Are the holes small enough for rinsing grains like quinoa? Thank you in advance.
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I'm sorry I can't say for sure about the 4 quart colander, I bought the 1 quart and I really do like it. I strain kefir grains in it. Maybe you could check at WalMart, I believe they carry that size that you're looking for, or maybe Bed, Bath and Beyond.
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For quinoa and rice I use this OXO strainer:OXO Good Grips 8-Inch Fine Mesh Strainer
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The mesh is tiny and the material is very sturdy. Will it hold rice or quinoa? Absolutely! I love mine and think you will love it too.
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The few times I have rinsed I just put the quinoa in a fine strainer and rain water over it. Most of the time I don't even do that. I have not noticed a difference either way.
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I have never used mine for quinoa; however, it is very fine mesh and should do the job appropriately.
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In re: the diameter of the perforations (holes) ...The holes are large enough to drain "thin" spaghetti quickly WITHOUT any spaghetti flowing out with the cooking water.Also, the holes are small enough to drain "crushed" tomatoes quickly WITHOUT any tomato pulp flowing out with the packing water.In other words, the size of the holes is "just right".
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I am not knowlegable about quinoa, however, an internet search indicates the seeds are 2 mm. in size. If this is true the mesh should be small enough for your use.
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No, the holes are too big. Also, your best bet for rinsing quinola is cheesecloth.
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The holes are a few millimeters by a few millimeters. dry short grain rice doesn't fall through, but that's probably close to the particle size limit. I'm not sure of the particle size of stock contents.If you are focused on rigidity, this strainer can handle it. This thing is very sturdy.
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Thank you for taking interest in our set of strainers. I am sorry to hear you had a miss purchase before, but have no fear All Times Finest is here! :P.. Haha but back on topic, these are very sturdy and during. When comparing our quality to the ones of Cuisinart for example, the quality of both are actually quite the same. All our sets should come in perfect condition, and shouldn't be bent or have squished mesh. However, during transport somethings can always get messed up, so if this happens, just contact me straight away and I will sort it out for you in a flash! They will work for almost any seeds or grains as long as they are not grinded/crushed. Quinoa, rice, and other grains which remain in the form how they occur in nature will work. But maybe this isn't the answer to your question. What do you mean exactly with will the strainers work for those grains? Will you be able to clean them in a proper way, than the answer is yes without a doubt. If, you mean something else, please let me know.
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I personally had no problem with any holes. I have no clue why others are having a problem. I made banana blueberry bread and they turned out perfect. I was delighted with thd product and was able to give my bread to friends as gifts.
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I don't think so. The holes are large enough that the seeds would pass through. In my cooking classes we learned to press the seeds from berries in a fine mess strainer. Such as this one... OXO Good Grips 8-Inch Fine Mesh Strainer
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They will contain quinoa. The strainers are pretty small though. I'm considering buying a larger strainer of the same type.
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I have rinsed brown rice in the colander and a few grains did escape through the holes. It was not a major loss.
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Actually, this why I bought it, to rinse my quinoa. So just to confirm the mesh is fine enough that it will not fall through.
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I just tried it with dry quinoa, and the holes were too big. The quinoa fell through.
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This is made to drain rice mainly.Probably this can not drain grains such as Quinoa or smaller.
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The holes are smaller than a normal strainer. I think it would work well as a yogurt strainer.