304 Stainless Steel Microporous Colander with Handle, Rice Washers Microporous Strainer Set For washing vegetables, fruits and rice, and draining cooked pasta(2QT with handle-Gold)

I bought these to replace the plastics ones I had because I’m worried about all the risks with microplastics. These are definitely pricier but you get what you pay for. I’m impressed by the quality: sturdy, nice finish, just the perfect size. They look indestructible. To verify that they are actually made with 304 food grade stainless steel, I tested them with a magnet. The weak magnetic pull confirms they are authentic 304-grade, so they are food-safe, corrosion-resistant, and perfect for all kitchen tasks. Highly recommend for anyone trying to reduce microplastics in their kitchen and food.

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!

I reluctantly bought this. I did have a larger than usual batch of berries to clean, though. Later, I wanted to soak a small batch of beans. I never rinsed rice before, always throwing it into my soups. I still don't. This colander is excellent for all I need to do, and washes easily. It's easier to deal with than the mesh strainers that I have to be careful with. I don't worry about any rust developing, thanks to its construction.

This is a product that I've needed for a long time. I use it for washing veggies, fruits, lettuce, etc. I purchased the large one and at first I thought it was too big ... but am now glad I have it. It is so functional that I will be purchasing additional sizes. This is a very functional, practicable product that is well made. It is of good quality and has some heft to it, which is good. I especially like the fact that it is NOT plastic. It is also keeps me from splashing water on me, or spilling it on the counters, floor, etc. I also appreciate the fact that it has not rusted. This is a product that I use frequently and would definably repurchase .... and will!

I’d really like to give it 3.5 stars. I like the colander-in-bowl design. It feels well made and sturdy. I haven’t used it yet, but it seems like a nice product. My big issue is that the size is a little larger than advertised. I was looking for a small stainless steel colander. This one (1.5 qt) was the maximum size that I wanted as described in “product dimensions”. However, it’s a little taller and a bit wider than was described. For most people, this probably isn’t a big deal, but since it was already at the maximum size I wanted for my uses, I am considering whether I want to keep it or not. For reference, inner diameter is 7” and outer diameter is 7.75” (advertised is 6.6”) The height of one bowl is just over the advertised 3”, but when stacked, the whole product is 4”. The other thing faulty about the design is that water will pool in the rim if washed in the dishwasher. I worry about this leading to rust over time. This really does look like a nice set, but I just wanted to share the facts with other potential purchasers.

This is good size for rinsing rice. That is the reason I got it. I got the one that had a black outter bowl and it looks very nice. The holes could be a little smaller to make sure no particles of rice stick in it. It is not a heavy weight stainless steel. It is very light. The bottom would make a nice serving bowl. The two bowls do have a snug fit when the strainer bowl is placed within the other. I also ordered the larger set in stainless steel. I tried to write a separate review on it but this one keeps coming up so I will review it along with this one. It seems to be a little heavier in feel making me fell it has a better quality to it. Both the strainer and the putter bowl have a handle on each side that will make it easier to use. The strainer bowl have 3 protrusions on it to insure the rinse water moves more freely. They are a nice size. The outer bowl did hav a couple of scratches on it out of the box but are small, and a few smudged spots. I think I probably should have gotten a colored set for this size also. This also makes me think you cannot use metal utensils on them. Not sure that it would stand up to much heat. I like the large size as well as the smaller size. Update: The more I use this the more I like it. If the need arises I will definitely reorder. This would make a nice gift for people that use rice a lot. Highly recommend.

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 want Cons * 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. .