The Benefits of Cooking with a Juice Groove Cutting Board

What Is a Juice Groove?

A juice groove is a shallow channel carved around the perimeter of a cutting board that captures liquids released during cutting. When you slice a tomato, carve a roast, or cut citrus fruits, the juices flow into the groove instead of running off the edge onto your counter.

Why It Matters

Cleanliness: Without a juice groove, meat juices, fruit liquids, and vegetable water run off the board and pool on your counter, creating a mess and potential contamination.

Safety: Pooling liquids make the board and counter slippery, increasing the risk of knife slips.

Flavor: For meat, the collected juices can be poured back over the carved meat as a natural jus, enhancing the dish.

The Velgrina Juice Groove

The iroko wood side of the Velgrina 3-in-1 Cutting Board features a precision-milled juice groove that holds up to 2 tablespoons of liquid. The groove depth is carefully calculated — deep enough to contain juices but shallow enough not to interfere with cutting at the board edge.

Care Tips

After use, wipe the groove clean with a damp cloth. During monthly oiling, pay extra attention to the groove area as it can dry out faster than the flat surface. A well-maintained juice groove will last the lifetime of the board.

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