The Hidden Purpose of the Fourth Side on Your Cheese Grater – You’ve Been Missing Out!

🤯 So What Is the Fourth Side For?

You’ve probably noticed it — the tiny, rough, almost sandpaper-like side on the opposite end of the grater.

This side is often called:

• The microplane side
• The zester side
• Or the finest grater surface

But its true purpose?

It’s for finely grating hard foods into a powdery texture — perfect for:

• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Citrus zest from lemons, limes, or oranges
• Spices like nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, or ginger
• Chocolate shavings for fine dusting
• Garlic or ginger paste (just rub it across the surface)

This side is incredibly versatile and especially useful when you want maximum flavor in minimal time .