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Elevate Your Cooking with Professional Zesting
The Microplane Classic Zester Grater, imported from the USA, brings professional-grade sharpness to your kitchen. Its photo-etched stainless steel blades are designed to zest citrus fruits by taking off only the flavorful rind, leaving the bitter white pith behind. This makes it perfect for adding vibrant flavor to vinaigrettes, baked goods, and stir-fries. The grater also excels at producing fluffy mounds of hard cheese like Parmesan, ideal for topping pasta, salads, and eggs.
Crafted from surgical-grade stainless steel, these blades maintain their sharpness over time and resist rust, even in humid Indian kitchens. The ergonomic, BPA-free plastic handle ensures a comfortable and secure grip during use. Its rectangular shape and lightweight design (0.125 lbs) make it easy to maneuver. The grater can be conveniently hung on a magnetic knife strip due to its magnetic stainless steel construction.
Cleaning is simple: rinse immediately after use or place it in the dishwasher. For tough particles, a kitchen brush can be used on the underside of the blade. This classic zester grater is a versatile tool for everyday cooking and gourmet preparations, offering superior performance compared to standard graters. All customs duties and GST are included in the price, with delivery via ExpressBox tracked shipping.
Professional Sharpness for Home Cooks
Microplane's signature photo-etched blades, made in the USA, offer unparalleled sharpness. Unlike standard graters that tear food, Microplane blades precisely cut ingredients, releasing maximum flavor. This means your citrus zest is vibrant and free from bitter pith, and your grated cheese melts beautifully. For Indian home cooks, this translates to restaurant-quality results for everyday dishes, from garnishing dals to enhancing desserts. The ergonomic handle ensures comfort, even during longer prep times, making it a joy to use for both quick zestings and extensive grating tasks.
Who It's For vs. Who Should Skip It
This zester is perfect for home cooks who love adding fresh flavors to their meals, from zesting limes for Indian curries to grating hard cheeses for pasta. It's ideal for those who appreciate sharp, durable kitchen tools that simplify prep work. However, if you only need to grate soft cheeses or large quantities of vegetables, a box grater might offer more versatility. Individuals with severe hand sensitivities might prefer an electric grater, though the Microplane's lightweight design and comfortable handle aim to minimize strain.
Typical situations where Microplane Classic Zester Grater helps — illustrative scenarios, not customer reviews.
Adding fresh citrus zest to Indian dishes like curries, dals, or desserts.
The Microplane zester effortlessly captures the bright, aromatic oils from lemon or lime rinds without the bitter white pith. This adds a sophisticated flavor layer to traditional Indian recipes, enhancing their freshness and complexity.
Creating fluffy Parmesan for pasta or garnishing salads and appetizers.
Achieve restaurant-quality results by grating hard cheeses like Parmesan into light, airy mounds that melt beautifully. This elevates simple dishes and adds a gourmet touch to everyday meals, impressing family and guests.
| Blade Material | Surgical Grade Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | BPA-Free Plastic |
| Blade Technology | Photo-etched |
| Allergens | Contains Nickel Metallic (Prop 65 warning) |
| Primary Use | Zesting citrus fruits, grating hard cheeses |
| Secondary Use | Grating chocolate, ginger, garlic, nutmeg |
| Care Instructions | Dishwasher safe; rinse immediately after use. Wipe blade dry after washing. |
| Shelf life after opening | Indefinite (durable kitchen tool) |
| Contraindications | Not suitable for soft cheeses or large vegetable grating; handle with care due to sharp blades. |
| Feature | Microplane Classic Zester | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Blade Sharpness & Technology | Ultra-sharp, photo-etched stainless steel blades for precise cutting. | Standard stamped graters; blades may be less sharp, tear food, and dull faster. |
| Zesting Performance | Excels at zesting citrus, capturing only flavorful rind, leaving bitter pith behind. | Often grate too deeply, including bitter white pith, affecting flavor balance. |
| Cheese Grating Texture | Produces light, fluffy mounds of hard cheese that melt quickly. | May produce clumps or thicker shreds that don't melt as evenly. |
| Material & Durability | Surgical-grade stainless steel, rust-resistant, maintains sharpness. | Varies; some may rust or lose sharpness with frequent use and washing. |
| Ease of Cleaning | Dishwasher safe; easy to rinse clean. | Dishwasher safe, but food particles can get trapped in less refined blade patterns. |
| SKU | ucu2917 |
| GTIN | 00098399400204 |
| Brand | Microplane |
| Model Name | Classic Zester/Grater 40020 |
| Color | Black |
| Material | Surgical Grade Stainless Steel Blades, BPA-Free Plastic Handle |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 12 x 1.3 x 1.3 inches (30.5 x 3.3 x 3.3 cm) |
| Item Weight | 0.125 lbs (0.057 kg) |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA blades, handle material sourced globally |
About Microplane
Microplane is renowned for its ultra-sharp, photo-etched blades, revolutionizing home kitchens with professional-grade grating and zesting tools.
Compliance & Legal
No product-specific compliance warnings identified. Standard imported-goods terms apply: customs duties & GST paid; for personal use in India; follow the manufacturer's usage instructions on the packaging.
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