/ Panasonic n10c Rice Cooker vs SR-JN185 Electric Rice Cooker: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

national/ Panasonic n10c Rice Cooker

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/ Panasonic n10c Rice Cooker

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

D 67/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Stainless steel inner bowl, aluminum heating plate

Confidence

72%

PossibleAluminum leaching from heating plate

PossibleBacterial growth in keep-warm reservoir

Panasonic SR-JN185 Electric Rice Cooker

Panasonic

SR-JN185 Electric Rice Cooker

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

D 67/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

stainless steel inner bowl, aluminum housing

Confidence

72%

PossibleSeal/gasket material degradation (off-gassing or leaching)

PossibleHeating element damage or material exposure (if inner bowl removed improperly)

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