Attractive looking copper colander is a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil.

Features

• Copper colanders are made of solid copper
• They are available in different sizes
• Colanders have perforation for draining off foods and rinsing drink
• Copper colanders may have nickel lining
• Handles and feet of the colanders may be made either of brass, copper or some other metal

Property
Copper is a good conductor of heat. Hence these colanders can also be used to drain off pasta as it will retain heat longer.

Utility
Colanders are used for washing or draining all kinds of vegetables and fruits, pasta, and for straining solids from stock.