Quality signal
Independent coverage on thespruceeats.com: The 8 Best Colanders, Tested & Reviewed - The Spruce Eats source ↗
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Parts & evidence
| Part | Material | State | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| body | 18/10 stainless steel | non-plastic | “Made of top quality 18/10 stainless steel; brushed stainless steel interior, polished exterior” listing ↗ |
| handles | stainless steel | non-plastic | “Stainless steel handles and rivets are permanently secured to the pan for an easy grip” listing ↗ |
| rivets | stainless steel | non-plastic | “Stainless steel handles and rivets are permanently secured to the pan for an easy grip” listing ↗ |
Research on plastic in colanders
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“We found that food containers exposed to high-temperature released more than 10 million microplastics per mL in water.”
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