Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker and Warmer, 5.5 Cup, White

The Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy rice cooker (model NS-ZCC10) cooks up to 5.5 cups of uncooked rice and then keeps it warm. It has separate settings for brown rice, mixed grains and porridge as well as white rice.

Who it suits

It suits households that eat rice or whole grains several times a week and want reliable results without watching the pot. If you want one appliance that also pressure cooks beans and soups, the Instant Pot Duo is more versatile. Explore more healthy kitchen appliances.

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Key facts

• Holds up to 5.5 cups (1.0 liter) of uncooked rice (Zojirushi)
• Menu settings for white (regular or sushi, softer or harder), mixed, porridge, sweet, semi-brown, brown, rinse-free and quick cooking (Zojirushi)
• Automatic keep warm, extended keep warm, a reheat cycle and a two-setting delay timer (Zojirushi)
• 120 V / 680 W with a retractable power cord (Zojirushi)
• Made in Japan (Zojirushi)

What reviewers say

America’s Test Kitchen made it its top pick for turning out excellent rice in small and large batches. Reviewed named it best overall with an Editor’s Choice for high-quality rice across many types and useful safety features, but found the buttons need a firm press and the control panel less intuitive.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Consistently excellent rice in independent testing
• Pro: Dedicated brown, mixed-grain and porridge settings
• Pro: Delay timer and long keep-warm
• Con: Buttons need a firm press and the panel takes learning
• Con: Nonstick inner bowl, per America’s Test Kitchen

Cautions

• The inner bowl is nonstick (per America’s Test Kitchen); use the included rice paddle and avoid metal utensils.
• Brown and mixed settings take longer than white rice; plan ahead or use the delay timer.