nut milk strainer

Many nut milk strainers are made from stainless steel or polypropylene; some listings also specify recycled polypropylene.

Capacities range from small handheld sizes (about 0.45 L / 41.45 oz) up to full colanders around 7 quarts. Intermediate sizes shown include roughly 3, 3.5, 3.7 and 5 quarts.

Multi-piece mesh sets typically include small, medium, and large heads. One example lists diameters of about 3 1/8", 5 1/2", and 7–7 7/8".

Handheld strainers in the listings show head diameters of about 5.5" to roughly 7.3", with handle lengths noted around 5.8" to 7" in some items.

Common features include elevated or non-slip handles, side handles for a better grip, hanging holes for storage, and feet or a base that keep the strainer elevated while draining.

They’re used for rinsing fruits, vegetables and legumes; straining sauces and stocks; sifting flour or powdered sugar; and rinsing or draining pasta and other produce.