This beautiful cutting board is manufactured from the finest northern-white species of hard rock maple. The board features graduated juice grooves that lead juices down to a pan to a stainless steel pan. When full, simply pull out the stainless steel pan and transfer juices, food, or scraps back to the cooking vessel or sink. Reverse side of the board is flat for any cutting job. Maple wood is naturally anti-bacterial and won’t harbor any bacteria. The Boos cream finish creates a protective layer that prevents food and moisture from damaging the wood board.