I was surprised at how flimsy and cheaply this item is made. You can't sift more than about a half a cup of flour in this flour sifter because when you crank it, the wire inside clumsily flips the ingredients up and over the top. Also, fine powder comes out of the seam at the bottom.I gave it 2 stars because it at least sifts small bits at a time, but I would NOT recommend this product.