/ 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.
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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
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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