HEALTHIER COOKING CHOICES – The steamer basket with high quality stainless steel petals, convenient removal handle and long feet for your healthy eating. Steaming is a healthy cooking choice because it helps retain more than 90% of the nutrients lost when either boiling or microwaving food. The foldable steamer basket can be used to steam veggies, seafood, eggs, meats, desserts, baby food and much more.LONG LEGS – Three long legs ensure your pot has enough water to steam. 1.25 inches in length keeps food above boiling water so it doesn't burn. The central post helps with easy lowering/removal into deep pots and can be removed to steam large items like corn on the cob and fish. When your food is ready, remove it from the boiling water with a fork so you won’t burn your fingers. Highly polished surface prevents food from sticking to the steamer and make the cleaning easilyEXPANDABLE and COLLAPSIBLE – Large vegetable steamer basket collapsed diameter is 6 inches. It expands to 11 inches once petals are stretched out. Small collapsed diameter is 5.3 inches and expands to 9.5 inches. The "wings" that fold in and out allow the steamer fit various pot/pan sizes or pressure cooker, turning any pan into a steamer. Opens like a water lily and it folds compactly to save storage space unlike bulky bamboo steamers. No need for an expensive specialized steamer pot.MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS - Not just a food steamer basket, it can also be used as a strainer or fruit container. Use it to strain water when making salad. This steamer food is a must have for anyone who wants to get more health into their diet. It comes in a perfect sized box makes it an awesome GIFT for your family & friends. Use it as a veggie steamer basket in a pot or as an instant pot steamer basket, with two sizes to choose from, you will always have a steamer for cooking on hand.EAT HEALTHY and SMART - This steaming basket will be your best friend in helping you make healthy food choices. Our steam baskets can be used as a tamale steamer pot as well. Use as an asparagus steamer, tamale steamer and instapot steamer basket.