Rough, irregular shreds have dramatically more surface area than smooth julienne of 5 mm thichness. Each shred absorbs more sauce, seasoning, and flavor. The classic carrot shiri-shiri—shredded carrots with egg and tuna—works because the rough texture catches egg in ways smooth carrots cannot. PROGRADE engineered deliberately irregular blade spacing to replicate traditional hand-grated texture. Beyond shiri-shiri: papaya salad, coleslaw, and any dish where maximum flavor absorption matters.