Gulex Stainless Steel Colander 3 Qt
- Material Type: Stainless Steel
- Number of Packs: 1
- Item Weight: 0.44 pounds
- Color: Silver Or Stainless Steel
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact stainless colander built to hold spaghetti-thin strands without losing food through the holes, sized for everyday portions.
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ASIN: B0BKRQQNPSCategory: Colanders
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Overview
Gulex's 3-quart stainless steel colander uses a footed, closely-spaced-hole design meant to drain pasta and rinse produce without letting spaghetti strands slip through. It measures 8.8 inches across with an 11-inch handle-to-handle length.
The listing leans on 18/10, 304-grade stainless steel and a solid ring base for stability, features aimed at keeping the bowl from tipping when loaded with heavy, wet food. Gulex markets the 3-quart size as usable even in small restaurants or food trucks, alongside home kitchens.
- 3-quart 304 stainless steel
- 8.8 inch diameter, 11 inch handle-to-handle length
- Closely spaced drain holes
- Footed, ring-stabilized base
Who it's for
Suits a cook who wants a mid-size stainless colander with tight-spaced holes so thin pasta will not fall through. Less suited to bulk cooking, since 3 quarts is the smallest end of the sizes sold across similar colanders in this catalog.
Pros and cons
- Tight hole spacing keeps thin pasta from falling through
- 304 stainless steel resists rust
- Solid ring base resists tipping
- Compact 8.8 inch diameter suits smaller kitchens
- 3-quart capacity is on the small side for family batches
- No larger size offered in this listing
Performance notes
The closely-spaced perforations are the main functional claim: tight holes let water escape fast while keeping even thin noodles contained, and the mesh is built not to warp or stretch under the weight of heavier foods. A solid ring base and footed design are meant to keep the bowl from tipping in the sink or on a counter.
Specifications
| Brand | Gulex |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.44 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11 × 8.8 × 3.9 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver Or Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Lid |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Colander Stainless Steel |
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Gulex colander?
3 quarts, with an 8.8 inch diameter and roughly 11 inch length including the handles.
Will pasta fall through the holes?
The holes are closely spaced specifically to hold spaghetti strands while still draining water quickly.
What is it made of?
18/10, 304-grade stainless steel.