Stainless Steel Rasp Graters, Fine and Medium

Stainless steel rasp graters made by Eppicotispai in Italy, available in two sizes. The Fine (29 cm, 2.4 mm holes) produces the light, fluffy results you want when finishing Parmesan over pasta or zesting citrus. The Medium (33 cm, 3.3 mm holes) gives coarser, more textured results and handles ginger and semi-hard cheeses well. Both are all stainless steel with no plastic components.

Choosing Between Fine and Medium

The hole size determines both the texture of the result and what the grater handles well. Fine is the more versatile of the two for Italian cooking specifically — it's what you want for Parmesan, Grana Padano and nutmeg. The Medium suits ginger, coarser cheese grating and situations where you want visible texture rather than a fine dust.

• Fine (2.4 mm): Parmesan, Grana Padano, nutmeg, lemon and orange zest
• Medium (3.3 mm): ginger, semi-hard cheeses, coarser chocolate grating
• Fine: 29 × 4.5 cm
• Medium: 33 × 4.5 cm

Construction

Both graters are all stainless steel. The raised teeth cut rather than tear, which matters most with hard dry cheeses where a blunt or fine-mesh grater compresses rather than shreds. The flat profile makes them easy to store in a drawer and straightforward to rinse clean after use.

• All stainless steel, no plastic components
• Raised cutting teeth for clean, consistent results
• Dishwasher safe
• Made in Italy by Eppicotispai

Why Choose These Graters

A rasp grater produces results that a box grater's fine side can't fully replicate — lighter, airier and less compressed. For Parmesan over pasta or zesting into a sauce, the difference is noticeable. Both sizes are built from stainless steel in Italy and will outlast any coated or plastic-handled alternative at a similar price.

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Which size should I choose?

If your main use is finishing Parmesan over pasta, zesting citrus or grating nutmeg, choose Fine. If you grate ginger regularly, work with semi-hard cheeses, or want a coarser texture in the result, choose Medium. Many people who use both regularly keep one of each.

Can I use a rasp grater for garlic?

It works, but a rasp grater is not the ideal tool for garlic. The moisture clogs the holes quickly and makes cleaning harder. A garlic press or the flat side of a knife gives better results with less waste.

What's the difference between a rasp grater and a box grater's fine side?

A rasp grater's raised cutting teeth shred ingredients rather than compressing them through a flat mesh. With hard dry cheese this produces a lighter, less dense result that melts more evenly and distributes better over a dish. The box grater fine side is more practical for larger quantities; the rasp is better for finishing.

Are both sizes dishwasher safe?

Yes. Both are all stainless steel with no components that will warp or degrade in a dishwasher. Rinsing promptly after use, especially after citrus or ginger, makes cleaning easier either way.

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This product is not covered by a manufacturer's warranty.