Stainless Steel Microporous Colander for Kitchen, 2.5QT Large Capacity, Colander and Bowl Set of Two, Stainless Steel Drain Basket with Mixing Bowl, for Washing Fruits and Vegetables

I love this and I use it a lot!!! ⚠️Wash it in the dishwasher first use. It left gray marks on the pasta the first time I used it (which probably isn’t super healthy 😅) because I only hand washed it.

Good quality. Does the job.

Seems well made and works well, but when I received it, it was covered in a thick, hard-to-see oil (initially). Ran it through the dishwasher and it looked clean, but when I was drying it, the paper towels turned dark gray. Looked like protective oil, but this is supposed to be stainless so I don't know why it was heavily oiled unless it was a byproduct of the manufacturing process and it wasn't cleaned after. Don't just run it through the dishwasher and think you're good. Clean it well before use!

Wish I purchased years go! It’s great

This makes a good first impression, but after washing it a few times and continually getting black residue on the cloths and brushes we decided it wasn't worth the risk of not knowing what that was coming off in our food.

When I ordered this I was expecting a low quality grade stainless steel on the bowl and colander set but I got admit it was a a lot better than I was expecting. It might be a little on the thin side but holds up great with no dings on it so far. Holes on the colander are small and spaced evenly but draining is a little slow compared to my other colanders but they are made out of plastic and have bigger drain holes. It also stacked perfectly with my stainless mixing bowls saving space in the shelves. Price is comparable to the big box stores but the difference is they don’t come with a bowl which makes this set a better deal!

This colander and bowl set has totally transformed my nut milk game. I use the colander over the collector bowl, line it with a nut milk bag, then use the solid bowl on top as a press. The result? Fast, mess-free straining without having to squeeze anything by hand. I’ve tried a lot of setups over the years, but this is hands down the fastest and easiest system I’ve used. It holds up beautifully to hot liquids like fresh soy milk, and the high-capacity bowl means fewer spills and more control. I absolutely hate manually handling nut milk bags, so the fact that I can press with a bowl instead of my hands is a game changer. The microperforated colander drains quickly and evenly, the materials are sturdy and easy to clean, and everything nests neatly when not in use. Mechanical efficiency meets countertop beauty. Highly recommend for anyone who makes plant-based milks or wants a multi-tasking strainer set that actually works.

I like the idea of it, but what I got it mostly for is rinsing rice and the rice goes through the holes so it really doesn't help me be efficient in the kitchen. Also it was really hard to get the grey/black coating off of it when I got it.