Zojirushi Rice Cooker Reviews

Carrying a name of high standard, a Zojirushi rice cooker will live up to the company's respected reputation. Below is a list of Top Rated Models worth considering.

(model list and/or overall rating(s) subject to change as updates & new units become available)

Zojirushi Models List

Zojirushi NP-HTC10 - The Zojirushi NP-HTC10 may come with a high price tag but cooks brown rice to near perfection due to its pressure cooking and GABA nutrient-releasing technology. Although not for everyone this remains one of Zojirushi's top models. Discover more.

Zojirushi NS-LAC05 - The Zojirushi NS-LAC05 3 cup rice cooker performs very well and makes excellent white and brown rice as well as oatmeal and porridge. It offers several features and is one of the best small rice cookers currently on the market which receives a large majority of positive reviews.

Zojirushi NP-HBC10 - Yet another excellent-rated rice cooker is this NP-HBC10 model. This too is an expensive unit and like the above NP-HTC18 model uses "GABA" style cooking for perfected brown rice. The unit also sports other rice settings as well.

Zojirushi NP-GBC05 - Cook perfect brown rice with the Zojirushi NP-GBC05 3 cup rice cooker. The unit also offers multiple rice settings, including "GABA", is easy to use, and uses induction heating and pressure to prepare great tasting rice. The somewhat smaller version of the NP-HTC/HBC models.

Zojirushi NS-ZCC18 - The Zojirushi NS-ZCC18 utilizes Neuro Fuzzy Logic technology which makes this even heat distributing rice cooker think for itself and cook great rice. Although still somewhat expensive, this 10 cup rice cooker is worth considering.

Zojirushi NS-TGC10 - Is the Zojirushi NS-TGC10 worth the money? Well if you like well-cooked rice that is great tasting and comes out flawless each time this model may very well be. A great unit to compare with the above NP-HTC10 model and a little more budget friendly.

Zojirushi NS-XAC05 - Despite its small size, the Zojirushi NS-XAC05 3 cup rice cooker makes great rice and is perfect for singles or couples. The unit also acts as a steamer cooker for vegetables. Sort of like a"hybrid" of micro-computerized and basic design.

Zojirushi NS-RNC10 - Cook good quality white rice or brown rice with the easy to use and clean Zojirushi NS-RNC10 medium size rice cooker. A good choice and rival of the Tiger JNP-1000 model. Full description with ratings, review, and pros & cons.

Zojirushi NHS-18 - Making up to 10 cups of rice is easy and hassle free with the Zojirushi NHS-18 basic rice cooker. The unit is simple to use and can even simultaneously steam food.

Other Great Models Worth Consideration:

Zojirushi NP-HTC18 | Excellent
Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 | Very Good

Cup Sizes and Shapes

There are a number of models to select from, each one offering something a little unique. Zojirushi rice cookers come in sizes of 3 cups all the way up to 20 cup capacity (9 to 30 cups cooked white rice).

To get Started: Please Browse Sections by Cup Size Below (links to come):

More Basic Information:

Unlike cheaper rice steamer or cooker brands, these units all remain high end, and will cook rice to as close to perfection as one can get from an electric rice cooker. By utilizing even heat cooking, Zojirushi rice cookers make excellent white rice, as well as delicious brown rice, sushi style rice, and other grain types.

You can even prepare oatmeal and porridge with most models!

In the Mood for Healthy Rice?

A few cookers come with a setting called "GABA". When selected, this new technology allows beta starch in rice to turn into alpha starch. This makes the rice more nutrient-rich, taste better, easy to digest, and have a more well-balanced texture. (we should state that this setting comes on the more expensive units, is only meant for brown rice, and takes a very long time to prepare rice).

Fuzzy Logic is another technology most Zojirushi cookers are equipped with which allows the unit to "think" for itself by constantly monitoring and changing both internal temperature and cooking time. So, let's say you added either too little or too much water...the Zojirushi will adjust; within a certain limit.

Some Pros About a Zojirushi Rice Cooker

Cons

Overall, purchasing any Zojirushi rice cooker is a great choice. Compared to other models, and through the years, they still remain one of the best on the market!

However, for folks on a tighter budget we also recommend researching Panasonic and Sanyo Fuzzy Logic rice cooker models that offer similar benefits at a lower cost.

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