are some ways to process food for different uses.
The slicer helps to create evenly thin slices, a perfect tool for a potato gratin, for example. A coarse or fine grater, e.g. for harder types of vegetables such as carrots or cabbage, enables the quick production of coarser or finer strips and a grater can be used to produce a fine mush or powder, depending on the food.
The consequence of all this is an increase in surface area. Grated vegetables can absorb a dressing or vinaigrette better due to the increased surface area created during grating.
When rubbing, the surface is enlarged even further, so that essential oils such as ginger or onions can react with oxygen over a large area. This leads to a strong intensification or even a change in the aroma. In the case of the onion, this can lead to its taste being perceived as bitter - a change that can be used in the preparation of salads.
But even the changed consistency of a grated food has an effect on the taste. On the one hand, more aromas are released when rubbing and, on the other hand, more and different taste receptors are addressed on the tongue. Many may have already noticed this with grated carrots.
Try it out and taste the different aromas of a planed, grated and grated vegetable and experiment with the degrees of coarse and fine.
You will see that there is more to the basic equipment of a well-stocked kitchen than just a grater, after all there is more than just a knife in every kitchen. And finally, a wide variety of foods can be grated, from fruit and vegetables to cheese and chocolate to nuts and spices.
In addition to the commonly used stainless steel graters, there should be at least one ceramic grater in the household. It offers many advantages: no wear and tear, tasteless, no risk of injury, easy to clean and dishwasher-safe. The ceramic grater also differs advantageously from other graters in that it is a grater and drip tray in one. Ultimately, its properties make it very suitable for small pieces.
A good grater is essential if you value freshness and aroma when seasoning. You can understand this immediately when you think of freshly ground pepper or even freshly grated Parmesan, not to mention the scent of freshly grated nutmeg.
In short, a good grater offers a wide range of uses, so there are no limits to creativity when cooking and never forget, the quality of cooking utensils is just as important as the quality of the ingredients.