Conical mesh strainers with a thick handle, hanging hook and wide steel ring, made of high-quality 18/10 stainless steel, offer excellent corrosion resistance, in 4 sizes.
- Ideal for straining all kinds of liquids (teas, broths, sauces), pureed purees, foods (pasta, rice, vegetables) and even for sifting ingredients.
- Has a hook for hanging.
- Dishwasher safe.
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The conical strainer, known as a chinois or china cap, is called a "Chinese" because its shape resembles the conical hats traditionally worn by the Chinese in the 19th century. The name is borrowed from the French adjective "chinois," which means Chinese, according to Wikipedia. Although the instrument is of French, not Chinese, origin, the name has stuck because of the visual resemblance.