As well as the original ultra-sharp photo-etched blade that Microplane are famous for, and which sets the standard for all other zesters, the ergonomic soft-touch handle is comfortable in your hand, and a non-slip rubber foot holds it firmly to a chopping board as you work. The combination of all these things mean it’s often the choice of professional cooks, which is why we see it being used on cookery programmes so often. We took one look at it and just knew it was going to do a brilliant job – and testing only proved us right! Microplane Premium Classic Series - The high-performance Microplane Premium Classic Series Graters are derived from the original classic series, and are enhanced with new ergonomic soft-touch handles and anti-scratch non-slip rubber ends. The Premium Classic series features Microplanes iconic long and narrow rasp-style design that originated in the wood shop. 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.

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. 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.

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Grating Hard Cheese Test: We grated one-and-half ounces of Parmesan cheese to see how long each rasp-style grater took to do so and what the resulting texture of the cheese was like.

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 While hand washing is preferred, we ran this through the dishwasher multiple times during testing with no ill effects. Most people know what a zester does, but perhaps a Microplane is new to you. If so, this brand guide will help you better understand Microplane products, why they’re the grater of choice for both professional chefs and home cooks, and which one you should buy.With its timeless design, the Gourmet Series fits seamlessly into any kitchen and offers a large range of blade styles with a wide friction surface. Premium Reaching into a drawer can sometimes lead to unexpected cuts when there's a zester or grater in there. Some of these tools have covers that go over them to protect your hands—and potentially your little ones' hands. Decide if this is an important feature for you when selecting one. Microplane Classic Zester/Grater: This rasp-style grater had the same quality and functionality as the Premium series, but the handle was made from hard plastic. It also had indentions where the blade was inserted into the handle, where food could get caught. Learn More About How We Test Products What to Look for in a Microplane Grater and Zester Versatility A clear guard helps keep the blade in tip-top condition, and allows for safe and secure storage in a utensil drawer.

Microplane Rotary Grater - Microplane White Coarse Rotary Grater For Easily Handling With Minimal Effort. 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. IC Integrity Chef Pro Citrus Zester: This rasp-style grater looked and felt similar to the Zulay grater but with slightly fewer teeth. It still had a lot of friction and needed more effort and care when grating, though. In testing, we gave this a chance to grate parmesan cheese, but that’s not what the star-shaped grating surface is made for. This did a good job chewing through super-hard whole nutmeg, and the small storage space at the top could be handy for storing nutmeg in between uses. While this could be used in an emergency to grate other foods, it’s best to think of this as the nutmeg grater, and let it do what it’s best at.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 ultra-sharp, fine Microplane Grater makes light work of zesting citrus fruit or finely grating cheese, chocolate, nutmeg, spices, garlic, horseradish, ginger and more. The really fine cut also produces a much more intensely fresh flavour for salads, to garnish a dessert, or to add to casseroles and bakes. Whether we’re zesting lemons for a zingy lemon drizzle, grating nutmeg for a cheese sauce or slathering shavings of parmesan over sourdough for the ultimate cheese toastie, you can guarantee there’ll be a Microblade to hand. This rasp-inspired one which started the Microplane revolution is a great all rounder. Features include: It all comes down to one thing - Microplane kitchen tools are extremely sharp. The tiny razor-like cutting edges slice instead of tearing or shredding, conserving the aroma and adding more flavour. While most manufactures rely on clumsy metal stamping to produce inefficient cutting edges, Microplane creates precise razor-sharp teeth utilizing their patented chemical etching process.

Deiss PRO Stainless Steel Grater: This was a good grater with a nice, soft, grippy handle. It had a little extra tooth and bite in the blade, but the extra length of the grater made it feel slightly off-balance in hand.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. Ultra clean slice: super sharp photo-etched stainless steel blade; no ripping, tearing or shredding means flavours are preserved and intensified Freshly Ground Spices Test: We grated two grams of nutmeg to see how coarse the resulting grated nutmeg was. We also evaluated whether grating a hard product like nutmeg dulled each grater's teeth.