- Is the Microplane Premium Zester worth it over a cheap zester?
- If you zest citrus often, yes. The photo-etched teeth cut cleanly and stay sharp, while cheap stamped zesters dull and tear the peel. For occasional use a budget zester is fine.
- Can it grate cheese as well as zest citrus?
- It grates Parmesan and other hard cheese into fine, fluffy shreds, which is ideal for topping pasta. The narrow blade makes grating large amounts slow, so use a box grater for volume.
- Is it dishwasher safe?
- Yes. Microplane rates the Premium Zester dishwasher safe, though rinsing it promptly and drying it keeps the blade and handle in best shape.
- How does it compare with the Microplane Classic Zester?
- The Premium line adds the soft-touch handle and colored frame; the blade and cut are essentially the same. Choose the Premium for comfort, the Classic for a plainer look.
- What foods can it handle besides citrus?
- Hard cheese, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, chocolate and cinnamon. Avoid soft cheese and wet foods, which clog the fine teeth.
- What is in the box?
- The zester grater itself, with a plastic protective cover for the blade. No other accessories are included.
- Where is the Microplane Premium Zester Grater cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $17.49, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Microplane Premium Zester Grater?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Microplane, FormAdore.com, Amazon.