Microplane

Microplane create premium kitchen tools and have become leaders in their field. Microplane began in the 1990’s, first being used in the woodshop and later becoming a staple in the kitchen. A tool that was once used to file wood has now become one of the best grating tools available. They are internationally renowned these days, especially for their graters and zesters. However, they have a lot more than just that. They also make a wide range of other kitchen gadgets, including ginger tools, herb strippers, spiralizers and much more. The graters are recognised for being extremely sharp, which is thanks to the photo-etching process that defines and sharpens the edge of each tooth on the grater. This makes the sharp blades stronger and much longer lasting. When handling these tools, it is important to be very careful. Microplane has actually created cut-resistant gloves for safety purposes that are ideal to wear when grating, zesting or slicing. These sharp photo-etched stainless steel grating blades made in the USA are a number one choice amongst top chefs and amateur chefs everywhere for a few reasons. Their graters do not rip, tear or shred the food, which helps to keep the foods flavour and scent in check – if not intensified. This sharpness makes the grating process easy and void of struggle too. You don’t need to put in much manual effort, as this blade won’t cause food to stick to it and it won’t get blocked. With a wide variety of different blade types, you can achieve the exact result that you are after.

At Homeware Online, we strive to offer a large reange of Microplane. Some of the ranges we stock include the Master Series range, the EcoGrate range, the Elite range, the Gourmet range and the Premium range. If you can’t find the Microplane product you are looking for, send us a message and we will see what we can do to help.

Where is Microplane made?

In 2007, the company had to move part of the manufacturing process to a factory in Mexico. However, the Microplane chemically etched blades are still crafted in the United States – but are put together in Mexico.

How do I clean my Microplane products?

If you have bought something from Microplane and are unsure how to clean it, please see the individual product information for details. Generally, most Microplane products are top rack dishwasher safe, but it pays to double check this. Please note, the lids and covers typically are not dishwasher safe so will need to be removed and handwashed with warm water using a dish scrubber.

Which Microplane Grater is right for me?

Microplane offer a wide range of different graters, with blades that range from super fine to extra coarse. The grater you need is highly dependent on what you intend to use it for and what outcome you would like. It is said that the texture and scent of the food can change depending on the type of blade you use to grate it. The coarse blade is one of the most popular choices, as it is able to grate a wide range of foods including cheese, fruits and vegetables. Use it for grating hard cheese on your homemade pizza or to top off your pasta dishes. It can also be used to grate nuts that can be used as garnish on cakes or salads. Use it to season your food by grating ginger, onion and garlic. The next blade we are going to cover is the zester blade. The zester blade creates a super fine, angel hair type result. This is great for finely grating chocolate onto your baking or grating hard cheeses over your spaghetti. As the name suggests, you can also use this blade to zest your lemons, limes and other assorted citrus fruits. The last main blade type is the julienne blade, which is designed to create neat strips of your favourite vegetables and fruits. Use it for carrots, courgettes, pears and more! Add these vegetable strips to your salad and add the fruit strips to your muesli or porridge.

Shop Microplane NZ wide at Homeware Online and make grating your food an easy and enjoyable experience. With the extremely sharp photo-etched stainless steel blades made in the USA, you can rest assured you are getting the best quality available. They also have other kitchen gadgets like herb strippers, ginger tools and gloves to assist with your food prep. Get started on your kitchenware collection today at Homeware Online. Whether you need a rug, glassware or salt and pepper mills – we can help. With free shipping on all orders and 100 day returns, we are determined to make your online shopping experience a great one. We aim for 1-3 business day deliveries NZ wide and will do whatever we can to get your package with you within that timeframe. If you have any questions about anything on our site, have a chat with our friendly customer service staff via email at [email protected] or give us a call between 8.00am-4.00pm at 0800 383 763.