/ Panasonic N5C Rice Cooker vs ec288 Rice Cooker: which is safer?
Sanyo ec288 Rice Cooker is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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/ Panasonic N5C Rice Cooker
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
F 59/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
Stainless steel inner pot, plastic/glass exterior housing
Confidence
72%
PossiblePlastic housing off-gassing (VOCs)
PossibleGlass or plastic lid degradation
PossibleBacterial growth in condensation traps or vents
Our pick
Sanyo
ec288 Rice Cooker
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
C 71/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Stainless steel inner pot, plastic/aluminum housing
Confidence
72%
PossiblePlastic off-gassing (VOC release)
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