Palais Dinnerware Acacia Cutting Board - Wooden Butcher Block -9" Round-

Why Acacia is Becoming a Popular Wood for Cutting Boards Acacia (also known as thorntree), is a natural wood that is becoming trendy and popular for use in cutting boards. Historically, acacia has been a prized wood because of it’s beauty and strength. The Bible references a special genus of red acacia that grows in East Africa as the wood that was used to build The Ark of the Covenant and Noah’s Ark. Acacia seeds and leaves have been used for medicinal purposes while acacia essence has been used as a perfume for centuries. In modern times, its common to find acacia used in fine furnishings, flooring, decorative art and in the kitchen. See our collection of acacia cutting boards here. Highly plentiful, good looking and with fair performance in the kitchen, it's no wonder why Acacia is quickly becoming a popular choice for cutting boards. Most importantly, Acacia is affordable. In short, there’s nothing not to like, which is why this wood is going to continue gaining in popularity for use in cutting boards.