Dish 11'' Cooker Strainer Stainless Folding Mesh Vegetable Steamer Food Basket Bowl Vegetables are generally rich in vitamins. Several important vitamins are water-soluble, including vitamin C and the eight vitamins that make up the B-complex family. Because these vitamins are leached out of food by immersion in water, steaming vegetables preserves them more effectively than boiling. Not only can it be used as a food steamer basket, but also can be used as a strainer, fruit container or candy plate. You can also use it to filter extra water when making salad. This useful tool not only saves time, is clean, easy to use, but it helps you and your family stay healthy. Steaming vegetables is also ideal for baby puree as the vegetables retain all their nutrients. Mash them up with a good quality Food Mill. Unique design which expands to fit various pot sizes. Collapsible for space saving storage. Removable central post screws off easily for steaming large items. Takes up less space than bamboo steamers.Manufacturer: SSProducts Part Number: MW-5019758052082-PP Style: Mesh StrainerDish 11'' Cooker Strainer Stainless Folding Mesh Vegetable Steamer Food Basket Bowl Vegetables are generally rich in vitamins. Several important vitamins are water-soluble, including vitamin C and the eight vitamins that make up the B-complex family. Because these vitamins are leached out of food by immersion in water, steaming vegetables preserves them more effectively than boiling. Not only can it be used as a food steamer basket, but also can be used as a strainer, fruit container or candy plate. You can also use it to filter extra water when making salad. This useful tool not only saves time, is clean, easy to use, but it helps you and your family stay healthy. Steaming vegetables is also ideal for baby puree as the vegetables retain all their nutrients. Mash them up with a good quality Food Mill. Unique design which expands to fit various pot sizes. Collapsible for space saving storage. Removable central post screws off easily for steaming large items. Takes up less space than bamboo steamers.