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Hidden Downside Of Rice Cookers
By NATALIE FRANCISCO
Did you know that rice cookers use nonstick technologies for the inner pot? While this might sound like a good thing, it has its own flaws, because if the nonstick coating suffers scratches, the pot will not only become stickier but also flake into the food.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel explains that these scratches can release toxic compounds like perfluorooctanoic acid if the pot is exposed to high heat when used again. To prevent scratching the nonstick coating, it's best to use the rice paddle that's included in the rice cooker box or a wooden spoon.
We all know that it's convenient to unplug your rice cooker and leave the cooked rice in the pot after it's ready. However, this may not be a good idea because of Bacillus cereus, a bacteria often found in uncooked rice.
If a person ingests rice contaminated by this bacteria, they will experience gastrointestinal infection symptoms like vomiting. This is why it's crucial to verify if your rice cooker switches to warming mode automatically after cooking.