Most Expensive Rice Cookers
When it comes to advances in modern technology, the
coolest gadgets will almost always cost the most. Every time a camera
manufacturer adds a megapixel to their camera, the price jumps dramatically.
Every time an mp3 player adds photo capabilities, the cost can as much as
triple. Technology and innovation are expensive, and it is not uncommon to
see the best pieces of technology
priced considerably more than similar electronics of only slightly worse
capabilities.
With that in mind, here are the world’s most
expensive rice cookers, and what it is that makes them worthy of such a
lofty price tag.
The Toshiba Vacuum Pressure Cooker
(RC-10VSA)
The Toshiba Shinku Atsuryoku Taki (Vacuum Pressure
Cooker) is the first of the world’s most expensive rice cookers. The
appliance is designed with a special pump that vacuums the air out of the
rice, which vastly speeds up the cooking process while allowing the rice to
receive the water more quickly. The powerful pressure cooker is also lined
with an impressive silver and diamond powder, designed to completely
surround the rice with heat. Should you be interested in such a device, this
rice cooker will cost you anywhere from $600 to $850.
The Mitsubishi IH Wclass NJ-WS10
The
Mitsubishi NJ-WS10 is easily one of the most high powered induction heating
models available. Beyond even the technology that went into creating it, the
pot itself is a wonder of modern innovation. It is shaved out of solid
carbon ingot, which works extremely well with the electromagnetic induction.
It is hand carved and a perfect black shade, with a thickness of 7.5mm. It
also uses all of the most advanced pieces of rice cooker technology. This
piece of craftsmanship will cost you about $1000.
The Sanyo ECJ-XP10 and ECJ-V10
If you are
feeling particularly free with your money, you can always go for the Sanyo
ECJ-XP10 or ECJ-V10 models. The inner bowl of these appliances is made from
99.9% pure copper placed between steel and aluminum alloy. These metals can
surge heat through the induction heating process, and retain heat even
better.
In addition to the bowl lining, these Sanyo models
created their own boiling method through various pressure changes during the
boiling process. These pressure changes make the rice “Dance” according to
the manufacturer, which is designed to improve both taste and fluffiness.
There is even a “flavor circulator” designed to make sure that the flavors
of the rice get soaked into each and every grain, and that none of it
escapes during the steaming process.
Finally, the outside frame is made of extremely
high grade aluminum for easy cleaning. The Sanyo rice cooker comes in a
black and white model, but in case you really want to flaunt your wealth,
the ECJ-V10 model is covered in a color known as “champagne gold” that makes
the rice cooker look as though it was discovered within the tombs of the
ancient Egyptian pharaohs. Both the Sanyo ECJ-XP10 and ECJ-V10 models will
run you about $1074.
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