Food Grade Stainless Steel 18/8 Construction Crafted from quality 18/8 stainless steel, this colander is BPA, lead, and cadmium, ensuring safe contact with your food. The rustresistant finish preserves taste integrity, while the heavyduty design is 20% thicker than standard colanders to prevent bending or deformation during use. Riveted, EasyGrip Handles Equipped with strong riveted handles securely fastened to the bowl, this colander ensures longlasting durability and safe handling, even when filled with heavy contents. The wide ergonomic handles provide a firm, comfortable grip, making it easy to sift, rinse, strain, or steam without slipping or discomfort. Generous 6Quart Capacity With its spacious 6quart volume, this colander can handle large portions in a single batch. Ideal for draining pasta, noodles, orzo, vegetables, and fruits for family meals, catering events, small restaurants, or food trucks, it combines capacity with practicality for busy kitchens. QuickDraining MicroPerforations Designed with tiny, closely spaced holes, this colander offers rapid and efficient draining without the need to tilt the bowl. The solid ring base keeps it stable and upright, preventing tipping while you fill or rinse ingredients. Practical Use Scenarios Drain a full pot of spaghetti or linguine quickly while keeping strands intact. Rinse a large batch of fresh produce such as leafy greens, berries, or tomatoes. Steam vegetables over boiling water using the sturdy base for balance and safety. This colander combines durability, ease of use, and performance to meet the demands of everyday home cooking and professional food preparation.