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product_id: 275274560
title: "Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater, Black"
brand: "microplane"
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# Ultra-sharp USA-made blades Perfect for fluffy cheese grating Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater, Black

**Brand:** microplane
**Price:** ₨9490
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Elevate Every Dish with Precision & Style 🔪

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater, Black by microplane
- **How much does it cost?** ₨9490 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/275274560-microplane-40020-classic-zester-grater-black)

## Best For

- microplane enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted microplane brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rust-Free Durability:** Crafted from magnetic, rust-resistant stainless steel that stays sharp and ready for every kitchen challenge.
- • **Hassle-Free Maintenance:** Dishwasher safe and easy to clean with a kitchen brush, keeping your tool pristine and ready to impress.
- • **Ergonomic BPA-Free Handle:** Comfort meets safety with a BPA-free grip designed for extended use without fatigue.
- • **Precision Zesting Mastery:** Photo-etched surgical steel blades extract zest without the bitter pith, elevating your culinary creations.
- • **Versatile Flavor Enhancer:** Effortlessly grate cheese, zest citrus, and add gourmet flair to salads, pastas, and baked goods.

## Overview

The Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater features ultra-sharp, photo-etched stainless steel blades made in the USA, designed to zest citrus without the bitter pith and grate cheese into fluffy, melt-ready textures. Its rust-resistant, magnetic stainless steel construction ensures long-lasting sharpness, complemented by a BPA-free ergonomic handle. Dishwasher safe for effortless cleaning, this lightweight tool is a must-have for any modern kitchen aiming to impress.

## Description

The blade is designed with a specific tooth set that takes the flavorful rind directly off the citrus fruit, while leaving behind the bitter white pith. Zest adds flavor to vinaigrettes, stir fries, salads, and baked goods! Grate Cheese: Grate parmesan into fluffy mounds that melt quickly and look beautiful when treating yourself of family to rustic bowls of pasta. Sprinkle fresh parmesan over eggs, salads, or any dish for a burst of flavor. 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. 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. This tool is normally used to grate citrus for perfect lemon, lime, and orange zests or to create pillowy mounds of Parmesan cheese. Microplane Premium Classic Zester Graters A versatile must-have tool for the kitchen! This tool is normally used to grate citrus for perfect lemon, lime, and orange zests or to create pillowy mounds of parmesan cheese. However, it is also a great tool for grating spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and even chilies into fresh ground powders. If your dish requires fresh grated ginger or garlic, this tool will do that job as well. Customers have let us know that they even use this tool to remove burnt edges from cookies and bread. What will you use it for? What is the difference between Original Classic and Premium Classic? The Premium Classic Zester Grater by Microplane provides a soft touch handle, instead of hard plastic. In addition this line provides a choice of handle colors. You can expect the same grating or zesting experience with either tool. Why is Sharper Better? Food is grated or zested without ripping or tearing which improves the look of the final dish Food is grated or zested without bruising which improves flavor and aroma Less pressure is required while grating - making the task faster and more efficient What makes Microplane so sharp? Microplane Blade Enlarged 50x View larger Do Chef's use Microplane? The Microplane is the standard for sharp, efficient grating and zesting in both home and professional kitchens - just ask any chef if they use a Microplane! Dining out anywhere will usually lead to a Microplane sighting. Photo-etching and surgical grade stainless steel Microplane began using this signature technology in the 1990's. Most tools use stamped or cut metal. Photo-etching creates a much finer point, which means your Microplane digs in and performs better.

## Features

- Ultra Sharp Made in USA blades: Microplane uses photo-etched technology to make ultra sharp grating blades right here in America! BPA free plastic handle.
- Zest Citrus: The blade is designed with a specific tooth set that takes the flavorful rind directly off the citrus fruit, while leaving behind the bitter white pith. Zest adds flavor to vinaigrettes, stir fries, salads, and baked goods!
- Grate Cheese: Grate parmesan into fluffy mounds that melt quickly and look beautiful when treating yourself of family to rustic bowls of pasta. Sprinkle fresh parmesan over eggs, salads, or any dish for a burst of flavor.
- 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.
- 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Microplane |
| Model Number | 40020 |
| Color | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 30.48 x 3.33 x 2.54 cm; 56.7 g |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Special Features | default_no_selection_value |
| Item Weight | 56.7 g |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** Black
- **Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Microplane
- **Style:** Classic
- **Product dimensions:** 30.5L x 3.3W x 2.5H centimeters

## Images

![Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41puBWMce3L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Number of Items** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What's the difference between classic grater and the Premium grater??**
A: The premium grater is a newer version of the classic with non-scratch end tabs and a soft-touch handle that comes in different colors.

**Q: How is this specifically for grating nutmeg? I see they make a spice grater, too, but it looks small, less multi-purpose than this one.**
A: I own the Microplane spice grater you're talking about. Microplane 46016 Premium Black Spice Grater.  (Retail, ten dollars, 9.95 today.) I like it much better than the one here for spices, # 40020, because it grates spices like nutmeg very fine so that the flavor is better released and distributes well in a recipe. A spice grater doesn't need to be long or large.  In fact, #46016 is rounded so what you're grating stays in the grater so it can be poured out the end where you want it.  It's not a likely to cut your fingers I think.  Never use anything greasy or wet on it like cheese because it is a fine grate making it challenging to clean out sticky foods that were never meant to be used on it.  The cutting edges don't stick out on the spice grater as much either so it feels safer when working with small items like the whole nutmeg I mentioned and cinnamon sticks.  For the same reasons I don't recommend using it on cheese, I'm not sure I'd use the spice grater #46016 on nut meats nor fresh ginger.  It seems to me that it's truly meant strickly as a dry spice grater.  If you're looking for an easy to store a few nutmegs and use the grater just for small, dry spices, you might look into a search for a stainless steel one I found once at Crate and Barrel eons ago. It's basically a cup with the grate on top. When I'm not using it the nutmeg pod I just took some off of stays in the cup.  Every bit of what I grate goes straight into the cup for easy measuring for a recipe. It's very similiar to the one offered on Amazon which also can hold a partially used nutmeg pod for the next time: Microplane Grate and Shake Nutmeg Grinder/Grater, Black.   Just checked, C&B no longer carries the ss version of the Microplane one referrenced above.  I have the Microplane cup and top model, at  another house; works fine, stores easily in a drawer, nothing sharp to snag you in the drawer but the one I have the lid won't stay on well.  The answer to your question depends on the value of having one tool that works fair for several purposes or, if you're willing to own two tools, you'll have two that specialize better: one for larger grates that can be used on fresh ginger and cheese, then one that makes the most of your fresh nutmeg nut and other dry spices (ex: cinnamon).  I opted for the later choice of two tools with no regret.  If you're looking for a grater that is relatively fine that can be used fairly well on all the things discussed, an inexpensive and simple option is the Microplane 40001 Stainless Steel Zester.  Takes up almost no room in a drawer or dishwasher, has a protective hard plastic sleeve for safe storage, can go in the dishwasher.  Downside, no handle, which I've never had a problem with, ever.  Presently, it's only about a dollar cheaper than model 40020 here.  At retail, the 40020 is $1 less than this one at current offering.  I received mine as a gift with a subscription to Am Test Kitchen's mag, Cooks Illustrated, a long time ago.  Another brand option to replace the Microplane 40020 on this page is the (long description, sorry): Microzest Premium Grater & Zester - Professional Kitchen Tool + Bonus Recipes - Cheese, Lemon, Ginger, Garlic, Nutmeg, Citrus, Spice, Carrot, Vegetables, Fruits - Sharp Stainless Steel + Safety Cover. Retail: 29.97, 13.97 today.  Unlike the Microplane 40020 on this page, it comes with a safety cover and non-slip rubber tips on the end to protect your counter top if you rest it there to grate smaller items like nutmeg. It's a few dollars more than the Microplane version seen here.  Keep in mind that Microplane also has a premium version of this grater: Microplane 46020 Premium Black Zester/Grater, which has a safety cover, a metal band btwn the grating part and the soft-grip handle, as well as the protective tips at the bottom, comes in a variety of attractive kitchen-matching colors, retails @ 16 dollars. (14.60 today)  Note: I've provided what Amazon shows as full retail for relative comparison. as regular Amazon shoppers know, prices can vary from day to day.  When you're seriously shopping, it s is important to check what each of these are being offered for that day.  Best wishes with your choices.  If you regularly use star anise, cinnamon, fresh nutmeg pods and so on, I do believe the one way to ensure your  powdered spices are fresh and at max flavor, pick up a grater just for them.  Besides the ones I mentioned, there are several others to consider.  As far as a blade that can take on finely grated hard cheese, fresh ginger and garlic, chooses one of the four items I mentioned above: four various Microplane with increasingle better features or the one other brand that appears popular.  I firmly believe the simple ten dollar #40001 is plenty of rasp, unless you just have to have a handle.  All of the five graters are excellent for zest, not the ones made just for spices.

**Q: Used on a daily basis, how long can I expect one of these to last?**
A: About 17  years in my case. From 2005 until 2022 when the handle broke. Used it several times/week over those years and ran it through dishwasher on occasion too.

**Q: Has anyone tried grating garlic with this ? Does it shred it or does it make it into a liquid mess ?**
A: It finely grates garlic in to tiny shreds of garlic. It is fast and easy to use.  I bang it on the edge to remove as much of the garlic as possible, then wipe in the opposite direction to when grating to remove the garlic left.  I am very careful when doing this however, so not to grate my fingers.  This is VERY sharp.  Hope this helps!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best
*by M***R on 8 August 2024*

I think it's one of the best zester/ grater in the market

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really in love with this zester
*by A***Y on 3 May 2024*

Happy that I've bought it! It makes my cooking sooooo easy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best zester
*by V***H on 9 April 2025*

Excellent for Refined needs

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