Official Chopping Boards Colour Coded System

Find out the different colours of chopping boards used in the UK. The official chopping board system used in professional kitchens in the UK. For more information visit: http://www.becomingachef.co.uk

1. CHOPPING BOARDS THAT CHEFS USE Find out the colour coded chopping board system used in pro kitchens Chris Flatt www.becomingachef.co.uk

2. WHY USE COLOUR CODING Prevent Cross Contamination

3. BLUE CHOPPING BOARD RAW FISH Any Raw Fish Shellfish

4. RED CHOPPING BOARD RAW MEAT This includes all raw meats including chicken Always prepare bacon on a red board, although bacon is cooked as it has been smoked it is NOT a ready to eat food . For this reason it should be prepared on a RED board

5. YELLOW CHOPPING BOARD COOKED MEATS Ham Cooked Chicken

6. GREEN CHOPPING BOARD SALADS AND FRUIT Lettuce Cucumbers Apples

7. WHITE CHOPPING BOARD BAKERY AND DAIRY Cheese Bread

8. BROWN CHOPPING BOARD VEGETABLES Carrots Parsnips Root Vegetables

9. PURPLE CHOPPING BOARDS NUTS Any Chopping Of Nuts

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