The OXO Good Grips Silicone Collapsible Colander stands up to all your straining tasks, then collapses flat for easy storage. The Colander stands securely upright when expanded, making it ideal for draining pasta and rinsing fruits and vegetables. It can also be immersed in boiling water to quickly blanch or parboil vegetables like broccoli, green beans, snap peas, spinach and edamame. The Colander's non-slip handles provide a firm grip while transporting and shaking. When collapsed, the Colander is less than 2 in height and fits easily inside the dishwasher and kitchen drawers or cabinets. Simply press the center to expand the Colander. With hands on the outer rim, push the center back in to collapse it. At 3.5-quart capacity and 9 in diameter, the Colander fits well inside standard 5 and 6 quart stockpots.