Zester, microplane

The thin small blades of a Microplane zester cut spices, such as whole nutmeg, and the peel of fruit into minuscule pieces that are perfect for incorporating into batters and frostings. The zester slices into just the top outermost layer of citrus, so the bitter white pith does not get zested. The tool is really sharp, so be especially careful with kids around. This is definitely an essential for your baking kitchen you will find Microplanes in kitchenware stores. 

Small grater zester for citrus, nutmeg, or Parmesan (Microplane)... 

Microplane, you can use a lemon zester—a specialized peeler that pulls off 3 or 4 tiny strips at a time—or a vegetable peeler to pull off super-thin strips. If you use a peeler, you ll likely need to scrape off the pith and chop the zest finely with a knife. You can also put wide strips of zest in a food processor and process it finely. 

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