Microplane
Microplane is a registered trademark of Grace Manufacturing Inc., a company that makes photo etched steel tools (surform tools) for grating, grinding and sanding.
Kitchen graters[]
A Microplane grater/zester in use
Microplane graters are used for the grating of various food items, such as nutmeg and cheese, and also as zesters for citrus fruit.
Wood rasps[]
Microplane originally made wood rasps and shaving disks, and they still do.
Further reading[]
- Edge, John T. (January 11, 2011). "How the Microplane Grater Escaped the Garage". The New York Times.
- Barber, Casey (October 6, 2016). "Do you really need a Microplane for your kitchen? Yes, and here's why". www.today.com. NBC News.
External links[]
Categories:
- Food preparation utensils
- Woodworking hand tools
- Kitchenware brands