Rubbermaid Box Grater, Stainless Steel

A flat grater can leave you juggling a cutting board, a pile of loose shreds, and another tool for zesting. This Rubbermaid box grater brings four grating surfaces together and catches the results in a container, making it easier to prep cheese, vegetables, ginger, or citrus without scattering everything across the counter.

The attached container also has measurement markings and a lid, so you can measure what you need and keep the rest for later.

What to know

The stainless steel box has four surfaces for coarse and fine shredding, slicing, and zesting. That range is useful when a recipe calls for different textures: coarse carrots for a salad, finely grated Parmesan over pasta, or citrus zest for baking. The product is also described as BPA-free and dishwasher safe, and its non-slip base is designed to help keep it steady while you work.

Keep in mind that this is a box-style tool with a separate catcher and lid, so it takes more space to store than a simple flat grater. The container is handy for catching and keeping shreds, but it does mean there are extra pieces to wash or put away. Its four-sided format makes the most sense if you expect to use more than one grating style rather than reaching for just one surface every time.

Best use cases

This grater is suited to everyday prep where ingredients vary from meal to meal. Shred carrots into the container for lunch prep, grate hard cheese directly over a plate, or use the zesting surface to add citrus to a baking mix. The catcher helps keep the work area tidier, and its markings can help you portion an amount before adding it to a recipe.

It suits you if you want several grating options in one countertop tool and like the idea of catching and storing extra shreds. Not the best choice if your priority is a compact, flat grater that slips easily into a crowded drawer, or if you only need one basic shredding surface.

Tips for day-to-day use

Set the non-slip base on a stable counter and choose the surface that matches the ingredient and texture you need. For a small amount of Parmesan, the container can catch the shreds as you work, for prep ahead, use its markings to measure a portion and close the lid to store what remains. The same setup can help contain carrot shreds or grated ginger before they go into a dish.

The open-sided design is intended to rinse clean, and the grater is dishwasher safe. Handle the sharp surfaces with care when moving or washing it, and avoid assuming that every ingredient needs the same pressure or grating face, matching the surface to the task is part of getting a controlled result.

Practical doubts

Does it have different grating options? Yes. The four sides are described as offering coarse and fine shredding, slicing, and zesting.

Can the container hold extra grated food? The clear container has measurement markings and a lid, so it can catch shreds, help measure a portion, and store leftovers.

Is it dishwasher safe? Yes. The product information describes the grater as dishwasher safe.

Should you buy it?

Choose this Rubbermaid grater if you regularly switch between shredding, slicing, and zesting, and would use the catcher to keep prep contained or save extra ingredients. It offers a more all-in-one approach than buying separate single-purpose tools, with the tradeoff of a box-shaped design and extra parts to store. If you mainly grate one ingredient occasionally and drawer space matters more than multiple surfaces or a storage container, a simpler flat grater may suit your routine better.