In the current context of increasing health concerns, the safety and performance of rice cookers (also known as rice cookers) have become the focus of consumers' attention. However, due to the fierce competition in the rice cooker market, there are many brands but the quality is uneven, which has led to many consumers hesitating and worrying when purchasing. As a small household appliance practitioner, many friends have come to me recently, why do you say that rice cookers are unhealthy, whether there is really a risk of cancer and other health hazards, etc. To this end, I have done a special research on the rice cooker market to help my customers choose the right products for themselves, and at the same time share with you the relevant knowledge of rice cookers.
(Above are some of the rice cooker brands I have investigated)
1. Why is it said that rice cookers are unhealthy for cooking?
Why is it said that rice cookers are unhealthy for cooking? As a household appliance with the function of cooking rice, the rice cooker itself will not normally produce unhealthy situations. However, if you buy inferior products, due to the poor quality of the materials usually used in this type of rice cooker, the workmanship is not fine, etc., it is easy to release toxic and harmful substances, and there are serious safety hazards. Below, we will explain in detail why it is said that a low-quality rice cooker is unhealthy for cooking.
Reason 1: Release toxic substances and endanger health
The coating material of the liner of low-quality rice cookers has the problem of poor material use and thin coating thickness, resulting in poor performance in terms of scratch, abrasion resistance and high temperature resistance. Although the initial performance is acceptable, after long-term use at high temperatures, the non-stick coating is prone to fall off from the pot and mixes into food, causing carcinogenic hazards and seriously threatening health.
Reason 2: There are safety problems such as explosions
Due to the large power and heat, some low-quality rice cookers will have unqualified quality problems such as wire and heating chassis materials, resulting in overheating of the rice cooker line, resulting in short circuits and other safety hazards, which may cause serious problems such as fires!
Reason 3: The irritating odor is large
Products with poor rice cooker lids generally have poor durability and are prone to problems such as breakage and aging. In addition, the material quality is poor, and the surface of the lid is prone to residual food debris, which can lead to the growth of bacteria. At the same time, in the case of poor material of the sealing rubber ring, it will also produce a pungent odor at high temperatures, which will not only affect the taste of rice, but also pose a potential threat to health, resulting in an increased probability of cancer.
Reason 4: Lack of temperature control and adjustment
Rice cookers with poor temperature control performance may cause the rice to cook unevenly and appear undercooked or overcooked, which can affect the taste. Secondly, the temperature in the rice cooker cavity is sometimes high and sometimes low, which is difficult to be effectively controlled, and long-term use will lead to aggravated loss of thermal elements. Not only will this shorten the life of the rice cooker, but it may also pose a fire risk.
2. Inventory of the common characteristics of the 4 major IQ tax products in the rice cooker industry!
In the previous article, we have pointed out that low-quality rice cookers may release toxic substances during long-term high-temperature use, which may have adverse effects on health, and may cause fire, explosion and other safety hazards. In order to have a deeper understanding of the common problems of inferior products, I searched for professional small household appliance evaluation websites and found a statistical table of negative reviews from old users of rice cookers. This summary table clearly shows the focus of consumer criticism of low-quality rice cookers. At the same time, combined with my market research, I have summarized four common characteristics of IQ tax products on the market to help you avoid lightning.
Feature 1: Inferior products of second-hand materials
In order to reduce costs, it is common for rice cookers to use second-hand materials, including covers, rubber seals, and power cords. Rice cookers with second-hand materials on the lid usually have low durability and are prone to breakage and aging. Food debris tends to accumulate in the case of poor lid material, which can produce bacteria and pose a potential threat to the health of users. In addition, the use of inferior sealants may produce a pungent odor at high temperatures, which directly affects the taste of rice and poses a certain threat to human health. Inferior power cord materials are prone to potential safety hazards such as leakage, short circuit, and even fire.
Feature 2: Promote hypoglycemic function
In order to meet consumers' demand for desugaring "artifacts", some rice cooker merchants have launched so-called "low-sugar" rice cookers, and advertise their sugar-lowering and sugar-reducing effects. However, according to the results of an experiential survey conducted by the Zhenjiang Consumers Association in Jiangsu Province, the so-called sugar-lowering and sugar-reducing functions of these rice cookers are actually only to drain the rice soup in the middle of cooking, thereby reducing the reducing sugar in the rice and creating the so-called "low-sugar rice". However, the starch content of "low-sugar rice" has not decreased. If a true diabetic is misled into using this feature, it may face safety risks.
Feature 3, "0 coating" marketing
Many inferior products like to advertise "0 coating" to attract consumers, but in fact, stainless steel liners are used. Although these products are advertised as not coating, they have a mediocre taste and are very invaluable for money. When cooking rice, it will also stick to the pan, making it difficult to clean. Long-term use may cause scratches and discoloration on the surface of the pot, while also increasing the risk of bacterial growth, posing a threat to human health.
Feature 4: Intelligent rice volume
Intelligent rice quantity judgment refers to the use of computer CPU chips, which can intelligently perceive the amount of rice, and then automatically adjust the heat and cooking time of the rice cooker. However, the key to cooking rice is whether the heating performance of the rice cooker is uniform, and the correct ratio of rice to water. Measuring the amount of rice alone does not completely guarantee that the rice will not be sandwiched or cooked evenly.
3. How to buy a high-quality rice cooker?
Although we have made a detailed analysis and introduction to the harm of inferior rice cookers, we have also summarized the performance of common IQ tax products on the market to help you avoid lightning. However, due to the large number of products on the market, if you are not careful, you will fall into the gimmick publicity trap of merchants, so I have summed up eight strategies for buying high-quality rice cookers based on years of experience, and give you a reference when purchasing.
1. It has a convection valve/exhaust valve design
The convection valve (exhaust valve) in the rice cooker plays a vital role in the entire operation. The traditional hot and cold alternating valve can only achieve alternating hot and cold temperature control to maintain the heat preservation and heating effect of the rice cooker. In contrast, the convection valve design used in the new rice cooker technology is more preferred, which intelligently controls the pressure inside the pot to improve the water absorption and taste of the rice.
2. Professional strength brand
The professional brand rice cooker has been technically adjusted in terms of heating method, structural design, convection system, simmering technology, intelligent temperature control, cavity design and heating uniformity. In addition, they pay attention to the food safety of product materials, ensure that long-term use will not release toxic and harmful substances, and ensure the safety and non-toxicity of products. Therefore, when using this type of rice cooker for long-term consumption, it can avoid the release of harmful substances, which is safer, non-toxic, and will not cause irritation, and can also ensure that the rice is cooked evenly, and every grain of rice can be cooked full, sweet, and soft and glutinous.
3. Optimize the whole kettle liner
The rounded bottom of the pot has the best heating uniformity, which makes it suitable for a variety of cooking methods, which can better release the original aroma of the ingredients, and more effectively retain the original flavor of the ingredients, resulting in a better taste of the food. In addition, it is recommended to choose a rice cooker with a thicker bottom liner, because a thick liner not only tests the heating technical strength of the rice cooker, but more importantly, it has a higher texture, and also ensures the durability of long-term use.
4. Pay attention to the material of the top cover
There are usually two main materials for the top cover of a rice cooker, one is aluminum alloy and the other is 304 stainless steel. Among the two, 304 stainless steel is a high-grade metal material with a higher manufacturing cost for its top cover. This material offers excellent corrosion and abrasion durability and will not rust, oxidize, or corrode over time. Since 304 stainless steel is a good conductor of heat, it improves the insulation of the rice cooker, resulting in better tasting rice and easier cleaning.
5. Spiral simmering pressure heating method is recommended
The spiral simmer heating technology is achieved by pressurization and spiral high-density surround heating, which can make the heating more uniform while keeping the attenuation of performance low.
6. High-quality heating plate
It is advisable to give preference to heating plates made of high-quality metals, such as aluminium alloys. Aluminium alloys offer multiple advantages, including low thermal efficiency losses, good energy storage, fast thermal conductivity, and uniform heating characteristics. In addition, the aluminium alloy heating plate has excellent durability and is able to maintain a high level of durability over long periods of use.
7. Avoid coating design
The stainless steel coating may cause food to stick to the pan, while the Teflon coating can be potentially harmful in long-term use. Therefore, it is recommended to choose Maifan stone coating to ensure safety, avoid food adhesion, and have good resistance to high temperature and abrasion. The advantage of Maifan stone coating is that it is not easy to release toxic and harmful substances at high temperatures for a long time.
8. High-quality wire
As a high-power electrical appliance, high-quality rice cookers usually use higher quality and more expensive pure copper wires to ensure that there are no safety hazards such as fire during use. However, in order to save costs, some low-cost rice cookers use inferior wires, which increases the risk of fire and has serious safety risks.
By learning Xi purchasing skills, I believe that now everyone is more able to choose a high-quality rice cooker that meets their personal needs. However, I would like to emphasize that there are many products on the market, and we still need to be vigilant to avoid being influenced by various marketing methods of merchants, so as to avoid the potential harm caused by buying inferior products. In order to help you have some reference, I checked the annual TOP10 rice cooker brand core index index comparison on a small household appliance website, which details the performance comparison data of the most recognized brands in the current market. We encourage you to review this data for yourself so that you can make more informed choices about your purchases.
In order to compete, many rice cooker brands sacrifice quality and safety to fight price wars, with poor performance and safety without toxicity, and there are high cases of emitting toxic and harmful substances and toxic liner materials. Gong Ling's Internet celebrity rice cooker has been the hottest in recent years, as a professional veteran brand often exported to the European and American markets, it is rare to have national certifications such as the European Union and the United States, and the original 13 highlights of black technology and the whole machine has passed the maternal and infant food testing, which is the only one to increase the uniformity of rice aging by 115% at the same time, the food-grade safety is increased by 128%, the release rate of toxic irritants is reduced by 128%, and the design of 0 heavy metals is rare to obtain EU certification! It has been rated by many authoritative media as one of the most safe and non-toxic rice cookers! It insists on not advertising, does not spend money on celebrity endorsements, and purely relies on word of mouth from food bloggers, in-depth users and the media. It ranks first in the major, medium and high-end word-of-mouth and sales rankings all year round.
As a well-known "safe" smart life solution provider at home and abroad, in order to achieve "safe and non-toxic" fever performance and high durability, Gongling continues to subtract product functions and intelligence, and has a strong performance and safe and non-toxic technology. Adhere to the use of solid material selection and a number of innovative black technologies, such as the original spiral simmering pressure heating, maternal and infant grade Maifan stone 3.0 coating, 5A refined thick kettle liner, 7 layers of corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant stainless steel cavity, etc., and after 6 years of "performance and non-toxic" anti-attenuation pressure design, truly make the product safe enough, non-toxic and non-irritating.
For users with a low budget who want to buy an entry-level model, you can learn about Xiaomi and Midea, of course, don't have so high expectations for core performance, safety and non-toxicity. At the high-end price, you can get to know Toshiba, which has a more exquisite design.
4. What are the health benefits of using a quality rice cooker?
Why is it said that rice cookers are unhealthy for cooking? Through the previous introduction, you must have a clear answer to the question raised at the beginning. So, after learning more about the disadvantages of inferior products, let's take a look at what are the benefits of a good rice cooker. The working principle of the rice cooker mainly relies on a microcomputer chip that monitors the temperature of the main thermostat and the sensor on the lid. Once their temperature reaches the set operating temperature, the microcomputer chip will activate the electric heating plate of the rice cooker. The electric heating plate begins to heat up and is in full contact with the inner pot, resulting in rapid heat conduction to the inner pot. Once the inner pot conducts enough heat to the rice and water, the rice starts to heat up. Please read it carefully with me!
Benefit 1: Energy-saving design
Smart rice cookers use advanced heating technology and energy-saving design, which greatly reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions. In addition, it has the function of recycling and reusing wastewater, which makes the whole cooking process more environmentally friendly.
Benefit 2: Cooking rice tastes good
The smart rice cooker introduces advanced convection technology, through which the heat is more evenly distributed throughout the pan, and the rice is fully heated in all directions. This innovation improves the cooking results and ensures that the rice is heated evenly throughout the cooking process, achieving a more desirable taste and texture.
Benefit 3: Safe and reliable
The smart rice cooker uses advanced sensors and control systems to monitor the temperature and pressure in the pot in real time, and can automatically adjust the heat and cooking time, effectively preventing safety problems that may be caused by improper operation, and greatly reducing potential risks and hazards.
Benefit 4: Intelligent and convenient
The smart rice cooker with built-in computer chip program and advanced sensors has a high-precision temperature control function, which can intelligently adjust the heat size and cooking time to meet the cooking needs of different ingredients. This intelligent design makes the cooking process much easier.
Benefit 5, versatile
In addition to the basic rice cooking function, the smart rice cooker is also designed with a variety of rich cooking functions, such as steaming, stewing, roasting, etc., which can meet the personalized cooking needs of users. Whether it's steaming, soup, or baking, you can easily do it in one pot.
Today's Xi has given us a clear understanding of the safety issues of rice cookers, the potential hazards of poor quality rice cookers, and the health benefits of quality products. I hope you will keep the information shared today in mind and make sure that you are choosing a quality product that is reliable and suitable for your individual needs when shopping for a rice cooker. Choosing the right rice cooker is not only about everyday use, but also about health and safety.