HEALTHIER COOKING CHOICE The steamer basket with high-quality stainless steel petals, food-grade plastic handle and silicone feet ensures your health. Steaming is a healthy cooking choice as it helps retain more than 90% of the nutrients lost when boiling or microwaving. The foldable steamer basket can be used to steam vegetables, seafood, eggs, meat, desserts, baby food and much more. EXPANDABLE and FOLDABLE The vegetable steamer basket's folded diameter is 5.1 inches. It expands to 9 inches when the petals are stretched out. The \"wings\" that fold in and out allow the steamer to fit various pot/pan sizes or pressure cookers, transforming any pan into a steamer. Opens like a water lily and folds compactly to save storage space, unlike bulky bamboo steamers. FOLDABLE LEGS & REMOVABLE CENTER POST Three foldable legs with silicone will not scratch your pot. They are 1.2 inches long to keep food above boiling water so it doesn't burn. The 2.9\" central post facilitates easy insertion into deep pots and safe removal from boiling water, and it is removable for steaming large items like corn on the cob. When food is ready, remove it from boiling water with a fork so you don't burn your fingers. MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS - It can not only be used as a food steamer basket, but can also be used as a colander or fruit container. You can also use it to filter out extra water when making salad. From busy moms to students and culinary artists, this product is definitely a must-have for anyone looking to add more health to their diet. It comes in a perfectly sized box making it a great GIFT for your family and friends. SATISFACTORY SERVICE - We are proud to have the premium steamer insert.