Flexible cutting boards are an inexpensive solution to protect countertops and aids in preventing cross-contamination. Perfect for those needing a sanitary surface to cut or chop up fruit and vegetables.

A set of non-skid flexible cutting boards often come in a choice of colors, such as white, green, yellow, blue, and red to offer ease in distinguishing which board is to be used for different food types - a yellow board for produce, red for raw meats, blue for vegetables and white for poultry.

Due to its flexible or pliable nature, these boards can easily be shaped or curled to allow ease in transferring foods to cooking pan or mixing bowl. Pick up a board, curl to contain all chopped produce, and gently tip cleanly into a waiting pot or bowl.

Features to these kitchen cutting boards include a reasonably thin material (so pliable), simple to clean, safe in a dishwasher, and can be quickly and conveniently stored out of sight.

A 5-pack of cutting boards, in multiple colors can cost $9.95 - $15.95, measure in at 15 x 12 inches, and available from all quality kitchenware supply stores. These boards offer a sufficient cutting area to avoid scarring a countertop and can be used for food preparation of both the top and rear side - turning a board over results in a clean working surface.

Overtime these cutting boards will start to show signs of scarring due to a blade cutting down on, which can, if not cleaned in the correct manner (soap and water or soaked in a weak bleach solution) can accumulate dirt. So, a board, more in need of replacing with new than that of a traditional wooden or tempered glass edition. Another negative point to these boards is that some slide on a work surface.

A cutting board, flexible, offers versatility in its ability to protect work surfaces, offers a means of simplifying food safety, and can be stored away in a small compact space. In addition, as a result of the different color schemes it makes it that much easier to keep vegetables off a dedicated meat board or vise versa.