A kitchen utensil with a mesh bottom used to sift dry ingredients, such as flour or powdered sugar. The most common Sifters are built with a trigger in the handle that is activated to move back and forth in order to push and pull the dry contents through the mesh sieve in the bottom of the Sifter.

In the culinary world, sifting is a common practice that involves passing dry ingredients through a fine-meshed sieve or sifter. This technique is primarily used to remove lumps, aerate the ingredients, and ensure a smooth, light texture in baked goods and other recipes.