HIC Double-Ear Fine Mesh Strainer, BPA Free, 7-Inch
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Material | Nylon |
Color | White |
Brand | HIC Kitchen |
Style | Mesh Strainer |
Product Dimensions | 13.25"L x 7"W x 3.25"H |
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- HIC’s Double-Ear Fine Mesh Strainer easily drains, strains, and sieves foods for silkier soups or sauces plus sifts and aerates ingredients for baking
- Made from fine mesh with a durable plastic, double-ear design for added stability; BPA free; hangs for convenient and compact storage
- Fine mesh drains liquids, removes smaller bits for smoother soups, sauces, pastes and purees, and removes clumps for lighter, fluffier baked goods
- Sits securely on pots and pans, mixing bowls and other food preparation containers to keep both hands free for other tasks, like measuring and pouring
- Their non reactive material is perfect for use with acidic foods, like tomato and citrus juices; top-rack dishwasher safe
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Material | Nylon |
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Color | White |
Brand | HIC Kitchen |
Style | Mesh Strainer |
Product Dimensions | 13.25"L x 7"W x 3.25"H |
Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Item Weight | 0.352 ounces |
Manufacturer | HIC Harold Import Co. |
ASIN | B0042X9XAY |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 30023 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #8,040 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #45 in Food Strainers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 26, 2010 |
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Hic’s double-ear fine mesh strainers are the perfect cooking tools for sifting, draining, straining, and sieving foods and ingredients before baking and cooking. Each mesh strainer features a double-ear support to sit securely on pots and pans, mixing bowls and other food preparation containers, keeping both hands free for other tasks, like measuring and pouring. Use them like a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, skins and other fibrous bulk and smaller bits for even consistencies and creamier textures in soups and sauces, pastes and purees. No more lumps! These food strainers are versatile kitchen accessories. Rinse legumes, rice, and grains before cooking, catch seeds and pulp when juicing fresh lemons, or drain and strain infusions of herbs or mulling spices. They double nicely as a sifter, too. Powdered ingredients like flour, crushed spices and confectioners’ sugar or ground nut, oat and grain flours tend to settle and compact during packaging and shipping. Hic’s fine mesh strainers remove clumps from these ingredients and aerate them for even lighter, fluffier baked goods. Their non reactive material is perfect for use with more acidic foods, like tomato and citrus. Made from fine mesh with a durable plastic and double-ear design for added stability. Hic’s double-ear fine-mesh food strainer will not retain tastes or odors and impart flavors on foods. Top-rack dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Hangs for convenient storage.
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Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Easy to clean | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Sturdiness | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Blending power | — | 3.9 | 4.6 | 3.5 | — | 3.9 |
Value for money | — | 4.0 | — | 4.0 | — | 4.0 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Xingyuyes | Thrivlone | Brightrich | Worldity | Xingyuyes |
material | Nylon | Plastic | Nylon | Nylon | Plastic | Plastic |
style | Mesh Strainer | Mesh Strainer | Mesh Strainers | Fine | Mesh Strainer | Mesh Strainer |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
weight | 0.02 pounds | 0.26 pounds | 141 grams | 41 grams | — | 0.2 pounds |
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Customers like the quality, ease of cleaning, and material of the food strainer. For example, they mention it's well made, sturdy, and should last a long time. Some appreciate the size and the fact that it'll not rust. That said, opinions are mixed on the value, mesh, and appearance.
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Customers like the quality of the strainer. They mention it's well made, sturdy, and has no burrs leftover from manufacturing. Some say it works well and is perfect for straining kefir.
"This is a well made large strainer. I use for making Kefir. It's a plastic material...." Read more
"...It worked like a charm. It’s small, and fits perfectly over my jars that I use to make the kefir. It’s really easy to clean too...." Read more
"...Easy to hang into 4 cup anchor hocking glass measuring cup!! Hands free straining. Easily pours into wide mouth jars!! Love it!!" Read more
"...a four star as opposed to a five star rating because even though quite sturdy, they are plastic and if not used correctly, such as using the right..." Read more
Customers like the size of the food strainer. For example, they say it's the perfect size to fit over their blender to make kefir smoothies, and the little hooks keep it in place. The sizes are truly a nice variety and should handle most of your needs. The 5-1/2 inch one fits perfectly inside a stainless steel canning funnel. The fit and finish is good, and it'll strain large amounts. It's easy to hang into a 4 cup anchor hocking glass measuring cup, and is perfect for straining quart jars of keif.
"...I use for making Kefir. It's a plastic material. It has a nice long handle and two hooks on the opposite side to rest on the side of a bowl so it wo..." Read more
"...It worked like a charm. It’s small, and fits perfectly over my jars that I use to make the kefir. It’s really easy to clean too...." Read more
"...Soft nylon so it doesn’t damage grains. Easy to hang into 4 cup anchor hocking glass measuring cup!! Hands free straining...." Read more
"...The largest one came all squished. I thought it was just because of the way it was shipped...." Read more
Customers find the food strainer easy to clean. They mention it's dishwasher safe, and has been washed by hand many times without problems. Some say it'll be fine for washing millet, rinsing quinoa, and staining. They also say there's no smells or gunk stuck in between. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It’s really easy to clean too. I have 2 of them now because ordered another one to use when I make hot sauce to strain out the pepper seeds...." Read more
"...nylon is a nice strength, the mesh is quite tiny making them perfect for rinsing quinoa, and they are easy to rinse clean...." Read more
"Perfect for straining Kefir. Easy to clean. Durable." Read more
"...Nylon is easier to clean, safer and cleaner. Can’t take that money with you when this ball games over friend. Peace out." Read more
Customers like the material of the food strainer. For example, they mention it's made of nylon, which won't rust, and is the best material for straining SCOBIES or other delicate ingredients. That said, some say it comes rapped in plastic.
"This is a well made large strainer. I use for making Kefir. It's a plastic material...." Read more
"...This one is strong and durable also! Nylon is the best material for straining SCOBIES or other delicate ingredients...." Read more
"I got it for first strain on kefir. It works very well. Plastic as advised for kefir. Is easy to clean. Size is med/large...." Read more
"...opposed to a five star rating because even though quite sturdy, they are plastic and if not used correctly, such as using the right size for your..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the food strainer. Some mention it's a great value, sturdy, and has good enough quality for the price. However, others say that it'd be better off buying a different strainer or using it for different purposes.
"...The handle is a hard plastic. Mesh is somewhat flexible. Great value." Read more
"...It didn’t cost very much and is worth what I paid for it. Not bad at all for the money." Read more
"Expensive for plastic strainers. Ok-ish quality." Read more
"Hooks opposite the handle keep it in place on a bowl. Great price" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the mesh of the food strainer. Some mention that it's fine enough to catch all the floaties, and the plastic is sturdy and smooth. They say it'll collect all the curds and make smooth and creamy kefir. However, others say that the mesh is nowhere near as fine as the product photo would make, it'd fray easily, and it'm pliable.
"Works well, but not as fine mesh as I had hoped. Love the different sizes." Read more
"It works wonderful for straining kefir grains out of kefir. Soft nylon so it doesn’t damage grains...." Read more
"...’s making these head for the thrift store is the fact that the mesh isn’t very fine...." Read more
"...I’ve washed it many times and it's still like new. The mesh was a little misshaped when it got it, but with use that has gone away...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the food strainer. Some mention it has a great design, looks brand new, and is sturdy. Others say that it was flimsy and misshapen when they got it, had an unsightly defect, and looks cheap.
"...It ‘s a better size (bigger, like I needed), love the clean all white look and it’s sturdy. I use it for my kefir, pasta and veggies...." Read more
"...So I ordered a backup. This second one came with an unsightly defect. It may seem just cosmetic, but it still looks dirty...." Read more
"...They clean up well in the dishwasher and still look as good as new. I don't know how many things last so long nowadays...." Read more
"...I have used the other size already. Much nicer than a colander. They are always so bulky and take up to much space." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
The first photo shows the strainers before I unpack them.
The second photo shows all four strainers, and to help with visual sizing, I put a one cup pyrex measuring cup inside the biggest strainer (7 inches).
The third photo shows that same measuring cup inside the second biggest strainer along with a 16 ounce plastic bottle over the top of the third and fourth largest strainers.
The sizes are truly a nice variety and should handle most of your needs, unless you're cooking a large pot of pasta, spaghetti, or needing to perhaps rinse a large amount of vegetables or fruit, then you'll need to grab your colander.
These strainers are well made, not flimsy. The double ear allows for security and stability when placing over the top of a receptacle such as a pan or bowl. The nylon is a nice strength, the mesh is quite tiny making them perfect for rinsing quinoa, and they are easy to rinse clean. The handles and ears are sturdy, and the handles have a handy 'hanging hole'.
I am very happy with my purchase, and was pleased to see the care that was taken in packaging this set of nylon strainers. I bought mine because I make my own kefir and prefer not to use a metal strainer when draining my kefir grains.
As long as you take care of your strainers, use the correct size for your project, wash, dry and put them away when you've completed your task, this nice set should last you for years. Given the variety of sizes I shouldn't need to buy another set for a very, very long time. My bigger projects will call for my colander.
Summary:
Nicely packaged, well made, nice variety of sizes, nylon not metal so no worries about interaction with acidic foods, will last several years. I feel you will be well pleased should you decide to buy this set.
I gave a four star as opposed to a five star rating because even though quite sturdy, they are plastic and if not used correctly, such as using the right size for your project, conceivably, they could crack. That said, I again stress that this set is quite sturdy and will service you well.
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021
The first photo shows the strainers before I unpack them.
The second photo shows all four strainers, and to help with visual sizing, I put a one cup pyrex measuring cup inside the biggest strainer (7 inches).
The third photo shows that same measuring cup inside the second biggest strainer along with a 16 ounce plastic bottle over the top of the third and fourth largest strainers.
The sizes are truly a nice variety and should handle most of your needs, unless you're cooking a large pot of pasta, spaghetti, or needing to perhaps rinse a large amount of vegetables or fruit, then you'll need to grab your colander.
These strainers are well made, not flimsy. The double ear allows for security and stability when placing over the top of a receptacle such as a pan or bowl. The nylon is a nice strength, the mesh is quite tiny making them perfect for rinsing quinoa, and they are easy to rinse clean. The handles and ears are sturdy, and the handles have a handy 'hanging hole'.
I am very happy with my purchase, and was pleased to see the care that was taken in packaging this set of nylon strainers. I bought mine because I make my own kefir and prefer not to use a metal strainer when draining my kefir grains.
As long as you take care of your strainers, use the correct size for your project, wash, dry and put them away when you've completed your task, this nice set should last you for years. Given the variety of sizes I shouldn't need to buy another set for a very, very long time. My bigger projects will call for my colander.
Summary:
Nicely packaged, well made, nice variety of sizes, nylon not metal so no worries about interaction with acidic foods, will last several years. I feel you will be well pleased should you decide to buy this set.
I gave a four star as opposed to a five star rating because even though quite sturdy, they are plastic and if not used correctly, such as using the right size for your project, conceivably, they could crack. That said, I again stress that this set is quite sturdy and will service you well.
Very good product, ordering more.
If you are planning on using it for kefir this won't even hold a tablespoon of grains without spilling over the kefir. And although the mesh is the perfect size, the small diameter wouldn't work for rinsing uncooked quinoa or amaranth either unless you're only washing 1-2 Tbs at a time. From the other reviews I understand the larger sizes also have wider mesh so quinoa would run right through which is the problem I have with my stainless steel (SS) mesh strainers.
As far as kefir, you can use your SS strainers without worry about metal reactions. This is what my local raw dairy farmer uses. (But I did get some frozen grains that wouldn't multiply, so who knows.) Apparently only Kombucha is sure to react with SS and this is because Kombucha attracts and chelates heavy metals so it could draw the nickel and chromium out of the SS.
The other reason for the poor rating is there is no indication these are made without BPA's, PVC and phthalates. The seller, while responding to other questions here, has chosen to remain silent so far. I just posted another question on the topic so we'll see if they respond. There is no indication on the label that they are even BPA-free (although the other materials mentioned are every bit as dangerous as BPA). But there is no California Proposition 65 warning on the label either.
I gave this 3 stars instead of only 1 because nylon mesh is hard to find and I suppose it can be useful at times. But because I'm concerned about the potential for hormone disrupting toxicity it might be wise to stick to using SS strainers or, best, organic cheesecloth.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2019
If you are planning on using it for kefir this won't even hold a tablespoon of grains without spilling over the kefir. And although the mesh is the perfect size, the small diameter wouldn't work for rinsing uncooked quinoa or amaranth either unless you're only washing 1-2 Tbs at a time. From the other reviews I understand the larger sizes also have wider mesh so quinoa would run right through which is the problem I have with my stainless steel (SS) mesh strainers.
As far as kefir, you can use your SS strainers without worry about metal reactions. This is what my local raw dairy farmer uses. (But I did get some frozen grains that wouldn't multiply, so who knows.) Apparently only Kombucha is sure to react with SS and this is because Kombucha attracts and chelates heavy metals so it could draw the nickel and chromium out of the SS.
The other reason for the poor rating is there is no indication these are made without BPA's, PVC and phthalates. The seller, while responding to other questions here, has chosen to remain silent so far. I just posted another question on the topic so we'll see if they respond. There is no indication on the label that they are even BPA-free (although the other materials mentioned are every bit as dangerous as BPA). But there is no California Proposition 65 warning on the label either.
I gave this 3 stars instead of only 1 because nylon mesh is hard to find and I suppose it can be useful at times. But because I'm concerned about the potential for hormone disrupting toxicity it might be wise to stick to using SS strainers or, best, organic cheesecloth.
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It seems relatively well made and is easy to clean by hand or in dishwasher.