The Cuisinart® 5qt Hard Mesh Colander can handle any size draining, straining, and rinsing job. Made of durable stainless steel, this colander has superior draining to quickly and easily drain pasta and rinse fruits and vegetables. Soft-grip handles add comfort and the lifetime warranty offers peace of mind. The colander is dishwasher safe for easy clean-up.
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Number of Pieces: 1
Dimensions (Overall): 4.5 Inches (H) x 11.2 Inches (W) x 11.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.03 Pounds
Features: Soft-Grip Handle
Capacity (Volume): 160 Ounces
Includes: Large Strainer
Material: Stainless Steel
Care & Cleaning: Dishwasher-Safe
TCIN: 79729909
UPC: 086279039477
Item Number (DPCI): 070-05-5963
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 15.1 inches length x 11.2 inches width x 4.4 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.9 pounds
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A: Standard hard-mesh colanders (even those with small holes) have gaps that allow tiny grains like rice and unsoaked quinoa to slip through. For rice, you can successfully rinse it in this 5-quart colander, but you may lose a few grains. However, for quinoa, the grains are much smaller and will likely fall through the mesh holes. For the best results with these grains, you may want to use a dedicated fine mesh sieve or strainer (where the mesh looks like a tight fabric).
submitted byProduct Expert - 2 months ago
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Q: Is the 11.2in width with or without the handles?
submitted by christine1ca - 5 months ago
A: The 11.2-inch width for the Cuisinart 5qt Hard Mesh Colander is generally considered the overall width, which includes the handles
submitted byProduct Expert - 5 months ago
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Q: What is the steel grade?
submitted by Amy vl - 8 months ago
A: Thanks for your question! This unit is an 18/0 grade stainless.
submitted byProduct Expert - 7 months ago
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Q: What is the country of origin?
submitted by Jinny - 8 months ago
A: Thanks for your question! This strainer is made in China to the strict specifications of Cuisinart.
submitted byProduct Expert - 8 months ago
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Q: What quality is the stainless steel?
submitted by Stomp rocket set - 1 year ago
A: The Cuisinart CTG-00-CLD 5-Quart Hard Mesh Colander is constructed from heavy-gauge stainless steel, designed for durability and efficient drainage.
submitted byProduct Expert - 1 year ago
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Q: Does this item contain nickel?
submitted by Nancy - 2 years ago
A: Hello -
All information can be found at the link below :
https://www.cuisinart.com/chemical-disclosure
submitted byProduct Expert - 2 years ago
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Q: What material are the black handles made of?
submitted by KLN - 2 years ago
A: The black handles are made of ABS plastic. Thanks for asking.
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Q: Are the handles heat safe?
submitted by Anonymous - 2 years ago
A: The colander is dishwasher safe for easy clean-up, so to that extent the handles are heat safe. However, this is not intended for use in an oven or on the stovetop for preparing foods.
submitted byProduct Expert - 2 years ago
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Q: Can this item strain quinoa? Please answer yes or no. I’m not sure if 1/8 in. indicates that it can or it won’t.
submitted by Roni - 2 years ago
A: Hello,
The 1/8 in, is the size of the holes on the Mesh Colander, anything smaller than that may pass through.
submitted byProduct Expert - 2 years ago
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Q: How fine is this? Could I use it to rinse rice or quinoa? Thank you.
This is a great everyday kitchen essential. It's sturdy, easy to handle and drains pasta and vegetables really well. I like the practical design because it doesn't feel bulky when stored away. I would recommend to others
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1 July, 2026Verified purchase
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16 May, 2026
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I love this!!! Perfect for washing vegetables!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The colander has been useful in my kitchen. I’ve been using this for the past few days, and it has worked really well for washing and cleaning vegetables. It is lightweight and easy to handle, but still feel strong and durable. The handles are comfortable to hold, making it simple to carry while using it. I also like that it is dishwasher safe. So far. I’m happy with it and would recommend it.
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30 April, 2026
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Great strainer and perfect size
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This hard mesh colander is great. It’s a nice size and seems to be pretty heavy duty. I love taking a strainer out to the garden with me and doing a little prewash outside to get all of the dirt off of the veggies. The size and durability of this is perfect for that. It’s also super easy to clean and had nice handles. It is dishwasher safe as well which is a bonus!
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30 April, 2026
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Large Size Ideal for Family Meal Prep
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I try to do our family meal prep for the week every Sunday and before I had this colander, I would have to do multiple batches. This calendar is 5 quarts and now I can wash 2 pounds of strawberries pretty easily! I also like that it goes in the dishwasher — so important for any busy chef. The rubber handles on the sides keep your hands safe after pouring boiling water into it as you drain pasta in the colander. Overall, I’d say this is a sturdy and practical asset for any kitchen.
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30 April, 2026
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Perfect size. Lightweight but sturdy.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I needed a new strainer and have been really pleased with this one. It's lightweight but also sturdy enough for an entire box of bow tie pasta. I like that it's wider than it is deep, makes it easy to store in my kitchen cabinet/drawer. The little "legs" on the bottom keep it high enough off the bottom of the sink that water doesn't pool back up into the strainer.
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28 April, 2026
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Wide simple and sleek colander
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This colander is great! It holds so much. It is such a slick design. I love how simple it is. I like holding the handles to be able to toss my food around. I use it frequently when cooking pasta and washing fruit. It’s way better than my plastic colander I was previously using. I also like that it matches my other cuisinart products
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28 April, 2026
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Big high-quality strainer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The stainless steel colander is the perfect size for training everything from first actions to pasta. I love the handles on the side of this. They are comfortable as well as protected from any heat that would be inside and heat up the colander overall, I highly recommend this. It is well-made a really nice quality for the price and you can’t be the Cuisinart name.
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23 April, 2026
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Good kitchen tool and easy to use
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like this colander for use in the kitchen. It is versatile and great for washing fruit or rinsing pasta. I like that it is metal because my previous colander was plastic so when pouring boiling water in with pasta I didn’t feel great about that. This one being metal is what I prefer. It’s a good size as well.
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22 April, 2026
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Stainless steel sturdy colander
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This kitchen tool was perfect! The strainer has lots of little holes so small things (like orzo) won’t slip through the cracks. I tried it with ground turkey that I had browned. The strainer did not get too hot for me to handle. I was able to move it from the sink back to the stove without protecting my hands. I was looking to replace my old plastic, cracked colander and am a super pleased with this one. I’m able to run it through the dishwasher and it nests nicely with other kitchen bowls do less storage space is needed
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22 April, 2026
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Large metal colander, everyone needs one
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Most colanders seem to be plastic, a really fine mesh, or not entirely perforated. I love that this is basically a giant mesh bowl. The grippy handles are nice too. This is going to be great for draining pasta or washing fruits and veggies- or whatever else you'd use a colander for I guess. I'm happy with it so far.
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21 April, 2026
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Nice sized colander with fine mesh
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The mesh portion on this colander has very fine mesh which will be perfect for decreasing smaller food items getting through. It is a very sturdy construction with nice grip handles. It is dishwasher, safe, however, they do recommend handwashing to make it last longer. As it is a large colander, it will take up plenty of room in the dishwasher. It states it is a 5 quart colander and in my photo I have four ponds of strawberries.
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5 out of 5 stars
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24 May, 2025Verified purchase
Great!
Got this on clearance and I love it!
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1 out of 5 stars
29 August, 2024
Should not be this difficult
Same as someone else said, a huge bit of glue was stuck to the bottom. Took a long time to get it off. Didn’t want to have to drive all the way back to return it. Extremely frustrating.
1 reply from Product Expert team - 2 years ago
Hello- We are so sorry to hear about the trouble you've had with your 5 qt Colander. Cuisinart is committed to providing the highest quality products and consumer satisfaction. Please contact us at 1-800-726-0190 or via email to customerservice@cuisinart.com at your convenience, please reference ticket number 8900101218. If you email us, please use the subject line ‘Cuisinart Review’. -Cuisinart Consumer Care Team
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29 May, 2024
inappropriate packaging
Product packaging was paper stuck with a glob of glue at the bottom of the collander that was extremely difficult to get out and completely inappropriate for a colander that may be used with hot foods
1 reply from Product Expert team - 2 years ago
Hello- Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us about your Cuisinart. We have taken note of the information you shared about the unit as we are always looking to make products that exceed expectations. We always appreciate our consumers reaching out to us about ways we can improve.
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9 January, 2024Verified purchase
Solid
Great construction at a great price. Lifetime warranty. Purchase with confidence.
