Colander Stalgast 072363

A colander holds food while liquid drains away through perforations in its bowl. Gravity pulls the water down, leaving the solids behind. The wide, sloping sides of this design spread the contents evenly, so every piece is exposed to the same flow and dries at the same rate. No pockets of trapped water remain, and the food is ready for the next stage without blotting or shaking. The operator places the colander in a sink or over a container, loads it with washed vegetables, cooked pasta or rinsed fruit, and leaves it to drain. The bowl's depth keeps the contents clear of the draining liquid, and the polished stainless steel surface reflects heat, helping the food cool and dry faster. Once the water has run off, the colander is lifted out and the contents tipped into a pan, bowl or serving dish. The bowl is made of stainless steel, polished to a smooth finish. The material resists corrosion from water and food acids, and the polished surface discourages food particles from sticking. The rim is rolled for strength and to prevent sharp edges. The single control is the handle formed by the rim itself; it allows the operator to lift and tip the colander without touching the food or the draining liquid. The diameter of 360 mm gives a large surface area for draining bulky items such as whole lettuces, cabbages or large batches of pasta. The height of 190 mm keeps the contents well above the draining liquid, so the food does not sit in water. The weight of the colander is light enough to lift when full, yet heavy enough to stay steady in the sink. Stainless steel lets you rinse the colander under running water and shake off every last drop without trapping dirt or rust between seams. The polished stainless steel surface can be washed in hot water with detergent, scrubbed with a non-abrasive pad, and rinsed. The perforations are large enough to allow water to flow through but small enough to prevent food particles from lodging. After washing, the colander is left to air-dry or wiped with a clean cloth. The colander is a single model with no variants. It is placed in the catalogue under kitchen utensils, draining and straining equipment.