[Passatutto, Purée sieve, Moulinette, Mouli légumes, Passe-vite]
This device is quite popular in France. I think one reason is that they think seeds must be removed from tomatoes "to reduce bitterness". Having never detected such bitterness, I suspect this is a hangover from Victorian times, when people just did not eat seeds.
The Food Mill can also be used for ricing potatoes, making purées, and similar tasks
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