Microplane Zester Grater in After Dark Grey for Citrus Fruits, Hard Cheese, Ginger, Chocolate and Nutmeg with Fine Stainless Steel Blade - Made in USA

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chevron_left Previous chevron_right Next zoom_in Hover over image to zoom swipe Swipe for more media Some zesters come with a protective cover or sheath that you can use to cover the blades when you're not grating or zesting. If you do choose to keep your zester in a drawer, a cover can help prevent accidental injuries. The cover also helps keep the zester sharp when stored in a drawer, since other utensils rubbing up against it can dull the zesting blades over time, which means you'll probably need to replace your zester sooner rather than later. Channel knife

A grater has larger holes and cuts things into ribbons or strands. Graters are wonderful for shredding cheese or garnishing with citrus peels. You can shred all sorts of things with a grater really; vegetables, fruits, and even nuts, if you want to. A grater will cut a little deeper than a zester will and you’ll get some of the fruit’s oils and even juices, which can add more flavor than just simple zesting. If you'll be zesting or grating other ingredients daily, choose the best zester you can afford. On the other hand, there's no point spending too much if you plan on using it only a few times a year.An apple pie, all on its own, is sweet and delicious. But if you add just a sprinkle of cinnamon or cloves to the apples or the crust, you give the pie a wonderful, spicy, warmth to the dish that transforms it entirely. The pie tastes different, it’s cozier, sweeter, and has an unforgettable zest to it. It seems small, but things like that can add so much extra depth and flavor to your dishes. The novelty of its highly engineered stainless steel solution to cheese grating is quite satisfying. Expect to have grated cheese everywhere if used at the table. Find out the length of the zesting blade on grater-style zesters. Longer blades can grate or zest more in a single pass, but they can be unwieldy to use and take up more storage space. All Offers Kitchenware Offers Homeware Offers Outdoor Living Offers Clearance Dry:Soon Heated Airer Bundles Spend more, save more on selected knives The second awesome grater on our list is the Utopia Kitchen Cheese Grater. Much like the previously mentioned grater, this one has multiple sides to it. Six sides, in fact, which actually gives you plenty of room to customize your cooking.

The last zester on our list is the Raniaco Zester. This zester, much like the others, has rust-resistant stainless steel which also happen to be resistant to blunting, overtime. You can’t beat a product that has that feature. Zesting is more of a moderation type of grating. It’s not quite as rough as a grater is. For the most part, it will only get small shavings of the outer skin of the fruit, herbs, or whatever you’re using. A zester will have much smaller holes than a grater does. For the most part, it works and functions the same way as a grater does, but just on a smaller scale. A zester almost creates a sort of sprinkle effect, not quite the shreds like a grater does. A zester is wonderful if you’re trying to be very minimal. Zest, is the grated rind of a citrus fruit, and the Microplane zesters do this with little effort, and the teeth are set so that you don't end up with the layer of white skin, called the pith which is bitter. Traditional zesters have a single row of holes to separate pieces of zest from citrus fruit. They're specially designed for the job, making them near-perfect at getting all the zest without getting any of the rind. This actually allows you to apply more force when it’s needed without having to strain your wrists or arms in the process. Their product is also BPA free and has superior break-resistance. Its quality is quite unmatched, compared to many other brands and types of zesters out there.

Key considerations

This grater is made from specially formulated stainless steel that gives it ideal longevity and who doesn’t appreciate that? This grater will last a long time, and if you cook a lot and want kitchen stuff that lasts, this is a really awesome feature to have. This grater also has a comfortable rubber handle on it. You can get a good, strong, grip, and it won’t slip out of your hands. It also happens to be dishwasher safe, which makes it easy to clean. Or you can run it under hot water and some soap to clean it off as well. It’s easy to clean, however, you prefer to clean it. A. Zesters don't need much maintenance, but you should thoroughly wash and dry them before storing to avoid rust. It's also best to avoid scrubbing them with metal scourers, which could damage the finish or dull the blades. A. Traditional zesters are best suited to zesting only, but grater-style zesters are much more versatile. This isn't an exhaustive list, but you can also use a grater-style zester to grate hard cheeses for pasta dishes, make chocolate shavings for desserts, grate garlic or ginger for when you want extremely fine pieces in a recipe, or finely grate nuts to sprinkle over oatmeal or add to other recipes.

It might seem like a small issue in the grand scheme of kitchen things, but as proven just a few short moments ago, the smallest things can have the biggest effects. If you want to get the best flavor, you want to use the right utensils. Food can be comforting, fun, and enjoyable. Even more so, when it’s prepared and cooked just right. So, what is the difference between a zester and a grater? What is The Difference Between a Zester and a Grater? When resting on a work surface, the blade sits flat but raised. A loop on its handle also means it can be hung up for storage. A safety pusher is available for this model. The combination of the handle, a robust stainless steel frame and the razor-sharp, photo- etched stainless steel blade - made in USA - enables optimal grating at any time.John Lewis plc, registered office: 171 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5NN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 724309) for the purpose of introducing the credit provided by Creation Consumer Finance Ltd, registered office: Wellington Buildings, 2-4 Wellington Street, Belfast BT1 6HT. Large items (delivered by two people, such as appliances and furniture) can be returned using our Home Collection service.

Creation Consumer Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 311518).You can find traditional zesters that feature a built-in channel knife. A channel knife lets you create strips or swirls of citrus peel commonly used as a drink garnish or a decorative flair for certain recipes. Zester prices The Microplane Premium Classic Zester was initially launched without a handle as a woodworking tool, and it is the original among our graters - from the woodshop straight to the kitchen. We recommend rinsing your Cheese Grater in warm water immediately after each use. Remove trapped particles from the non-sharp side whenever possible. To remove trapped particles on the front, first soak the tool in warm water and then use a cleaning brush to stroke in the same direction as the teeth.