You can use this colander to quickly drain most foods like spaghetti, pasta, potatoes, broccoli, green beans, carrots, spinach and other veggies, to rinse your salad leafs, fruits and fresh vegetables. BPA free and no smell, made of environmentally friendly PP material, heat-resistant up to 248ºF, can be immersed in boiling water. The thickened and double-layered bowl wall design makes the product durable and reusable.