{"id":1848444,"date":"2023-02-03T12:01:12","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T17:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1848444"},"modified":"2025-04-01T15:21:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T20:21:39","slug":"tiktok-cheese-grater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/tiktok-cheese-grater\/","title":{"rendered":"You’ll Want to Ditch Your Box Grater After Seeing This Viral Cheese Shredder"},"content":{"rendered":"I'm always on the hunt for buzz-worthy products that actually work. Social media platforms are my go-to for discovering trends, and every now and then there's a viral\u00a0product I can't pass up. The internet-loved Stanley tumbler<\/a>, Scrub Daddy products<\/a>, candle warmer lamps<\/a>\u2014the \"TikTok Made Me Buy It<\/a>\" list is endless\u2014and now we can add \"TikTok cheese grater\" to the pile.\r\n\r\nWhen I came across this Cambom rotary cheese grater<\/a> on TikTok, I knew I'd struck gold. Viral video after viral video had nothing but praise for the magical Amazon kitchen gadget<\/a>. It grates a whole block of cheese in seconds! Not to mention the fact that it's earned more than 23,000 glowing ratings from Amazon customers. But is it too good to be true? Here's my honest review.\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT product_name=\"Rotary Cheese Grater\" short_description=\"Using a rotary cheese grater saves time and creates perfect, fresh shreds in seconds.\" image=\"2031517\" image_credit=\"MADI KOETTING FOR TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"Amazon\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07TS1817B\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" \/]\r\n

What Is the TikTok Cheese Grater?<\/h2>\r\n[dam-video dam-id=\"53764\" type_of_player=\"jw\" \/]\r\n\r\nThis must-have Amazon kitchen tool<\/a> is a rotary cheese grater<\/a> that has won the internet's heart thanks to its unique features. Like all rotary graters, it has a handle that does the heavy lifting (er, grating) for you.\r\n\r\nBut it doesn't stop there: This specific rotary grater suctions to the countertop. It doesn't slide, fall over or move when grating ingredients, which is an incredible lifesaver for anyone who despises fumbling around with handheld graters. Did we mention it comes with three different attachments? It checks boxes for slicing and<\/em> shredding.\r\n\r\nIn case you're not convinced, Kelly Smith, Sur La Table\u2019s<\/a> senior buyer of cooks tools, notes that there are many reasons why someone should opt for a rotary grater over a box grater.\r\n\r\n\"Customers come to us regularly to ask if a rotary grater is a better option than a box grater or microplane, and typically your search should depend on personal preferences as well as intended uses,\" says Kelly. \"Where box graters are simple, easy to clean and controlled, they're often inefficient and tiresome to use, as well as potentially dangerous. On the other hand, rotary graters are highly efficient, versatile and easy to use.\"\r\n

Why Is It Trending?<\/h2>\r\nThe tag #CheeseGrater<\/a> has quickly generated over 168 million views on TikTok from users sharing about the fun kitchen tool<\/a>. One highly viewed video from @Rachel_Meaders<\/a> shows just what sets it apart: It locks in place, boasts three attachments (coarse shredder, fine shredder and slicer) and quite literally grates an entire block of cheese in mere seconds. The fact that it grates exceptionally fast is reason enough to add to cart. Combine that with the fact that it doesn't budge on the countertop, and it's an essential kitchen tool<\/a>.\r\n
@rachel_meaders<\/a> Link is in my bio, it\u2019s on sale $10 off!! #amazon<\/a> #amazonfinds<\/a> #kitchenhacks<\/a> #kitchengadgets<\/a> #amazonmusthaves<\/a> #cookinghacks<\/a> \u266c original sound - Rachel Meaders<\/a><\/section><\/blockquote>\r\n

How We Tested It<\/h2>\r\n\"Rotary\r\n\r\nTo put the TikTok rotary cheese grater<\/a> to the test, I wanted to first see how well all three attachments performed with cheese. Then, I tested it with other ingredients like potatoes, cucumbers and tofu.\r\n

Cheese<\/h3>\r\nWith my favorite cheese blocks on deck, it was time to test the coarse shredder attachment. I cut the first cheese block into four long, rectangular pieces, since one giant block was too large to fit down the chute. With one hand on the handle and the other on the food pusher, I started spinning the handle clockwise.\r\n\r\nI used the food pusher to guide the cheese down the grater until it was all gone.\u00a0 As expected, perfect strips of shredded cheese started falling out of the chute in seconds. Some cheese got stuck in the chute as more was added to the shredder, but it just took a little extra manpower on my end to keep the process going.\r\n\r\nI also tried the slicer and fine shredder attachments with the cheese. The slicer worked okay, except that when cheese got stuck in the chute, it started to shred instead of producing perfect slices. I was able to get a few slices out of it, but the coarse shredder definitely brewed the best results. The fine shredder was a bit too, well, fine for my liking.\r\n

Other Foods<\/h3>\r\nIntrigued by the slicer attachment, I wanted to see how well it worked with a cucumber. I was nervous after the cheese slicing that it wouldn't work as hoped. Turns out, though, it certainly beats using a knife to chop veggies. I used the same clockwise motion to slice the cucumber, using the food pusher as a guide. Much to my (pleasant) surprise, the cucumber was cut into thin slices. The cut was so thin I could never dare achieve the same consistency with a knife.\r\n\r\nLastly, I tested the TikTok cheese grater for cutting potatoes. Just like the cheese, the coarse shredder worked seamlessly with the potatoes\u2014in fact, it worked better. Within seconds, I had a plate of ready-to-fry shredded hash browns. I also tried the slicer tool for potatoes, but the cut was a tad too thin for my liking. I prefer this attachment for achieving a fine cut on veggies instead. The coarse shredder also worked beautifully with tofu for the yummiest shredded tofu tacos.\r\n

Cleaning<\/h3>\r\nThe cheese grater disassembles beautifully when it's time to clean. Simply detach the handle from the grating tool by pressing the attached release button. Then, detach the chute by pressing the attached button on the base. Wash with warm, soapy water, and it's ready for more grating!\r\n

Long-Term Testing Update<\/h3>\r\n\"Rotary\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve meal-prepped with this cheese grater since January 2023. While the additional attachments are useful, I mainly use this cheese grater for shredding cheese. It can also thinly slice vegetables. However, I much prefer using a mandoline<\/a> for meal-prepping veggies.\r\n\r\nI don\u2019t own another cheese grater in my kitchen, nor do I wish I did. The handle on this shredder is incredibly smooth and, dare I say, fun to use. A traditional grater requires significant elbow grease, while this kitchen gadget requires minimal force to get the job done, making it a win-win in my books.\r\n\r\n[quote-card quote=\"Alongside their efficiency, folks may find rotary graters more attractive than traditional box graters for their safety and maneuverability, limiting your fingers' interaction with the bladed surface while being appropriate for grating at the dinner table at the start of a meal. If you're looking for an option that makes grating fun and effortless for larger quantities, rotary graters are the way to go!\" name=\"Kelly Smith\" title=\"Sur La Table\u2019s Senior Buyer of Cooks Tools\" \/]\r\n\r\nOne grievance I have with this product is cheese often gets stuck in the barrel. I recommend manually pulling the cheese out of the barrel after shredding each cheese block.\r\n\r\nAs for cleaning, this style of shredder is a bit more annoying to wash. You must remove all the attachments to clean the shredder, but all it takes is a little extra patience.\r\n

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