Product Description

The Microplane Premium Black Zester/Grater is perfect for zesting citrus, grating hard cheese, chocolate, cinnamon, onion, garlic, and ginger. Constructed out of 4/10 stainless steel with patented razor sharp edges. Premium handles are ergonomic, and soft to the touch. Non-slip rubber feet add stability and protect your plates. Each grater comes with it's own plastic safety cover. Dishwasher safe.

Product Details

• Brand: Microplane
• Model: 46020-PARENT
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 1.31" w x 12.00" l,

Features

• Useful for citrus zest, hard cheese, chocolate, onion, and garlic
• Razor sharp edges
• Ergonomic soft touch handle
• Non-slip rubber feet
• Dishwasher Safe

Customer Reviews

Almost the Ultimate Zesting Tool
I find this to be a better tool for zesting than the traditional zester. I use less effort zesting with this Microplane to remove only the rind and not get to that white pith that is very bitter. And most of the zest collects underneath the tool or falls from below. A few minor raps and the most of the collected zest fall away. When I use the traditional zesting tool, I get quite a bit of the zest and essential oil on my hands.

This Microplane is fairly easy to wash and clean. But, after washing, hold the handle and shake out the water that collects in the handle. Then place the Microplane with the handle up after washing so the water dries out from the handle.

I see that there is a newer version of this tool with a shorter and wider rasp area. The tool also includes a small and large strip zester.

PROS: Removes the zest with less effort and better control (without removing the bitter pith). Easily collects the zest without it collecting on your hands.

CONS: The rasp and handle area is not totally sealed or removable to either prevent food to collect under the handle or to allow thorough cleaning.

Decent zester
I bought this thinking I could use it for more than lemon/orange zest but it doesn't work so well on much else. I prefer a little more flexibility in kitchen tools. It's a small size, works well for zest but I don't recommend trying it to grate hard cheese or ginger. It's still useful and love the pink color.