About this item

• Extract Citrus: The blade has a specific tooth set for removing the flavorful rind from citrus fruit while leaving behind the bitter white pith. Citrus zest enhances vinaigrettes, stir fries, salads, and baked goods. Add a little zest to change your life!
• Shred Cheese: Shred parmesan into fluffy mounds that melt quickly and look beautiful on pasta dishes. Sprinkle fresh parmesan over eggs, salads, or any dish for a burst of flavor. Shred other hard cheeses like Asiago, Pecorino, and Padano.
• Many APPLICATIONS: Shred ginger and garlic into minced pastes for flavoring various foods. Create ground spices from whole hard cinnamon or nutmeg. Use for shaving a cork down to fit back into a bottle, or for scraping off burnt or dark spots from cookies, scones, and toast. The possibilities are endless.
• Sharp Made in USA Blades: Microplane uses photo-etched technology to produce ultra sharp grating blades in the USA. Made of surgical grade stainless steel this material stays rust-free and maintains sharpness over time. True stainless steel is magnetic, so this item can be hung on your magnetic knife strip. Non-scratch end tabs help protect counter tops.
• Dishwasher Safe: The tool is easy to clean, simply rinse immediately after use. Use a kitchen brush on the underside of the blade to clean out tough to reach particles. The zester/grater can also be placed in the dishwasher.