Material and safety - Made from food grade 18/8 stainless steel. BPA, lead and cadmium free. Rust resistant and will not affect the taste of your food. Construction and durability - Sturdy outer mirror finished wide rim frame on the top and a stable base at the bottom. A firm wire along the outer sides of the rust resistant mesh keeps the colander in shape during use. Sizes - Large 5-Quart (11 x 4 inches) - Medium 4-Quart (9 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches) - Small 3-Quart (8 1/2 x 3 1/4 inches) Versatility and uses - Ideal for draining and straining all kinds of foods, wet or dry. - Suitable for pasta, produce, grains and rice; also works for sifting flour, sugar and rice. - Useful for rinsing and washing fruits, vegetables and other ingredients; suitable for general food preparation. Practical uses - Draining cooked pasta or rinsing fresh produce in a pot. - Sifting dry ingredients such as flour, sugar or rice for baking or cooking. - Steaming vegetables in a pot or draining fried foods such as french fries after frying.