Round collapsible silicone colander with rigid rim and handles Lacor

Round collapsible silicone colander, 24 cm and 4 litres, by Lacor

This Lacor colander solves the problem with every large colander: where to keep it. Its body is made of perforated red silicone that folds up concertina-style until it is almost flat, and it is mounted on a rigid white plastic rim with two built-in handles. Open, it is a colander 24 cm in diameter with a 4 litre capacity, the size of a family salad bowl; closed, it is about as thick as a soup plate and fits in a drawer or standing upright between the baking trays. It is a model Lacor no longer makes: this is the last unit we have left, which is why it is in the outlet section at a reduced price.

Main features

• Diameter of 24 cm and capacity of 4 litres.
• Flexible silicone body with holes in the base and in the sides for quick draining.
• Rigid plastic rim and handles: the colander does not buckle when you lift it full and it sits steady in the sink.
• Concertina folding: it goes from colander to flat disc in one movement.
• The silicone withstands boiling pasta water and the cold water used for rinsing fruit.
• Sold individually.

What it is used for

For everything that gets strained or drained in a kitchen: freshly cooked pasta and rice, soaked pulses, washed vegetables, fruit, boiled potatoes. The 4 litres take a 500 g packet of cooked pasta in one go. As the sides are perforated too, the water runs out on every side and the pasta is not left sitting in water at the bottom. The rigid handles let you give it a good shake without the silicone creasing.

How it folds and stores

You press the base upwards and the silicone gathers into folds inside the rim; to open it you pull the base downwards until the sides are taut. Folded, it takes up roughly a quarter of its open height. It is the colander favoured by people who cook in caravans, on boats and in small kitchens, and the one that goes in the drawer when there is no room in the cupboard for a 24 cm steel colander.

Cleaning and care

Silicone does not pick up smells and washes with soap and water or in the dishwasher, preferably in the top basket. After draining tomato or carrot it is best to wash it soon so the pigment does not stain the colour. It should not be rested on a hot hob or left near a flame: silicone withstands boiling water, but not direct contact with heat.

Related products

If you need more than one unit, the collapsible silicone and steel colander by Lacor is the current model that replaces it. In the kitchen colanders and strainers section you will also find mesh strainers and stainless steel chinois.

Frequently asked questions about the Lacor collapsible silicone colander

Why is this Lacor colander in the outlet?

Because Lacor has discontinued it and we have a single new unit left, unused and with its label. It is sold at a discount and will not be restocked.

Does it withstand boiling pasta water?

Yes. The silicone copes with freshly boiled water without losing its shape. What it cannot take is direct contact with the hob or a flame.

How much space does it take up folded?

Folded, it shrinks to a disc 24 cm in diameter and a few centimetres high, roughly a quarter of its open height.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

Yes, preferably in the top basket. It also washes by hand with soap and water in no time, because silicone does not hold on to food residue.

How much pasta can it drain at once?

With a 4 litre capacity it drains a 500 g packet of cooked pasta, or the vegetables for four people.

Are the handles silicone or rigid?

Rigid, in white plastic, just like the rim. That is why the colander can be lifted full and shaken without bending.