Why Grating Your Own Cheese Is Healthier, Cheaper, and Tastes Way Better

Let’s be real: pre-shredded cheese is convenient—just open the bag and sprinkle. But have you ever wondered what’s really in that bag? Or why your cheese doesn’t melt the way it does at a restaurant?

Here’s the truth: grating your own cheese isn’t just for food snobs or chefs on TikTok. It’s actually better for your wallet, your health, and your taste buds. And with the right tool, it’s faster than you think.

Here’s why you might want to skip the bagged stuff from now on.

1. Pre-Shredded Cheese Has Hidden Additives

This might surprise you: those fluffy, ready-to-go shreds are often coated in anti-caking agents like potato starch, powdered cellulose (aka wood pulp), and preservatives like natamycin.

Why? To keep the cheese from clumping in the bag or going moldy too fast.

But those same coatings can:

•   Interfere with melting, making your mac and cheese less gooey.
•   Dilute the flavor, so your cheese tastes bland or chalky.
•   Add unnecessary ingredients to your food, especially if you're trying to eat clean or avoid ultra-processed products.
  
  
  

2. Whole Cheese Blocks Are Cheaper (and Last Longer)

When you buy pre-shredded cheese, you’re not just paying for cheese—you’re paying for processing, packaging, and shipping convenience.

In most stores:

•   Per ounce, shredded cheese is more expensive than a block.
•   Blocks tend to stay fresh longer because they have fewer additives.
•   You get more versatility—slice, cube, or grate depending on the recipe.

So yeah, buying whole cheese isn’t just better—it’s smarter.

3. Freshly Grated Cheese Melts and Tastes Better

It’s not your imagination. When you grate cheese fresh, it:

•   Melts smoother in sauces and on pizzas.
•   Tastes richer, since there’s no starch dulling the flavor.
•   Feels better in your mouth, especially when used fresh in salads, tacos, or baked dishes.
  

Basically, it behaves like cheese should.

4. Grating Doesn’t Have to Be a Chore (If You Have the Right Tool)

Let’s be honest—most people don’t want to wrestle with a box grater. It’s slow, awkward, and comes with a side of scraped knuckles.

That’s exactly why we curated the Orodemark 5-in-1 Rotary Cheese Grater. It’s fast, safe, and lets you grate a whole block of cheese in seconds without even touching the blades.

With 5 interchangeable blades, it does a lot more than cheese, too (think: veggies, nuts, chocolate, and more). The strong suction base keeps it stable, and cleanup is a breeze.

Bottom line? If you’re going to start grating your own cheese, this is the tool that makes it ridiculously easy.

Final Thought

Grating your own cheese isn’t just a small kitchen upgrade—it’s a big win for your meals, your health, and your wallet. And with the right grater, it’s not a hassle... it’s a joy.

 

Ready to taste the difference?

👉 Check out the Orodemark 5-in-1 Rotary Cheese Grater here and start shredding smarter.