Review on 🧀 Multipurpose Crystalia Cheese Grater - Storage Container, Handle, and 2-Way Grate for Cheeses, Vegetables, Chocolate, and More by Lois Dennis

We're cheese fanatics in my house! We love getting diced mozzarella, parmesan, swiss cheese, cheddar and just about every other product we have available. My wife makes homemade pizza, lasagna, enchiladas, broccoli and cheddar soup, and other delicious dishes that are brimming with cheese. We don't buy pre-shredded cheese as it's usually coated in potato starch, cellulose or other release agents which not only can't be eaten but also changes how the cheese is prepared. That's why we need a good grater. It looked very cool. It has two blades that snap in and out of a plastic frame attached to a special container that can grab and hold your cheese or whatever you need to shred. It has a standard-sized grater attachment for soft cheeses like cheddar or mozzarella, and one with smaller holes for hard cheeses like parmesan. What seemed really nice is that the holes point in opposite directions so you can raise or lower the grate. The problem is that while the manufacturer claims the plastic it's made of is BPA-free, they won't tell you what kind it is. it's plastic. It seems to me to be one of the 'bad' ones that isn't that safe for food storage. It's also quite brittle. The bi-directional aspect of the blades didn't work that well either. Although the manufacturer claims it's dishwasher safe, I prefer to hand wash it to prevent the plastic from overheating and cracking. This company boasts that their Crystalia 2 in 1 grater is an American product even though it is made in Europe. . At the time of writing, it costs $13.45, which I think is three and a half dollars too much. Given my uncertainty about the plastic content and the fact that I don't think it will last that long, I think I'll take it to the White Elephant Party and leave it to someone else.