Norpro 642 Stainless Steel Chinois with Stand and Pestle
- Color: Stainless Steel
- Included: Chinois, stand, pestle
- Item Dimensions L X W X H: 7 × 7 × 9 inches
- Type: Norpro 642 Stainless Steel Chinois With Stand And Pestle Set
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Despite sitting under a mortar and pestle category, this is a strainer and pusher set: buy it to turn cooked produce into smooth, seed-free puree, sauce or stock.
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ASIN: B0036B9KIIModel: 642Category: Food Strainers
Overview
A stainless steel chinois strainer with its own stand and a wooden pestle, built for pushing cooked fruit, vegetables and stock through a fine cone mesh to strip out seeds, skins and fiber before the liquid hits the pot.
This listing sits under a mortar and pestle category, but the title and parts tell a different story: it is a straining tool, and the wooden piece is a pusher, not a grinder. The chromed stand clips over a pot rim so both hands stay free to work the mesh, and the whole point is silky purees, clear stock and seed-free sauce.
- Stainless steel chinois cone with fine mesh
- Chromed stand fits pans from 4 to 10 quarts
- Includes a wooden pestle for pushing food through
- Hand wash recommended
Who it's for
Fits anyone making baby food, tomato sauce, jelly or a clear consomme who wants restaurant-smooth results without picking seeds and skins out by hand. Not a fit for anyone who actually wants a mortar and pestle for grinding spices.
Pros and cons
- Chromed stand fits pots from 4 to 10 quarts
- Wooden pestle spares the mesh from scratches
- Stainless mesh handles hot liquid straight off the stove
- Hand wash only, no dishwasher
- Pushing food through fine mesh takes real effort
Performance notes
The chromed steel stand hooks over a pot rim, sized to fit pans from 4 to 10 quarts, and holds the mesh cone steady over the pot so you can work with both hands. The wooden pestle then presses cooked solids through the fine mesh, leaving skins, seeds and fiber behind in the cone.
Specifications
| Brand | Norpro |
|---|---|
| Model | 642 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 7 × 7 × 9 inches |
| Item weight | 1.9 pounds |
| Mesh Opening Size | 0.5 millimeters |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel, Wood |
| Included components | |
| Included | Chinois, stand, pestle |
| Number Of Packs | 1 |
| Units | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Type | Norpro 642 Stainless Steel Chinois With Stand And Pestle Set |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style Name | Traditional |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Norpro 642 a mortar and pestle?
No. It is a chinois strainer with a stand and a wooden pestle used to push cooked food through the mesh, not to grind anything.
What size pot does the Norpro 642 stand fit?
The chromed steel stand is built to accommodate pots from 4 to 10 quarts.
Can the Norpro 642 chinois go in the dishwasher?
The listing recommends hand washing rather than the dishwasher.