Question 1

Are the holes in this colander small enough to strain cooked rice without losing the individual grains?

Accepted Answer

I don't know.  Let's find out!First I'll Measure the holes using a Drill Bit - 5/32 of an inch.  About the size of a fat toothpick.  The holes are round at the bottom of the colander but stretch a little to an oblong shape as they go up the sides.Next I'll pour in some dry uncooked rice.  I have Minute Instant Whole Grain Brown Rice (Cooks in 10 Minutes) in the pantry.  That'll have to do.  I pour 1/4 cup of dry uncooked rice into the colander.  I stir it and shake it around a bit.  About 15 - 20% of it falls through.Now for the cooked rice.  I follow the instructions on the side of the box.1 Cup Rice1 Cup WaterBoil for 5 minutes - Simmer for 5 minutesAt the end of the cooking time, I pour the rice into the colander and repeat the stirring and the shaking - no rice falls through.  Not a single grain.So the answer to your question is YES - the holes in this colander are small enough to strain cooked rice without losing the individual grains.(That was fun - thanks for asking!)

Question 2

ATK recommends this colander, but I don't know which size. Is the 3 qt. big enough for most needs?

Accepted Answer

This is the medium size. Big enough for most needs, but not all. If you're cooking pasta for 2 or even 4, you're probably fine. If you're cooking pasta for 8, get the big one. I have all three sizes and use this one 95 percent of the time.

Question 3

Does the base, where the stand covers, also have holes?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  The stainless ring is a thin ring holding the colander and it is solid so there wont be any leaking on the side of the bottom through the ring, but the base or inside between the ring, which is the bottom of the actual colander, has holes to drain through the bottom, between the solid ring that actually touches the surface that the colander sits on.

Question 4

where is it made? what is the country of origin?

Accepted Answer

There are no indications of the country of origin on the actual product.

ASIN	B000BUDDVM
Best Sellers Rank	#20,460 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #78 in Colanders
Brand Name	RSVP International
Color	Silver
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,400)
Global Trade Identification Number	00053796102458, 00844819008877
Included Components	18/8 stainless steel 5-qt colander
Item Dimensions L x W x H	13"L x 11"W x 5"H
Item Type Name	RSVP International Endurance Stainless Steel Precision Pierced Colander, 5-Quart (PUNCH-5)
Item Weight	14.4 ounces
Manufacturer	RSVP International
Manufacturer Part Number	PUNCH-5
Material Type	Stainless Steel
Model Number	PUNCH-5
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Style Name	5 Quart
UPC	844819008877 053796102458 885683886543 885458801658 885294482806 537961024580
Unit Count	1 Count

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