EXPANDABLE & COLLAPSIBLE --You can easily open and close the steamer. Vegetable steamer basket collapsed diameter is 6.4 inches. It expands to 10 inches once petals are stretched out. The metal steamer basket blades can be folded compactly so you can save storage space than large mesh steamer basket. UPGRADE DESIGN & QUALITY -- The steamer basket with premium food grade stainless steel petals design, food grade plastic handle and silicone feet will guarantee your health. 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. FOLDABLE LEGS & REMOVABLE CENTER POST – Three foldable legs with silicone will not scratch your pot. They are 1.2 inch in length to keep food above boiling water so that it doesn't burn. 4" Central post helps easy insertion to the deep pots and safe removal from the boiling water. When your food is ready, remove it from the boiling water with a fork so you won’t burn your fingers. MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS - The Steamer rack not only can be used as a food steamer basket, also you can also use it for filter extra water when washing vegetable and fruit. EASY TO CLEAN & STORE -- You can clean the steamer basket very easily. When You are ready to put away, then fold in to its original half size. It comes in a perfect sized box makes it an awesome GIFT for your family & friends.