fruit colander

Fruit colanders are commonly made from stainless steel and plastics such as polypropylene. Some plastic models specify recycled polypropylene (rPP).

Capacities vary widely, including options listed as 110 ounces, 160 ounces, 3 Quart (3.08 Liter), 3.5 Quart, 3.7 Quart, 5 Quart, and 7 Quart.

Space-saving designs include nesting or stackable modular colanders that fit inside a base bowl and multi-piece sets that nest together for compact storage.

Features suited to small fruit include fine or dense perforation patterns and models specifically noted for rinsing berries; these are often offered in smaller-capacity sizes.

Some multi-piece sets include a prep bowl that doubles as a soaking bowl, and certain over-the-sink models offer a removable strainer plus a soaking tray.

Multi-piece sets range from modular 3-in-1 nesting designs to explicit multi-size sets such as 1.5, 3, and 5-quart options; one modular set also lists a combined capacity of 110 ounces.