What's the Difference Between Strainer and Sieve
Strainers are devices for getting solids out of liquid.
Sieves are devices for separating differently sized solid particles.
The table below provides a brief description of the primary difference between sieve and strainers:
Difference | Strainer | Sieve |
Holes | have larger holes | have smaller holes |
Precision | Less precise in filtering due to larger holes | high precision in separating fine particles |
Media | mesh or perforated metal | different mesh sizes to filter particles |
Cleaning | Easier to clean due to larger holes | Requires careful cleaning to ensure fine mesh is not clogged with particles. |
Usage | Commonly used in cooking to remove solids from liquids Can be used to remove pulp from juice or to strain soups | Used in both cooking and industrial applications to sift different sizes. In baking, used to sift flour . In laboratory, used to separate fine particles from coarser materials |
