Microplane Black Fine Blade Bowl Grater, 21cm

The Microplane Black Fine Blade Bowl Grater rests across or inside a round mixing bowl, so every last shaving lands where you need it. Its photo-etched stainless steel blade cuts cleanly instead of crushing. Parmesan falls in fine, fluffy curls, citrus releases its fragrant oils, and garlic or ginger becomes a smooth paste for sauces and marinades.

• Grates straight into round mixing bowls
• Fine photo-etched stainless steel blade
• Soft-touch handles help prevent slipping
• Blade made in Russellville, Arkansas, USA
• Dishwasher safe for straightforward cleaning

Use it flat across the rim or angle it inside the bowl for more control. It is particularly handy for cauliflower rice, finely grated carrot, nutmeg and hard cheeses. The 21cm frame is compact enough for a drawer, while the black handles sit comfortably against the bowl. Rinse it under running water after use, or place it in the dishwasher.

Meet the maker: Microplane

The Microplane blade has become a favourite with chefs because it does not crush citrus peel or drag at a piece of Parmesan. Its tiny, razor-sharp edges cut cleanly, creating fine, fluffy shavings that fall straight into your bowl.

The story began with a woodworking tool. In 1994, a Canadian baker was making an orange cake and struggling with her grater. She borrowed a Microplane rasp from her husband’s workshop. The zest fell from it “like snowflakes”. A kitchen essential had been discovered in an unexpected place.

Microplane is part of Grace Manufacturing, a family-founded company based in Russellville, Arkansas. Microplane was the first manufacturer to use photo-etching technology for grater blades. The blades are made in the USA, drawing on more than 50 years of experience in photochemical manufacturing and precision metalwork.

By the late 1990s, Microplane graters were being used by Julia Child and Martha Stewart. Today, the employee-owned company makes more than 400 products across its kitchen, woodworking and personal-care ranges, with distribution around the world.

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