304 Stainless Steel Microporous Colander, 3.5QT Large Capacity with Mixing Bowl For washing vegetables fruit and rice and for draining cooked pasta(2PC)

I love this because it’s everything that I look for in a small colander at a great value!It’s made of string metal and made well, no delay in draining, perfect for washing fruits, small veggies, basically for a single person/2 person use or for smaller items in general.I have been using it consistently nearly daily for the last few months, and there is no issues with rust or anything, and for me, the best part is that it is super easy to clean! It still looks as good as new with all the use!Another great thing about the size is that it can be easily stored in a drawer versus taking up a ton of space elsewhere.Overall, I 1000% would recommend this and will definitely be buying another one in the future as a gift and if I ever need to replace this!

For me, these were game changing. I make a lot of beans and grains from scratch. So I am washing and draining things all the time. My old strainer was the kind with a little rim around the top that gets rice and lentils caught in it all the time. It was also too small -- the mesh on the larger one in the set had started poking out in a dangerous way, and we threw it away a few years ago. These bowls solve all my washing / draining problems, except one.Pros:* There is no lip around the top. I never have to worry about grains getting stuck there.* Because there is a bowl with no holes, I can really wash my beans and grains, instead of just running water over them and hoping. Sometimes I find a layer of dirt at the bottom of what felt like clean beans!* The strainer is easy to wash. I set it inside the nonholey bowl, so my soapy water cannot escape. It gets clean easily.* The holes are 2mm, and work great for rice and red lentils.* The size is big enough for my cup or two of dry legumes and grains to get really clean, but small enough to be easy to store. Also large enough for to drain the cooked version.* nonstaining. My big plastic white colander is slightly purple from draining hot black beans. No problems with this steel set.* the regular bowl can be used for soaking beans after washing if I wantCons* Holes are not small enough for quinoa, so we still have to use the little mesh strainer for that.Someone mentioned in a review that they didn't like that the bowls fit together so you can't drain from the strainer to the regular bowl. I found a workaround for that which may work for some. I set the old mesh strainer inside the regular bowl, with a fork in the lip of the handle to keep it from sliding inside the bowl. and then I placed the straining bowl on top of that. It was stable enough. This may not be a good solution for everyone. For me, it's not something I need all the time. It's helpful for draining red lentils without washing them with water, which can really ruin them. A less precarious way might be just to stick a heatproof cereal bowl inside the steel bowl, and put the strainer on top of that. it would work with my cereal bowls.

I wanted this item for both a colander and a soaker for veggies and fruit to remove unwanted chemicals and pesticides. The 2.5 qt is the perfect size for both tasks. It works great, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a good substantial-weight item in their kitchen. Both parts are very strong and will not dent easily. It was worth paying a little extra for good quality and should last a long time. I would definitely purchase again. .

My new go to. Durable. Easy to use and clean. Great quality. Perfect size for most of my needs.

This is an excellent strainer, but a word of caution when straining hot stuff because these handles are very hot to the touch. Otherwise, it cleans up well and appears it will be very durable for a long time.

Love love love this strainer! I find many uses from rinsing and draining fruit, to pasta! It creams nicely, is lightweight making it easy to handle with one hand! So glad I purchased it! Value for money:Definitely a great buy for the money! Why did you pick this product vs others?:Best positive reviews!

I bought this to replace my plastic one and wanted something more durable.I’m absolutely thrilled with this smaller colander! It’s just the right size for everyday use – perfect for draining pasta for two, rinsing fresh fruits, or straining veggies without taking up too much space in my sink. The compact size makes it so much easier to handle than those oversized colanders that always seem to get in the way.What I really love is the sturdy construction – it feels durable and built to last, but it’s also lightweight enough for quick kitchen tasks. The fine mesh is ideal for even tiny grains like quinoa, and the handles make it super easy to grip when things get hot. It’s easy to clean too – no stuck-on food, just a quick rinse, and it’s good as new!If you’re looking for something that fits in small kitchen spaces and still gets the job done like a pro, this is the one. Definitely recommend this colander for anyone wanting a quality, practical kitchen tool that won’t let you down!

Excellent product with excellent design and engineering. Wish I had ordered sooner. Perfect strainer made of good gauge material. I am very happy!!!