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A food mill or sieve removes skins and seeds and produces the texture specified for some sauces, purées, and fruit products.
What to look for
Use the texture required by the tested recipe; making a product substantially thicker can change heat penetration.
Verified product options
Match the tool and finished texture to the tested recipe. Do not make a product substantially thicker than specified.
Manual food mill
Fine-mesh strainer
Home-scale electric tomato strainer
Tomato strainer with interchangeable screens
Safe-use reminder
Equipment does not make an untested recipe safe. Use a current authoritative home-canning process that specifies the food, preparation, jar size, canner type, time or pressure, and altitude adjustment. Follow the equipment manufacturer’s current instructions.
Before you buy
- Confirm compatibility with your jars, lids, cooktop, and tested process.
- Check capacity, dimensions, replacement-part availability, and warranty terms.
- Inspect equipment before use and replace damaged or incompatible parts.
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