Designed to allow water to strain at the ideal rate to wash impurities and starch from rice, quinoa, buckwheat, barley and more Water pools to show when water is clear and grains are clean Small, square holes help prevent tiny grains from falling through Pour spout features extra drain holes to remove excess water Soft, comfortable, non-slip handles make it easy to shake out extra water, agitate the grains, and pour into your cooking vessel Strainer is also great for rinsing berries.