{"product_id":"stainless-steel-colander-with-handles-26-cm-kitchen-strainer-for-pasta-and-vegetable-washing","title":"Stainless Steel Colander with Handles, 26 cm Kitchen Strainer for Pasta and Vegetable Washing","description":"\u003cp\u003eStainless steel colander with a 26 cm size and two handles gives you a kitchen strainer for washing vegetables, rinsing rice, and draining pasta. Made from food-grade stainless steel, it combines everyday functionality with a thickened construction designed for strength and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this pasta colander when preparing a meal, or reach for it to rinse vegetables before cooking. The double-handled design gives you two places to hold the bowl as you move between preparation tasks. Its stainless steel construction is designed for durability and rust resistance, making it a practical tool for regular kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use, place your ingredients inside and let the water drain away. After preparing your food, rinse the smooth stainless steel surface with water to clean it, or put it in the dishwasher. With one drain basket included, this colander bowl keeps washing and draining tasks simple without adding extra pieces to your kitchen routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-grade stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 10.2 inches (26 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo handles and thickened construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashing vegetables, rinsing rice, and draining pasta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 stainless steel drain basket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinse with water or clean in the dishwasher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat problem does it solve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrain pasta and rinse vegetables without the awkward task of tipping a bowl while trying to keep the food inside. This stainless steel strainer lets water escape through its holes, while two handles give you places to grip it during everyday meal prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne kitchen colander handles vegetable washing, rice rinsing, and pasta draining, so you can reach for the same tool across several cooking tasks. When you’re finished, its smooth surface rinses clean with water, and dishwasher cleaning is an option when you want less washing up by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe problem in numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn 2010, 31% of the US food supply at retail and consumer levels went uneaten. (US Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, 2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat uneaten food amounted to 133 billion pounds across US retail and consumer levels in 2010. (US Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, 2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe estimated retail value of that food loss was $161.6 billion in 2010. (US Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, 2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese figures put the broader cost of uneaten food in perspective, covering retailers and consumers rather than households alone. This colander helps with the everyday preparation side of cooking by giving you one tool for rinsing vegetables and draining pasta, without implying a measured reduction in food waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose this one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this stainless colander for its food-grade stainless steel and thickened structure, which adds strength and stability for daily cooking tasks. The 26 cm size and double-handled design bring concrete, practical features to a tool you’ll use for washing and draining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a pasta strainer, it also works for rinsing rice and vegetables. Rust-resistant construction and a smooth, easy-to-clean surface round out its strengths, with the option to rinse it by hand or use the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat exactly do you get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou receive one stainless steel drain basket in the 26 cm size, approximately 10.2 inches, with two handles. This stainless strainer is made from food-grade stainless steel and has a thickened structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basket and handles form a single kitchen tool: place pasta, rice, or vegetables in the bowl for draining or rinsing, and use the handles to hold it as you work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOUSELAND","offers":[{"title":"10.2 in (26 cm)","offer_id":46156092538927,"sku":"14:29#26cm","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4046\/6479\/files\/8469215281199_front1_problem.jpg?v=1792359452","url":"https:\/\/thehouseland.com\/products\/stainless-steel-colander-with-handles-26-cm-kitchen-strainer-for-pasta-and-vegetable-washing","provider":"HOUSELAND","version":"1.0","type":"link"}