Details
Overview
The Winco SVM 12 5 Qt Stainless Steel Food Mill is a high capacity manual food mill designed for smooth purees, consistent sauces, and efficient straining in busy kitchens. Ideal for tomatoes, potatoes, apples, berries, and cooked vegetables, this stainless steel food mill helps you create everything from silky mashed potatoes and baby food to seedless tomato sauce and fruit purees without relying on electricity.
Built for dependable performance, the 5 quart bowl provides ample volume for batch prep while the stainless steel construction supports frequent use in commercial and home settings. With five interchangeable blades, this Winco food mill gives you more control over texture so you can quickly switch from fine purees to chunkier results depending on the menu.
Specifications
- Brand: Winco
- Manufacturer Part Number: SVM 12
- Product type: Manual food mill
- Capacity: 5 qt
- Material: Stainless steel
- Blade count: 5 interchangeable blades
- Primary uses: Pureeing, mashing, and straining cooked fruits and vegetables
- Common applications: Tomato sauce, applesauce, mashed potatoes, soups, baby food, fruit purees
Features
- Large 5 quart capacity supports higher volume prep for restaurants, catering, and batch cooking
- Stainless steel body offers durability, corrosion resistance, and easy cleaning for frequent service
- Five blade options provide texture control for fine to coarse results
- Manual operation keeps output consistent without heat buildup or motor wear
- Helps separate skins and seeds from cooked produce for smoother sauces and purees
- Practical tool for classic scratch cooking, canning prep, and sauce production
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Winco SVM 12 food mill used for?
It is used to mash and puree cooked fruits and vegetables while straining out skins, seeds, and fibrous bits. It is commonly used for tomato sauce, applesauce, mashed potatoes, and smooth soup bases. - How many blades come with this 5 qt food mill?
The Winco SVM 12 includes five interchangeable blades, allowing you to choose the texture that best matches your recipe. - Can I use this food mill for tomatoes to remove seeds and skins?
Yes. After cooking or blanching tomatoes, the food mill is an effective way to press pulp through while leaving skins and seeds behind for a smoother sauce. - Is stainless steel better than plastic for a food mill?
Stainless steel is typically preferred for durability and long term use, especially in commercial kitchens. It resists staining and odors and stands up well to frequent washing. - Do I need to cook food before using a food mill?
In most cases, yes. Food mills work best with cooked or softened ingredients such as boiled potatoes, simmered fruits, or cooked vegetables. This helps the food pass through more easily and creates a smoother result.
