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Colander
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A colander (or cullender) is a kitchen utensil perforated with holes used to strain foods such as pasta or to rinse vegetables.[1] The perforations of the colander allow liquid to drain through while retaining the solids inside. It is sometimes called a pasta strainer. A sieve, with much finer mesh, is also used for straining.
Description and history
[edit]Traditionally, colanders are made of a light metal, such as aluminium or thinly rolled stainless steel. Colanders are also made of plastic, silicone, ceramic, and enamelware.[2]
The word colander comes from the Latin colum, meaning sieve.[1]
Types
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- Bowl- or cone-shaped – the usual colander
- Mated colander pot – a colander inside a cooking pot, allowing the food to drain as it is lifted out[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "colander". merriam-webster.com. Merriam-Webster. 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Colander". CooksInfo.com. 15 October 2010. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ^ "Mated Colander Pot". justcooking.in. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
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A colander (also called a strainer or sieve in some contexts) is a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil perforated with small holes, designed for draining liquids from solid foods such as pasta or rice, or for rinsing vegetables and fruits. The word derives from the Latin colāre, meaning "to strain".[1][2][3]
Typically larger than fine-mesh strainers, colanders feature a wide, open bowl with holes across the bottom and sides, often with two handles for stability over a sink. They differ from strainers by having larger perforations suitable for coarser draining.[4]
The colander has ancient origins, evolving from early filtering tools and developing through various materials and designs into the modern utensil commonly made from metal or plastic.[5]