Review of Zojirushi Rice Cookers
One of the leading names in rice cooker technology
is Zojirushi. Originating in
Zojirushi prides itself on innovation. Since the
company was founded in 1918, Zojirushi has often released some of the most
technologically advanced appliances available. Zojirushi has more Fuzzy
Logic rice cookers than almost any other company, and was one of the first
to release the technologically advanced system (albeit with a hefty price
tag attached). Most rice enthusiasts swear by their Zojirushi system, and it
is easily one of the most loved pieces of technology in both the east and
west.
Zojirushi Types
Zojirushi specialized in some of the more hi-tech
rice cookers, but they still offer several of the less expensive models as
well, all of them known to be some of the best in the industry. Zojirushi
has:
·
On/Off Rice Cookers
·
Fuzzy Logic Rice Cookers (Called Micom
and Neuro Fuzzy)
·
Induction Heating (IH) Rice Cookers
·
IH Pressure Rice Cookers (considered
the most advanced in the industry)
Zojirushi does not currently offer any microwave
rice cookers.
Popular Zojirushi Models
Zojirushi is one of the most popular brands
available, and is often coming out with new models that quickly overtake the
old models in terms of popularity. However, some of the current popular
models of Zojirushi rice cookers are:
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Zojirushi Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker and
Warmer
·
Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 5-1/2-Cup Neuro
Fuzzy Rice Cooker and Warmer
·
Zojirushi NHS-10 6-Cup Rice
Cooker/Steamer & Warmer
·
Zojirushi NS-TGC10 Micom 5-1/2-Cup Rice
Cooker and Warmer
·
Zojirushi NP-HBC10 5-1/2-Cup Rice
Cooker and Warmer with Induction Heating System
·
Zojirushi NHS-18 10-Cup Rice
Cooker/Steamer & Warmer
Interesting Features of Zojirushi
Many of the Zojirushi models, especially within the
Fuzzy Logic subsets, have special features for helping create all different
types of rice including brown, jasmine, and GABA rice. Several of the Micom
models also have cake/bread cooking buttons, allowing you to bake with their
machines beyond simply cooking rice with it.
Average Price of Zojirushi Models
Because Zojirushi has almost every type of rice
cooker you can think of available, the prices can vary considerably. Some of
the IH Pressure Cooking models cost as much as $300, while most of the basic
On/Off models hover around the $50-$60 mark. Because Zojirushi is known best
for its Fuzzy Logic rice cookers, though, the average price of a Zojirushi
model will be roughly 150 dollars.
Overall Impressions of Zojirushi
Zojirushi is known as one of the leaders in rice
cooker technology for good reason. They are sturdy, extremely well built
machines, designed by one of the leading experts in rice cooker technology.
Rice cookers are Zojirushi’s flagship products, and you can tell by their
quality that a lot of time and consideration goes into the building of each
new model that is released.
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