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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

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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]

References

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^ ^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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Colander vs Strainer^[usurped]

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Colander

Description and history

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