Microplane grater Zester metal handle

... it's good to have this grater handy in your kitchen drawer. The fresh, fruity acidity that only citrus fruits can provide is in demand in many cooking and baking recipes. The sharper the tool you use to grate the peel - or, more precisely, to cut it - the better it will retain its aroma. This is where our extra-sharp zest grater from Microplane in the USA comes into play, which you can also use as a nutmeg and spice grater.

They are literally razor sharp. The many small blades of these graters are etched out of the material and not simply stamped (as is common with many other models) - this is where their exceptional sharpness comes from. Another advantage is that even with frequent use of the graters, these photo-etched blades hardly wear out. Thus, citrus peels are not crushed, but cut, thus preserving flavor, aroma and vitamins. Chocolate and hard cheese can be sliced into fine flakes, potatoes and vegetables retain their structure even when cut.

The graters come from Microplane in the USA (but the individual parts are assembled in China). Stainless steel is used for all metal parts.