{"product_id":"microplane-zester-black-sheep","title":"Microplane Black Sheep Zester 16.5 cm Stainless Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMicroplane Zester Black Sheep – The All-Black Designer Zester Grater\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Microplane Zester Black Sheep is a professional zester grater in black stainless steel with PVD coating, designed for those who don't want to compromise on either cutting precision or aesthetics. Photo-etched American-made blades as sharp as razors grate Parmesan, chocolate, ginger, garlic, cinnamon and nutmeg into ultra-thin flakes, without tearing and without applying pressure. The all-black matt look – from handle to blades – makes it a collectible piece in both professional and home kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhoto-etched Blades Made in USA: Precision Without Effort\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photo-etched stainless steel blades are the heart of the Microplane Zester Black Sheep. The photographic etching technique guarantees clean cutting rather than tearing: foods are sectioned with millimetre precision, releasing natural aroma for more intense flavour. No pressure is needed – food slides away quickly and uniformly, with consistently constant results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe long, narrow blade – grater surface 16.5 cm × 3.3 cm – is the classic zester geometry, ideal for hard cheeses like Parmesan, but equally effective on dark chocolate, ginger root, garlic, cinnamon and nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlack Sheep Design: PVD Coating Resistant to Scratches\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Black Sheep series distinguishes Microplane with an all-black look – handle, structure and blades – with a matt finish that combines soft curves and structural robustness. The PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) coating guarantees greater scratch resistance compared to traditional painted finishes, maintaining the original appearance over time. A piece that is both a professional tool and a design object to keep on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction Details and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto-etched stainless steel blades\u003c\/strong\u003e – made in USA, as sharp as razors for clean cutting without tearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePVD coating\u003c\/strong\u003e – scratch-resistant, all-black matt finish from handle to blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-slip rubber foot\u003c\/strong\u003e – stability during use, safe grating on any surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable protective cover\u003c\/strong\u003e – blade protection during storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 cm × 4.7 cm × 1.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrater surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.5 cm × 3.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e rinse by hand under running water; dishwasher safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003csection data-ai-faq=\"1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhich foods is the Microplane Zester Black Sheep suitable for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe Microplane Zester Black Sheep is ideal for finely grating hard cheeses like Parmesan, chocolate, ginger root, garlic, cinnamon and nutmeg. The long, narrow blade (16.5 cm × 3.3 cm) is designed to produce ultra-thin flakes without applying pressure.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat does photo-etched blade mean and what is the advantage over a traditional grater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003ePhoto-etched blades are created through photographic etching of steel, which creates cutting edges as sharp as razors with clean edges. Unlike stamped blades, they don't tear food but cut it with precision, preserving fibres and releasing natural aromas better. All Microplane blades are made in the USA.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the PVD coating and how scratch-resistant is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003ePVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) is a vacuum deposition process that applies a layer of hard material directly to the steel. The result is a matt black finish highly resistant to scratches, more durable than traditional paints, which keeps the Black Sheep look unchanged over time.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs the Microplane Zester Black Sheep dishwasher safe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, the Microplane Zester Black Sheep is dishwasher safe. Microplane still recommends hand rinsing under running water to preserve the blade sharpness over time and the PVD finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat are the dimensions of the Microplane Zester Black Sheep?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe Microplane Zester Black Sheep measures 31 cm × 4.7 cm × 1.5 cm in total, with an active grater surface of 16.5 cm × 3.3 cm. It comes with a reusable protective cover and non-slip rubber foot.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MICROPLANE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57079905452377,"sku":null,"price":44.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/9057\/8883\/files\/1_Microplane_Black-Sheep_43020_Zester_Parmesan_Crisps-3.jpg?v=1768557559","url":"https:\/\/fontanahotellerieshop.it\/en\/products\/microplane-zester-black-sheep","provider":"F.lli Fontana Hotellerie Srl ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}