The JB Prince U162 Microplane Ultra Coarse Grater is a professional-grade manual grating tool designed for commercial foodservice environments. Crafted with 18/8 stainless steel, it features a 4-inch wide blade and a 12-inch depth, providing robust durability and precise coarse grating capabilities. Equipped with a TPE plastic handle, this grater offers ergonomic comfort and resilience for intensive kitchen use, making it suitable for high-volume ingredient preparation and texture modification in professional kitchens. Its technical construction ensures reliable performance for grating vegetables, cheeses, and spices efficiently in busy restaurant or catering operations.
Top JB Prince U162 Features
This manual grater excels in coarse food preparation, utilizing a stainless steel blade designed for maximum cut strength and longevity. Its ergonomic TPE handle enables prolonged use without fatigue, while the compact 4"W x 12"D size allows easy integration into existing workstations. Built for durability, it withstands frequent washings and heavy handling, ideal for professional kitchens focusing on ingredient finishing and prep workflows. Its precise construction facilitates efficient texture control, supporting high-volume culinary operations.
- Durable stainless steel blade: Ensures consistent coarse grating performance over time
- Ergonomic TPE handle: Provides comfort and slip resistance during extended use
- Compact size for easy storage: Fits seamlessly into busy kitchen stations
- Heavy-duty construction: Suitable for high-frequency use in professional food prep
- Designed for cleaning and maintenance: Easier disassembly minimizes sanitation efforts
Ideal for high-volume ingredient preparation in commercial kitchens requiring efficient coarse grating.
JB Prince U162 Technical Specs
The JB Prince U162 Microplane Ultra Coarse Grater features a stainless steel blade made of high-grade 18/8 material, offering superior corrosion resistance and strength. Its overall size measures approximately 10\" to 12\" with a 4.5\" depth and a height of 12\", complemented by a 1 lb weight optimized for durable handling. The handle is made from molded TPE plastic, designed for comfort and slip resistance. The grater operates solely as a manual tool, requiring no electrical connection or refrigeration components. It’s constructed to withstand typical operating temperatures in commercial kitchens and is easy to clean through manual washing and disassembly. It features a proprietary design that facilitates efficient grain, spice, or vegetable surface modification, making it ideal for food prep stations supporting moderate to high workloads.
- Dimensions: 4\"W x 12\"D x 1\"H, with a weight of 1 lb
- Material: 18/8 stainless steel blade and TPE plastic handle
- Construction: Heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant, commercial-grade
- Cleaning: Disassembly and manual washing recommended
- Operation: Manual, no electrical requirements, suitable for frequent use
- Usage Environment: Fits standard prep stations with sufficient clearance
What is a commercial grater?
A commercial grater is a hand-operated culinary tool designed for high-volume ingredient processing in professional kitchens. The JB Prince U162 Microplane Ultra Coarse Grater provides a robust stainless steel blade suitable for coarse grating, installed in restaurant or catering food prep stations for efficient texture modification. Its durable construction supports consistent performance over time, making it ideal for grating zest, cheese, vegetables, or spices in high-demand foodservice settings, especially in moderate-output kitchens requiring reliable manual tools for ingredient prep.
Top coarse graters for foodservice operations
The JB Prince U162 Microplane Ultra Coarse Grater is built for medium-volume kitchens requiring robust manual graters that support efficient ingredient preparation. Its stainless steel blade and ergonomic handle ensure dependable performance in busy restaurant or institutional environments, making it suitable for food prep workflows focused on coarse grating in moderate throughput foodservice settings.
- Operation Type — suited for prep kitchens and high-volume stations
- Kitchen Setting — ideal for compact commercial spaces
- Foodservice Category — efficient for cheese, vegetables, and spice processing
- Workload Qualifier — designed for moderate throughput tasks
- Use Case — supports manual ingredient texture modifications and finishing
Why Choose JB Prince U162
The JB Prince U162 Microplane Ultra Coarse Grater stands out through its all-stainless steel construction, enhanced durability, and ergonomic TPE plastic handle, enabling sustained high-performance use in demanding kitchens. Its design combines precision grating with easy cleaning, reducing sanitation time, and supporting streamlined food prep. Compared to standard graters, it offers superior material quality and a proven construction tailored for professional culinary environments.
- Self-contained manual design with no dependency on power sources
- Heavy-duty stainless steel blade for long-lasting coarse grating
- Ergonomic handle reduces hand fatigue in continuous use
- Compact footprint fits into standard commercial kitchen stations
- Ease of disassembly simplifies cleaning and sanitation routines
