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High quality with heavy duty stainless steel mesh construction for years of use. li18/8 Stainless steel liDiameter: 8 in. (20.3 cm) liDepth: 8 in. (20.3 cm) liHandle: 10 in. (25.4 cm) liOver All Length: 18 in. (45.7)
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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By M. K. Brown
Amazon Verified Purchase
I wish Amazon would put actual specifications on their web site for products like this. It's hard to tell from the photos just what you are getting. It turns out the so-called "mesh" is actually punched holes in sheet metal. That much one can probably see in the online photo, if you look closely, so it is not my main issue with this item. The main problem is the "fine" part since the holes measure about 1.4mm in diameter, huge in comparison to my real mesh strainer with web spacing of 0.5mm, both measured with a digital vernier caliper, and that is not even my finest mesh. I have another strainer at about 0.3mm that I typically use to skim foam when I first start making a new broth or stock.
I think this chinoise strainer is OK for a first pass to get the heavy solids, but I would still want to do a final pass with my 0.5mm strainer for a good clear broth or sauce preparation. On the whole, I decided to return it because my coarse mesh strainer has 1.5mm mesh, so almost the same as this so-called "fine mesh" chinoise.
I think this chinoise strainer is OK for a first pass to get the heavy solids, but I would still want to do a final pass with my 0.5mm strainer for a good clear broth or sauce preparation. On the whole, I decided to return it because my coarse mesh strainer has 1.5mm mesh, so almost the same as this so-called "fine mesh" chinoise.
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have a huge industrial one just like this, I use it a lot for huge pots of stock but for many things it was way too big. I ordered this smaller version of the same thing and I use it constantly and love it! The size is perfect for daily kitchen use. All my friends borrow it and plan to order one too. It is very sturdy and well made it also washes easily. I use it for stock, removing seeds from cooked fruit and vegies for canning, pies and for making puree or just use as a colander or strainer. It measures from the end of the handle to the end of the strainer 17 1/2'' not including the hook which is another 3/4''. The inside opening of the strainer is 8'' across and the depth top to bottom is 9 1/2''. So even though it is much smaller then I am use too it is not a small strainer it is just the right size. The hook opposite the handle is great to hold this in place over a deep pot or bowl. This is a rigid strainer with no flex so you can use a cone pestle nicely with it. It is a very useful and necessary kitchen tool. A+ quality!
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By G. Dickson
Amazon Verified Purchase
MESH is a material made of a network of wire or thread. This item contains no mesh as described. It's nothing but pierced steel sheet where the mesh is supposed to be. Total misrepresentation.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Good product; a little bigger than expected so I can't really store it in my cabinets but it does what it is supposed to; for the price, it is a pretty good deal; I am much used to the ones that are a lil thicker metal and heavier but those are supposed to be used for industrial type cooking so this one works well for me in my little kitchen without the extra weight and it serves its purpose.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
This was the first china cap I purchased and I think it is great. The size is ideal and the price is right! I will say that since purchasing this, I also purchased a fine mesh one that I tend to use more since I strain a lot of delicate sauces and stocks, but if you need a basic strainer, this is a great buy.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Love it. But advertised as a chinoise, when it is just a china cap. Chinoise is a much finer strainer.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By drunkenjedi
Amazon Verified Purchase
I new it to good to be true. I thought I was getting a chinous but in stead got a China cap. there's a big difference if you know what the two are. but as a China cap it is what it is
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
We haven't used the Chinois yet but I can absoulutely say that it is well made and I am sure it will be a hit with my wife, once she has the opportunity to incorporate it into her culinary use. It was inexpensive and shipped very quickly.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
its ok.
Pic was hard to see if it was a fine mesh strainer or not. wish it was a fine mesh but i guess it will do
Published 2 months ago by james clopton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Professional grade
My husband asked for this strainer and he loves it. Nice durable quality. I didn't realize it was so large which you should consider if storage space is limited in your kitchen.
Published 4 months ago by Yvonne S. Reese
4.0 out of 5 stars
almost
as stated quality stainless works well but a real pain in the a to clean the fine mesh clogs at the bottom needs an ice pick or steam to clean the bottom
Published 4 months ago by aware critic
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid, good size, perfect for home use
This is a china cap, not a chinois. Solid cone of perforated metal, not mesh. Great for straining bouillon and things of that nature; won't provide the same level of smoothness and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars
high quality
as an avid soup fan this product has been invaluable since purchase. after destroying many metal screen colanders i bought this and have been very impressed. Read more
Published 6 months ago by weekendwarrior
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not so great
I though mesh meant microfine wire grid, but this is actually a colander with tiny circle holes punched through metal. It is ok, but not a good chinoise strainer.
Published 7 months ago by Natasha Stryker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sturdy, Well Built
This is well built and sturdy. The inward curve on the top makes the choice of wooden pestel/roller a little difficult as some of them have an issue with the handle interfering... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Wayne R. Gilbert
4.0 out of 5 stars
pestle does not fit
Bought the recommended pestle--does not fit properly. My previous set-up worked great. Pestle should be longer, fit against the side and bottom tip so that a circular motion should... Read more
Published 17 months ago by sandyk
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sturdy Product.
Nice product, sturdy and large enough for a big job. This is not a chinois with a mesh screen, it is a china cap with perforated holes in sheet metal.
Published 21 months ago by P.Byrne
5.0 out of 5 stars
NEW, 8-Inch Depth, China Cap Chinoise Strainer, Fine Mesh, Stainless...
Although I received what I purchased, I only purchased this because Cuisinart Supreme Commercial Quality Ice Cream Maker Recipe Booklet stated I needed to strain the Ice Cream... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Charles
