Chef Carmen Quagliata Chef- Union Square Cafe in NYC "We have multiple different Microplanes in the Union Square Cafe kitchen, and all play an important role in the success of the dish we use them for. A box grater often has multiple grating surfaces, and the larger holes are used for larger gratings jobs, like shredding cheddar or root vegetables. Based in Arkansas in the US, Microplane have over 40 years’ experience of photo-etching technology and were the first company to use the process for making culinary tools – which led to them making what they believe to be the sharpest grater blades in the world for effortless, precise grating to maximise aroma and flavour without ripping, tearing or shredding.

We also found that rasp-style graters with thick, plastic frames tended to have deeper inset undersides, which also posed a usability and cleanup challenge. Globally recognized, Microplane is the original manufacturer to apply photo-etching technology to graters, an innovative process designed to create ultra-sharp cutting edges. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. 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.He is the author of the cookbook Marbled, Swirled, and Layered, which was chosen as one of the best baking cookbooks of 2016 by The New York Times.

They are a must-have tool for any pro or home cook and I can't imagine going into service without our Microplanes.It's also worth noting that our top pick, the Microplane Premium Classic Series Zester/Grater, has teeth that wrap around the edges, giving you an all-over useable surface.