Developed from a material used in restaurants for the past 35 years, Epicurean Cutting Surfaces are made from an environmentally friendly natural wood fiber laminate. A pleasure to use and even easier to clean, Epicurean Cutting Surfaces are dishwasher safe, won’t dull knives, are virtually maintenance free and NSF approved. Temperature resistant to 350 degrees, the durable board is nonporous and prohibits bacteria, odors, and staining. This Gourmet Series cutting board is an everyday surface that you can leave on your counter top. Prepare thanksgiving meat and seafood, chop fruits and vegetables or slice bread. You can also flip it over and utilize its juice groove on the other side if needed. No task is too big or small for this board. With an attractive black core and a 3/8 inch thickness, the cutting board looks and performs great on all counter tops. Great for Thanksgiving cooking.