Hygiplas Low Density Yellow Chopping Board Standard 450x300x12mm J254

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Product summary

LDPE. 450x300mm. Thickness: 12mm. Yellow: cooked meats

Product description

Colour coded chopping boards to help eliminate cross contamination.

LDPE low density polethylene construction – lightweight and easy to handle
Colour-coded to reduce risk of cross contamination
Colour coded yellow – for cooked meats
Non-toxic and non-absorbent – hygienic and easy to clean
Easy to clean – dishwasher safe
Can be used as part of an effective Food Safety Management System, based on the HACCP principles

Hygiplas low-density yellow chopping boards colour-code a specific food category and prevent cross-contamination in commercial kitchens.

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SPECIFICATION 12 facts · tap for all Width450 mmDepth300 mmHeight12 mmGross weight1.29 kgMaterialLow Density PolyethyleneProduct codeJ254

Identity5

Brand Hygiplassite
GTIN / EAN 5.0204E+12catalogue
Product code J254site
Seo name Hygiplas Standard Low Density Yellow Chopping Boardcatalogue
Type Low Density Chopping Boards<multisep/>BPA-Free Productscatalogue

Size & weight5

Depth 300 mmcatalogue
External (W×D×H) 12 × 450 × 300 mmcatalogue
Gross weight 1.29 kgcatalogue
Height 12 mmcatalogue
Width 450 mmsite

Build & fittings2

Colour Yellowcatalogue
Material Low Density Polyethylenecatalogue
THE WORKING VIEW

Why this low density chopping boardsbpa-free product earns its place

Colour-coded chopping boards are how professional kitchens enforce food safety at a glance. Each colour designates a product type — red for raw meat, white for bakery, green for vegetables — so prep staff move the right board to the right task without thinking. A yellow board sits in the middle of that system and handles whatever your kitchen designates. The point is consistency: your team sees yellow and reaches for it automatically, every time, eliminating the mental load of "which board was I supposed to use?"

Hygiplas low-density polyethylene makes boards that work hard. This yellow board measures 450 × 300 mm — a comfortable working surface for portioning, prep, and plating. The 12 mm thickness is stiff enough to hold steady under knife work, yet light at just 1.31 kg so a chef can move it quickly between stations or flip it single-handed to wash. The material resists staining, won't absorb food odours, and handles the temperature swings of a commercial dishwasher without degrading.

Because polyethylene is food-safe by nature (not a coating you can scratch off), the colour is permanent. It won't transfer to food, fade under UV or heat, or gradually disappear. What you see is what you've got, year after year. And when the board eventually develops knife marks deep enough to harbour bacteria, it's a low-cost consumable to swap out — far cheaper and faster than fussing with a worn board that no longer meets your safety standards.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Questions, answered straight

That's up to your kitchen. Colour-coding standards vary by region and operation. Yellow traditionally indicates prepared foods or a secondary protein — but your kitchen defines which task gets the yellow board. The key is consistency: once it's yellow, everyone treats it the same.

Yes. Commercial dishwashers up to around 60°C are fine. If your machine runs hotter, hand wash instead — though most catering dishwashers stay in the safe zone.

No. The colour is part of the polyethylene itself, not a surface dye or coating. It's food-safe and won't transfer.

All Hygiplas standard boards in this range are the same size (450 × 300 × 12 mm), weight (1.31 kg), and material (low-density polyethylene). The only difference is the colour, which defines its role in your colour-coding system.

Replace a board when you see deep knife scoring that won't wash clean. Polyethylene boards are consumables — treat them like any prep tool that wears out. For a busy kitchen, that might be yearly; for lighter use, longer.

Call Craven Cooling on 01792 732702 to reorder or discuss your full colour-coding system.
See it in our Swansea showroom

Compare kit side by side and discuss delivery with the Craven team.

Hygiplas Low Density Yellow Chopping Board Standard 450x300x12mm J254 Product Data

Brand Hygiplas
Type Low Density Chopping Boards<multisep/>BPA-Free Products
Dimensions 12(H) x 450(W) x 300(D)mm
Material Low Density Polyethylene
Colour / Finish Yellow
Weight 1.31kg
Manufacturer Ref 1218
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