The Best Fine-Mesh Strainers

For silky-smooth sauces, perfect poached eggs, dusting desserts, and more.

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July 1, 2022

We Tested 8 Fine-Mesh Strainers—These Are Our Favorites

We'd argue a fine-mesh strainer is an essential tool for any home cook or baker. The tightly woven stainless steel basket is great for sifting flour or cocoa powder, making silky-smooth sauces like pastry cream, perfecting poached eggs, dusting desserts with powdered sugar, and more. We tested eight fine-mesh strainers (focusing on models with baskets measuring seven to eight inches wide), priced between $13 and $40 at the time of testing. Here are the ones that impressed us—and which ones we'd avoid—and why. Read the full review

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