Microplane have made sure that once its work is done, their Premium Classic Zester is really easy to clean, and although it’s dishwasher safe, the clog-resistant blade can simply be rinsed clean with running water. While hand washing is preferred, we ran this through the dishwasher multiple times during testing with no ill effects. Zyliss SmoothGlide Rasp Grater: This grater didn’t have enough teeth and the bend in the handle made grating lemons awkward and uncomfortable when held upside down. A Microplane grater is an essential tool in the chef’s knife roll, and any chef will tell you they go through a lot of these over the years—a lot.As a chef, Renu Dhar has used her fair share of these tools for baking and cooking. In fact, some of the ones she's used in the past and liked are on this list.

Ultra clean slice: super sharp photo-etched stainless steel blade; no ripping, tearing or shredding means flavours are preserved and intensified A clear guard helps keep the blade in tip-top condition, and allows for safe and secure storage in a utensil drawer. Microplane four Sided Box Grater - Sleek and efficient, this all-in-one box grater lives up to the Microplanes name. It combines the most sought after Microplane Grating blades - Medium Ribbon, Extra Coarse, a slicer and a removable Fine / Zester in to one stylish crafted, extremely versatile kitchen tool. The original series among Microplane’s graters. With the long and narrow wood rasp look, Microplane created an icon. The Zester not only delivers the fastest, most effective technique of grating incredibly fine citrus peel, it also is excellent for hard cheeses, ginger, garlic, spices, chocolate, truffles, nuts and more. SpecialityMicroplane Elite Series Grater: Like the other Microplane graters, this rasp-style grater performed fine, but the plastic frame that the blade was set in felt clunky and took up more space in the cabinet. Microplane is the original manufacturer of photo-etched culinary tools. The tiny razor-like cutting edges cut food without tearing or shredding preserving the food’s aroma and flavour. Microplane creates precise, razor-sharp teeth utilising their signature chemical etching process. Microplane Gourmet Series Graters - Sleek and ultra sharp - with the launch of the Microplane gourmet series, the original paddle-style grater was enhanced in design and function with both the professional chef and home cook in mind. Handsomely crafted, the high performance Mircoplane gourmet series features seven grating options: Fine, Coarse, Medium Ribbon, Extra Coarse, Star, Small Shaver, Large Shaver and Wide Ultra Coarse Grater. This can also be used for veggies or coconut when you want to add flavor, but not a lot of texture to your soups or smoothies. This cheese grater from Microplane features surgical-grade stainless steel blades and is dishwasher safe.

Learn More About How We Test Products What to Look for in a Microplane Grater and Zester Versatility OXO Good Grips Etched Zester and Grater: This rasp-style grater was one of the worst-performing graters we tested, with small holes and teeth not raised high enough. Lemons took a longer amount of time and effort to zest and the resulting zest was wet. Displaying unique contemporary designs with functional yet practical applications we are big fans of the cut-resistant glove, pizza cutter and the brilliant Elite Box Grater. Frequently Asked Questions The sharp blades are made of stainless steel, the handle is non-slip silicone, and the wide surface area offers plenty of space to make fast work of cheese or chocolate. Di Oro comes with a lifetime warranty and is dishwasher safe for easy cleanup. This comes with a cover for storage, but it has holes that leave some of the sharp blades exposed.

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Spices start losing their potency and aroma the moment they're ground, meaning ground nutmeg and cinnamon from the grocery store don't have the same wow factor that freshly ground spices do. Take your homemade eggnog and pumpkin spice latte to the next level by zesting these spices at home. Enter the Norpro grater. This small but sturdy grater features a non-slip rubber guard to keep it from slipping. Based in Russellville, Arkansas, USA, Microplane has distinguished itself from other brands by using a signature, single-sided photo-etching technology to create long-lasting, sharp cutting edges. In addition, they use the same highest-quality stainless steel that is used for medical supplies. Unlike stamped, punched or double-sided etched graters, the teeth are pushed up to create a perfect cutting angle. They perform like extremely sharp knives to cut ingredients with precision rather than shredding or tearing. So without much pressure or effort, food gently slides along the cutting surface to produce flawless results every time.