I ordered this item to go with the other matching Kitchenaid gadgets. Not sure of a real purpose for it, I grabbed the colander to use when I needed something strong and sturdy to take a whole chicken out of a pot of boiling water. Wow!! This colander can lift a complete chicken out of the water without any trouble. This is the best utensil I have for this task! It cleans up easily and looks great hanging on the wall along with the others gadgets that match. I am sure I will be using it for other difficult duties.