Microplane Zester and Fine Grater, Black Premium Classic Series, Stainless Steel Blade

The black Microplane Premium Classic Series Zester is an 18/8 stainless-steel kitchen grater for zesting citrus and finely grating cheese, aromatics, spices, and more, with photo-etched blades made in the USA.

• Photo-etched, surgical-grade stainless-steel blade made in the USA — finely grates ingredients with a sharp cutting surface.
• Specially shaped teeth lift flavorful citrus rind while leaving the bitter white pith behind.
• Grates hard cheeses, garlic, ginger, whole spices, and chocolate — one tool serves a range of kitchen prep tasks.
• Magnetic stainless steel — hang the grater on a magnetic knife strip for storage.
• Dishwasher safe — clean it in the dishwasher or rinse it promptly after use.
• Non-scratch end tabs — help protect countertops when the grater rests on them.

Freshly grated ingredients can add aroma and flavor to everyday cooking, but different ingredients call for different prep: citrus zest, fine cheese, minced aromatics, or ground whole spices. The Microplane zester is made for those tasks, as well as a few specific kitchen uses beyond grating. Its long, narrow grating surface lets you work directly over a dish or ingredient, making it useful for recipes and finishing touches alike.

What can the Microplane Premium Classic Zester grate?

It grates citrus peel, hard cheeses, garlic, ginger, whole hard spices, and chocolate. For citrus, the tooth design removes the flavorful outer rind while avoiding the bitter white pith beneath it. Add the zest to vinaigrettes, stir-fries, salads, or baked goods to bring citrus flavor to the dish.

For cheese, grate Parmesan into fluffy mounds that melt quickly and make a light topping for pasta. Freshly grated Parmesan also suits eggs, salads, and other dishes. The grater works with other hard cheeses, including Asiago, Pecorino, and Padano.

• Use whole hard cinnamon or nutmeg to make ground spices.
• Grate ginger and garlic into fine pastes for adding to food.
• Grate chocolate for a topping or recipe ingredient.

How is the blade made, and what is it designed to do?

The blade uses photo-etched technology and surgical-grade stainless steel, with 18/8 stainless steel specified for the grater. Its sharp teeth are made for fine grating, while the steel is described as rust-free and able to maintain sharpness over time. The blades are made in the USA.

This grater also has uses that go beyond preparing ingredients for a recipe. It can shave a cork so it fits back into a bottle, and scrape burnt or dark spots from cookies, scones, and toast. These tasks use the same grating surface, so the tool can serve for both food preparation and small kitchen touch-ups.

• The grater’s stainless steel is magnetic, so it can hang on a magnetic knife strip.
• Non-scratch end tabs help protect the countertop when the tool is set down.

How should you clean and store this citrus grater?

The Microplane Premium Classic Series Zester is dishwasher safe. For hand cleaning, rinse it immediately after use; use a kitchen brush on the underside of the blade when food particles are difficult to remove. Prompt rinsing and brushing help clear residue from the grating surface.

For storage, the magnetic stainless-steel body can be hung on a magnetic knife strip. When working at a counter, the non-scratch end tabs help protect the surface. These details support straightforward use and storage in a kitchen where the grater is used for several different ingredients.

• Rinse directly after grating.
• Brush the underside of the blade to dislodge stubborn particles.
• Place the grater in the dishwasher for cleaning, or hang it on a magnetic knife strip for storage.

This tool suits home cooks who want one grater for citrus zest, hard cheese, aromatics, spices, and other small kitchen tasks. It is especially useful for adding fresh zest to dishes, grating cheese over meals, and preparing finely grated ingredients without switching tools. Its photo-etched stainless-steel blade handles these grating jobs, and it can be cleaned in the dishwasher.