Kitchen & living
Swiss stone pine belongs in everyday life, not in a display cabinet. This category holds the pieces you pick up every day: chopping boards in two sizes, a container for kitchen utensils, a pen holder for the desk and the pine cushion for the bedroom.
Plus the pine ball that floats in a water jug and gives the water a fine, resinous taste — on its own or with the matching carafe.
A note on the old question of wood versus plastic: research at the University of Wisconsin found that bacteria die off faster on wooden boards. For raw meat we would still recommend a separate board.
Why bread keeps longer in a Swiss pine bin, and what the research says about the hygiene of wooden boards, is covered in Swiss pine in the kitchen.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Swiss pine chopping board hygienic?
Research at the University of Wisconsin showed that bacteria die off faster on wooden boards than on plastic ones. For raw meat you should still use a separate board and wash it by hand with hot water afterwards.
Does bread stay fresh longer in a Swiss pine box?
Wood absorbs excess moisture and releases it again. Bread therefore stays sliceable for longer without going mouldy — unlike in an airtight plastic box. It matters that the box does not close completely tight.
What does the Swiss pine ball do in a water jug?
It gives the water a fine, resinous taste. Rinse and dry it every few weeks; after about a year the taste fades, then light sanding helps.
