Does this Fine Mesh Flour Sifter work with washing Quinoa? I want to wash Quinoa with out slipping.
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As others have said, the mesh is fine enough that quinoa would not escape through any holes. If you meant "is it easy to hold while washing?" that would definitely depend on your preference but I would say that it's doable, you would just have to figure out what the best way to hold it is and if you have smaller hands it might be a bit difficult when wet but as I said still manageable. However if you're going to want to wash more than a cup or so of anything at a time you'll want to look for something with a bigger capacity. The capacity is fine for sifting though as you can spoon in and it sifts out as you go so doing more than a cup still goes quickly. As others have said, the mesh is fine enough that quinoa would not escape through any holes. If you meant "is it easy to hold while washing?" that would definitely depend on your preference but I would say that it's doable, you would just have to figure out what the best way to hold it is and if you have smaller hands it might be a bit difficult when wet but as I said still manageable. However if you're going to want to wash more than a cup or so of anything at a time you'll want to look for something with a bigger capacity. The capacity is fine for sifting though as you can spoon... » Read More As others have said, the mesh is fine enough that quinoa would not escape through any holes. If you meant "is it easy to hold while washing?" that would definitely depend on your preference but I would say that it's doable, you would just have to figure out what the best way to hold it is and if you have smaller hands it might be a bit difficult when wet but as I said still manageable. However if you're going to want to wash more than a cup or so of anything at a time you'll want to look for something with a bigger capacity. The capacity is fine for sifting though as you can spoon in and it sifts out as you go so doing more than a cup still goes quickly. « Show Less
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Yes it would be perfect the mesh is very fine only a flour like substance can go through it.
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I have not tried quinoa, but it is a very fine mesh so I feel it would work perfectly.
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Haven't tried it but I am sure it would. It is pretty fine mesh so I am sure it would work.
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with flour sifters, you should not get it wet, otherwise the screens can get clogged. I was taught in 5th grade to shake it out and use a bristle pastry brush to clean it out. So, for me, it's simple. If your looking for dish washer etc, then I don't know-don't think you will have a good outcome.
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Sorry, I am not familiar with the one you are talking about. However, I put a millimeter ruler against the surface and it seems to be just a fraction smaller than one millimeter. If you are familiar with Quinoia, it absolutely will not pass through the mesh. It is a total overkill for rice. It takes very good eyes to focus on the mesh as it is very tiny. Construction is very sturdy. I don't baby it at all. The first few weeks I treated it with kid gloves... now I just toss it in with all the other strainers. Hope this helps.
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Yes, I ordered this for my 5 qt Artisan stand mixer and it works beautifully! I would suggest hand washing as I have put it in the top rack of my dishwasher and it's slightly discolored now, but still works wonderfully (just not as shiny)!!
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Hi! My name is Liberty from Hawaii. Wide Rim mesh Basket has little holes but quinoa seeds will still go through the holes when you wash them. I suggest you buy the Japanese Rice washing bowl. It's the best for washing rice including quinoa. I ordered it from Amazon and I really like it!
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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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I tried it with dry quinoa and none of it fell thru, so it should be fine wet or dry.
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Yes. I bought the strainer set to use for straining kefir grains. Sacrificing 3T of red quinoa, I tested the question using the medium and large strainers as the small clearly would hold the grains. The medium and large strainers also held the small grains while being rinsed. The strainers are very slightly graded in size. Glad to help.
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I tested a few grains of quinoa in my basket and it looked like they were going to get caught in the holes or be forced through. You need something with a finer mesh than this.
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I had the same problem, but the Kiinde spoon worked for me. It slides on instead of screws. It was not perfect but it did work.
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No, the holes are too big. Also, your best bet for rinsing quinola is cheesecloth.
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Just for fun, I unloaded my dish drainer and tried the silicone mat under a small wood cutting board to cut a tomato. I don't usually have a big problem with sliding cutting boards, but with the mat laying flat side down on a formica counter the wood cutting board slipped around about half as much. The mat is not all that sticky but it might help on a very slick surface. The good part is the mat can be tossed onto the top rack of the dishwasher to be sterilized.
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No, quinoa will not fall through any of these strainers. I bought mine because my daughter likes to strain spaghetti sauce, Italian dressing, etc, and they work fine, so no way quinoa will slip through.
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I've never made quinoa, but yes, the mesh is very fine. I strain the pulp from lemons and it works great for those leaving just pure juice.
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Sorry, I am not familiar with the one you are talking about. However,I put a millimeter ruler against the surface and it seems to be just a fraction smaller than one millimeter.If you are familiar with Quinoia, it absolutely will not pass through the mesh. It is a total overkill for rice. It takes very good eyes to focus on the mesh as it is very tiny.Construction is very sturdy. I don't baby it at all.The first few weeks I treated it with kid gloves... now I just toss it in with all the other strainers.Hope this helps.
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Well Patti I am a little confused by your question, the sifter uses vibration to sift flour. It doesn't do so well with confectioners sugar. There really is no moving parts to remove. What, if I may ask are you trying to sift?
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I am not sure, I've never done it, but think it would be OK. The mesh is very fine. Sometimes I use the strainer to sift gluten free flours and cocoa powder together (brownies, cake ingred.); it is so fine my kosher salt won't always fit through the mesh.