3 Piece Home Series Cheese Grater Set: Which Blade for What?
By Microplane | Published: 2026-11-05
Category: Produktbewertungen
A practical FAQ on the Microplane Home Series 3-piece grater set: which blade to use for cheese, zest, chocolate, garlic and more, plus how the set fits daily cooking.
Quick answer
Use the fine blade for citrus zest, chocolate, garlic, ginger and spices; the coarse blade for everyday cheese and vegetables; and the extra-coarse blade when you want larger, fluffier shreds. The 3 Piece Home Series Cheese Grater Set gives you those three options in one hand-held set.
Why three blades instead of one
A single grater forces every ingredient through the same hole size, which is why soft cheese can turn to mush and zest can disappear into the blade. The Home Series set separates fine, coarse and extra-coarse work so you can match the blade to the ingredient rather than the other way around.
The broad paddle-shaped surface is designed to speed up grating, but the trade-off is counter space: three paddles take more room than one box grater. If you grate in small bursts, store the two blades you are not using flat in a drawer.
When the fine blade is the wrong choice
Fine blades excel at zest and aromatics, but they can compact soft cheeses and turn them pasty. For a fluffy pile of cheese on pasta or tacos, reach for the coarse or extra-coarse blade instead. Save the fine blade for hard cheese you want to melt quickly or for a light dusting over a finished dish.
Home Series grater set FAQ
- Which blade should I use for cheese?
- Use the coarse blade for everyday grating such as cheddar or mozzarella. Choose the extra-coarse blade when you want longer, fluffier shreds for melting, and the fine blade only for a light finish or hard cheese you want to dissolve quickly. Match the blade to the texture you want on the plate, not just the cheese type.
- Can I zest citrus with this set?
- Yes. The fine blade is the one to use for lemon, lime and orange zest. Grate with light pressure and rotate the fruit so you take only the colored peel, leaving the bitter white pith behind.
- What about garlic, ginger and spices?
- The fine blade handles garlic, ginger and whole spices well because it breaks them down into small, even pieces. Peel garlic and ginger first, and grate over the pan or bowl so nothing is lost.
- Which blade for chocolate and nuts?
- Use the fine blade for chocolate shavings and the coarse blade for nuts or firm chocolate when you want more texture. Chilled chocolate grates more cleanly than warm chocolate.
- Is the extra-coarse blade only for cheese?
- No. The extra-coarse blade also works for vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and apples when you want larger pieces for hash browns, slaws or baking. It is the most versatile blade for bulk prep.
- How do I clean and store the set?
- Rinse each paddle promptly after use and wash it by hand to protect the blade edge. Let the graters dry fully before stacking them, and keep the blades you use least flat in a drawer to save counter space. Rinse before food dries; dried cheese is the main reason grater blades clog.
Product facts
- 3 Piece Home Series Cheese Grater Set: The set includes one fine, one coarse and one extra-coarse paddle-shaped grater with surgical-grade stainless steel blades. Having all three hole sizes on hand means you can switch blades for zest, cheese and vegetables without buying separate tools.
3 Piece Home Series Cheese Grater Set
