| It s a sifter (as in sugar or flour) and a seive which purees (as in fruit and veggies). The smooth wooden roller pushes the food through the fine weave while the stainless steel scraper removes any clinging foods away from the sides just like a spatula. You ll be able to make the smoothest sauces and most velvety soups using this manually operated device. Seeds and skins and tough fibers remain in the seive for easy removal.18/8 Stainless steel Overall length 15 3/4"; 8 1/2" Diameter Generous 3 Qt. capacity Large easy to hold knob Convenient pot rests Instructions and recipes included Disassembles for easy cleaning Stainless steel parts are dishwasher safe |