- What foods can it grate?
- Hard cheeses, chocolate, nuts, citrus zest, ginger, garlic, chiles, spices and firm produce. Soft cheeses and very moist foods tend to clump rather than shred cleanly.
- Is stainless steel better than a plastic grater?
- Stainless steel resists rust, staining and lingering odors, and it does not absorb colors from foods like turmeric or chiles. Plastic graters are lighter but can crack and hold smells over time.
- How do I clean it?
- Rinse it soon after use so cheese and zest do not dry onto the surface, then wash by hand with a brush or sponge. A dishwasher is fine for most stainless steel, but hand washing keeps the edges sharp longer.
- Does it work for soft cheese?
- Not well. Soft or crumbly cheeses smear and clump on the surface. It is built for hard, firm foods.
- Do I need a box grater too?
- Only if you want several shred sizes. This tool covers fine grating and zesting; a box grater adds coarse and slicing options.
- Where is the Cheese Grater cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $9.98, 44% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Cheese Grater?
- Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Cheese Grater?
- 10 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Cresco Resco, The World of Cutlery, JB Prince Company, Microplane.
