PROFESSIONAL GRADE STRAINER BASKET Premium high performance above sink oval stainless steel colander with fine mesh strainer basket and retractable rubberized handle. Colander has sturdy handles and can be used above or in most sinks. It has a mirror-finished wide-rimmed frame with bottom resting feet. The rust-resistant, sturdy fine mesh keeps the basket in shape while in use. HELPS WITH FOOD PREPARATION Our oval colander can be placed over the sink with the handles extended or in the sink with the handles folded so you have your hands free to focus on other things. This colander makes you more productive in the kitchen because you can cook faster, easier and with better results! It is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. SIFTING, DRAINING, DRAINING AND RINSING This is the ideal size needed to handle most straining, draining, rinsing, sifting, screening and filtering tasks. The basket's concave mesh makes it easy to catch, sift, strain or drain fine ingredients. The legs also allow it to be placed on a countertop and used as a basket for holding or displaying fruits and vegetables. MULTIPLE USES Our oval colander strainer is great for sifting, straining and filtering out impurities, as well as breaking up clumps in wet and dry ingredients. Sift flour, sugar and rice. For food preparation such as rinsing fruits, vegetables, grains and pasta. Strain thick or thin wet ingredients such as sauces, chunky gravies and soups. Also excellent for draining cooked pasta. The uses are endless.