The grater frames are made with a mixture of organic moso bamboo and plastic resin. Although technically a grass, the bamboo fiber when mixed with resin and starch make it as durable as steel. The Microplane EcoGrate Series is also dishwasher safe The Microplane EcoGrate Series was designed with the environment in mind. The entire grater is BPA, Melamine, PVC, and Phthalate free. The coarse blade is ideal for grating cheese, carrots, ginger, coconut, and nuts. Use an Extra Coarse Cheese Grater for: Apples, Cabbage, Carrots, Chocolate, Coconut, Hard and Soft Cheeses, Onions, and Zucchini. The results will be perfect for coleslaws or hashbrowns, as well as big shreds of soft cheeses like cheddar. The Zester is ideal for zesting citrus or grating hard cheeses and ginger.
