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It comes down to two factors, taste and convenience. Many believe that freshly-grated or shredded cheese tastes better than pre-shredded, because cheese that is packaged already shredded is coated in an anti-caking agent that can affect taste and melting. However, many prefer the convenience of pre-shredded cheeses. One final thing to consider is price--you do tend to pay more for convenience, so you might get more bang for your buck if you purchase parmesan in block or wedge form, and grate it yourself.
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Do I really need a parmesan cheese grater or can I use my regular cheese grater?
If you're grating pounds of the stuff every day, a parmesan grater may be a good investment. For home use, a regular flat or box grater will do the job quite well. If you have a food processor, this is a nice alternative that won't chew up the knuckles.
Is there a cheese grater that will grate parmesan without busting my knuckles?
Kuhn Rikon makes a cheese grater that is finger safe. It is available on amazon.com. The difference of this product is that you hold the grater by the handle and run it against the cheese as opposed to run the cheese across the grater.
What does grate mean?
Grated means shredded. Food can be grated with a grater, which has blades that shred the food into small strips when you rub the food against it.
If I grate my nuts in a box grater, will it ruin it?
No, a box grater will not be ruined when you grate a nut on it. The nut, however, be shredded. Graters are made to be durable, so do not worry about ruining them.
Is it cheaper to buy parmesan cheese already grated in a package or buy the block and use a grater myself?
It is cheaper to buy the block of parmesean cheese and use your own cheese grater, particularly if you are looking to use a lot of cheese. Many companies will charge extra by the ounce for pre-shredded cheese, and often times this cheese will not be as tasty either! Save yourself a few bucks and grate the cheese yourself.
Are there special tools designed to help clean parmesan cheese graters that I can purchase online?
None that I know of. Since parmesan is a hard cheese, a stiff brush should work. If the grater is made of stainless steel, it should come clean in a dishwasher on the bottom rack. If that fails ... well, then, frankly I'd look for one that is easier to clean!
What is the difference between 8 oz shredded cheese and 8 oz of cheese shredded?
One is before & 1 after shredding. Before may result in less than 8 finished oz. when shredded due to some unavoidable losses on the grater.
What does grater responsibilities mean?
A grater is a thing you have in the kitchen to grate lemons, chocolate and parmesan cheese. The word you are looking for is "greater". Greater responsibilities means that you are in charge of more important things, and that worse things will happen if you do not do your job properly.
Where can I go online to purchase good kitchen tools including a parmesan grater?
Pampered chef is an amazing site for amazing kitchen tools!
How many ounces of grated parmesan cheese in a cup?
Assuming you mean after grating the parmesan, there is no way to tell. It would depend on the fineness of the grater you used and how packed the cheese is in the cup measure.
What grate mean?
Grated means shredded. Food can be grated with a grater, which has blades that shred the food into small strips when you rub the food against it.
Would it save me money to buy a block of cheese and use a food grater or buying a pre-sliced package of cheese?
You'd save a little bit of money, but you'd have to use a cheese knife to slice it. A grater shreds cheese like parmesan for use as a topping.
