensils often, saving you a lot of money in the process.

2. It is safe for the environment

Wooden cutlery is biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable, so you can easily dispose of it without harming the environment. This is in stark contrast to the plastic serve ware and cutlery people use.

Another environmental benefit is that even when you dispose of wooden cutlery, you can be sure that this does not end up in landfills. Less rubbish means the plants and animals in that area are also not harmed.

Even during making it into an aesthetic serve ware for your kitchens, no chemical treatment is applied, so it’s also safe and healthy for your food.

3. It has anti-bacterial properties

During the pandemic, people started realizing the importance of having antibacterial utensils and cutlery in the kitchen. That’s where wood comes into the picture. Types of wood such as oak, teak, and pine have been proven to resist bacteria. This also helps prevent utensils from being a breeding ground for bacteria.

This contrasts with plastic utensils that attract bacteria and must be disinfected every time you use them in your restaurant or home.

4. They come in beautiful designs

Suppose you like hanging utensils on hooks in your kitchen or serving beautiful utensils to guests in your homes or customers in your restaurant. In that case, wooden utensils come in beautifully made designs that look elegant.

These wooden utensils also help match the vibe you’re targeting for your business or parties. For example, they can give your cafe a vintage or rural vibe or match a chic and trendy vibe with beautiful colors or carvings.

5. Wood is a non-reactive material

Have you ever used a spoon or other cutlery that left a metallic taste on your tongue? This can happen with low-quality serve ware and cutlery that often react with acidic food such as lemon juice or tomato sauce.

On the other hand, wood is a non-reactive material that will not alter the taste or be unsafe, like plastic, when used in hot food like soup or curries.

6. It does not conduct heat and alter the food temperature

When faced with high temperatures, metal spoons can get hot, whereas plastic ones can melt and become dangerous for your health. Wooden spoons do not conduct heat, so you can easily use them without being afraid of the handle heating up quickly.

This is also great when cooking recipes that require precise temperatures, as wooden spoons are insulated and won’t alter the cooking temperature of the food.

7. It is comfortable to use

Whether you are serving food to your guests or cooking a delicious recipe in the kitchen, you want to use comfortable utensils and cutlery. Wooden cutlery comes with handles that are easy to use and hold. It will also not give you any cuts or blisters like metal spoons sometimes do.

This is most beneficial when you are cooking items that need constant stirring. One more advantage of wooden cutlery is that they don’t have sharp edges, so they can be used even by children without the risk of getting hurt.

8. It lasts longer

Wooden kitchenware is made to last long. So you can easily buy them without worrying about Unlike plastic, wood does not wear with time and stays intact for a long time. It also does not rust and gets damaged easily.

With all these benefits of wood, we can be sure of one thing - wood will be a popular material for cooking and serving. At Tesha, you can get your hands on many different types of wood for your cutlery, like marine plywood, blockboards, Baltic Birch plywood, and more.

Get in touch with us to know more about the kind of wood ideal for cutlery and other kitchenware.