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Zojirushi NP-GBC05XT Induction Heating System Rice Cooker and Warmer, 0.54 L, Stainless Dark Brown
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Brand | Zojirushi |
Capacity | 0.57 Quarts |
Product Dimensions | 7.5"D x 11.87"W x 9.12"H |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
About this item
- Capacity: At 0.54L capacity this appliance is the perfect size appliance for singles and small families
- Technology: Induction Heating (IH) system ensures precise temperature control
- Settings: white/mixed, sushi, porridge, brown, GABA brown, rinse-free and quick cooking
- Features: Automatic keep warm and 2 delay timer options
- Design: Clear LCD control panel, detachable power cord and detachable inner lid
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Easy to use | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Easy to clean | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Timer function | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 4.1 | 5.0 |
Flavor | — | 4.8 | 4.7 | 5.0 | — | 4.2 |
Value for money | — | — | — | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.4 |
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capacity | 0.57 quarts | 5.5 cups | 1.05 quarts | 5.5 cups | 1.9 quarts | 1.05 quarts |
material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel, Aluminum | Plastic | Stainless Steel, Polycarbonate (PC), Ceramic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | — |
lid material | Stainless Steel | ceramic,stainless steel | Plastic | Stainless Steel | Aluminum | — |
voltage | 120 volts | 120 volts | — | — | 120 volts | 120 volts |
wattage | 700 watts | 700 watts | 700 watts | — | 880 watts | 770 watts |
model name | — | — | steaming basket | — | Umami Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer | Umami Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer |
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About Zojirushi
Zojirushi Corporation began operation more than 90 years ago with the launch of its first glass-lined vacuum bottle - setting an industry standard for new vacuum insulation technology in an everyday household product and firmly establishing itself as a company which uses cutting edge technology to bring comfort, ease, vitality and affluence into the lives of its customers worldwide.
Zojirushi is dedicated to offering a new generation of products that exemplify ease, affluence and style in its three main business areas: Cooking appliances, food and beverage preservation and amenities for both home and industry. It will continue to offer attractive products that cater to modern needs based on its guiding philosophy - to improve customers' quality of life through innovative technology - into the 21st Century and beyond.
Induction Heating System Rice Cooker and Warmer
NP-GBC05 (Made in Japan)
The 3-cup capacity Induction Heating (IH) System Rice Cooker and Warmer is ideal for singles and smaller families. It cooks as little as 1/2-cup of rice and takes up minimal space. Superior IH technology efficiently prepares flawless rice every time.
What Is Induction Heating (IH)?
Our Induction Heating (IH) system rice cookers are the cutting edge in heating technology. Rather than the traditional heating element at the bottom of the rice cooker, these cookers utilize induction heating principles to heat the entire inner cooking pan.
When the inner cooking pan is placed into the rice cooker and the unit is activated, coils within the bottom of the rice cooker generate a magnetic field to create instant heat within the inner cooking pan. Through this technology, the inner cooking pan itself becomes the heat source, utilizing both high heat and fine heating adjustments to control the cooking process. IH rice cookers are also micom (micro computerized) rice cookers.
- Superior induction heating (IH) technology
- 3 cup size ideal for singles and smaller families
- Easy-to-clean clear coated stainless steel exterior
- Detachable and washable inner lid
- Automatic keep warm
- Delay timer (2 settings)
- Menu settings include: white/mixed, sushi, porridge, brown, GABA brown, rinse-free and quick cooking
- cETLus listed, tested to comply with FCC standards
- Made in Japan
- Instruction manual in English, French, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese
Special Features:
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LCD Control PanelEasy-to-read colored LCD control panel with Clock and Timer functions. |
Inner Cooking PanBlack thick spherical inner cooking pan and heating system provide even heating for perfectly cooked rice. |
AccessoriesAccessories include rice measuring cup, rinse-free rice measuring cup, nonstick rice spatula and spatula stand. |
Detachable Power CordDetachable power cord for easy storage. |
GABA Brown Setting (Brown Rice Activation)
The rice cooker activates brown rice by keeping the temperature inside the pan at about 104°F for 2 hours. By activating brown rice, GABA, one of the nutrients contained in brown rice, increases its amount 1.5 times as much as that contained in non-activated brown rice. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a type of amino acid said to lower blood pressure, improve kidney function, and relieve stress.
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Capacity | Up to 3 cups | Up to 5.5 or 10 cups | Up to 5.5 or 10 cups | Up to 5.5 or 10 cups | Up to 5.5 or 10 cups | Up to 3 cups |
Product Type | IH + Micom | IH + Micom | Pressure + IH + Micom | Micom | Micom | Micom |
Nonstick Inner Cooking Pan | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Automatic Keep Warm | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Reheating Cycle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
GABA Brown Menu Setting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Brown Rice Menu Setting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Umami Menu Setting | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Melody Signal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Accessories | Spatula, Spatula Holder and Measuring Cups | Spatula, Spatula Holder and Measuring Cup | Spatula, Spatula Holder and Measuring Cup | Spatula, Spatula Holder and Measuring Cups | Steaming Basket, Spatula, Spatula Holder and Measuring Cup | Spatula, Spatula Holder and Measuring Cup |
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Product information
Brand | Zojirushi |
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Capacity | 0.57 Quarts |
Product Dimensions | 7.5"D x 11.87"W x 9.12"H |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
Color | Brown |
Special Feature | Non-Stick |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Lid Material | Stainless Steel |
Item Weight | 8.5 Pounds |
Wattage | 700 watts |
Included Components | Rice cooker, rice measuring cup, spatula, and spatula holder |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Item Weight | 8.5 pounds |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Zojirushi |
ASIN | B00IR8H2ZI |
Country of Origin | Japan |
Item model number | NP-GBC05 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #53,814 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #126 in Rice Cookers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 26, 2014 |
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The Zojirushi Induction Heating System Rice Cooker & Warmer with superior induction heating (IH) technology efficiently provides high heat and prepares flawless rice every time. 3-cup capacity cooks as little as 1/2 cup of rice and is ideal for singles and smaller families. Easy-to-clean, clear coated stainless steel exterior fits any kitchen decor. Additional heater on lid generates an ideal temperature for precise cooking. Automatic keep warm. Easy-to-read ORANGE colored LCD control panel with Clock and Timer functions. Delay timer (2 settings) provides freshly cooked rice at the programmed time.
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Customers like the ease of use, appearance, ease of cleaning, and size of the rice cooker. For example,they mention that the instructions are entertaining to read, the timer is easy to set, and there are no problems plugging the cord in. That said, opinions are mixed on value.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the rice cooker. They say it makes better rice, and every batch comes out perfectly cooked. They also appreciate that the rice is fluffy and cooked exactly the same every time.
"...between standard and induction cooking is that there is no toasty, crispy or dried out bottom on the rice. This is a shocker if you are used to it...." Read more
"...I guess I'm a traditionalist but I like just water best. The oatmeal is perfect, and really the best oatmeal I've had as with all the other grains..." Read more
"...scorched the rice, which comes out reasonably fluffy and cooked exactly the same every time...." Read more
"...music on the beginning and end of the cooking process, makes outstanding white and brown rice and sooooo EASY to use. Perfect :)" Read more
Customers find the rice cooker easy to use. They say the instructions are entertaining to read, the timer is easy to set, and the fuzzy logic circuit results in more precise programming. They also appreciate the time charts and the thick manual.
"...It tastes better than an instant pot. It is very easy to use...." Read more
"...It's very simple to use, easy to clean, and makes perfect food. and,oh, who would've thought one could lose fat by going all carb???..." Read more
"...The manual is thick, well illustrated and easy to understand with clear illustration...." Read more
"...the cooking process, makes outstanding white and brown rice and sooooo EASY to use. Perfect :)" Read more
Customers find the ease of cleaning to be a positive aspect of the product. They mention that the metal, detachable and washable stainless steel inner lid is easy to clean, and the nonstick coating requires gentle care.
"...Because it is not over cooked on the bottom, cleanup is marginally easier. No stick at all...." Read more
"...It's very simple to use, easy to clean, and makes perfect food. and,oh, who would've thought one could lose fat by going all carb???..." Read more
"...IT'S EASY TO CLEAN. This is self-explanatory. All manufacturers claim their machines are easy to clean, and they probably are...." Read more
"...Pros:Very easy to cleanI learned I should be washing my rice before cooking.Great white rice..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the rice cooker. They mention that it works beautifully, turns out perfect every time, and handles everything very well. They recommend it for how it works to consistently cook delicious healthful rice, and it's that useful and easy to use. Customers are also impressed with the quality in materials, operation, and the rice cooking results. They say the ratio suggested works really well, and that it does everything they need.
"...The standard setting works fine, and you can if you wish add 30 minutes to the timer to get the same custom setting...." Read more
"...The rice cooker, "Gucio" - his name" is perfect: beautiful, has a nice music on the beginning and end of the cooking process, makes outstanding..." Read more
"Works well, easy to clean" Read more
"...is the only one of these i can get, i will gladly buy it again, it's that useful and that easy to use, other than the poor light, i love the rice..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the rice cooker. They say it has a nice look, and is absolutely fabulous. They also say the finish is quite high-end and the actual cooking bowl has a very durable finish. Overall, customers find the product to be a great addition to a bachelor's kitchen.
"...It more/less matches all my other stainless stuff and looks great, so unless you're particular about an exact match I'd say it'll fit in with just..." Read more
"...The rice cooker, "Gucio" - his name" is perfect: beautiful, has a nice music on the beginning and end of the cooking process, makes outstanding..." Read more
"...The overall quality is awesome, the unit looks great in the kitchen, and it has gotten me addicted to GABA rice...." Read more
"...The finish is quite high end and the actual cooking bowl has a very durable finish that looks like it will last a really long time...." Read more
Customers like the heating of the rice cooker. They say that the keep warm function is great, and the induction heating feature does a great job of heating the bowl evenly. This prevents the rice from drying out, and it produces more controlled temperature changes, resulting in more precise cooking.
"...difference between standard and induction cooking is that there is no toasty, crispy or dried out bottom on the rice...." Read more
"...KEEP WARM WORKS VERY WELL. The keep warm function works well - but I have only tested this model at keep warm for 3 hours, but it did a great..." Read more
"...The bowl is thick, and the heating elements do a great job of heating the bowl evenly, so after cooking not a single grain of rice sticks to the..." Read more
"...The machine will keep the rice warm until we're ready to eat it.We're also using the machine to make oatmeal in the morning...." Read more
Customers like the size of the rice cooker. They mention that it is small and convenient.
"...for 3 people or less and want the counter space get this one - it's a great size and I only use about 1/3 of it's capacity on a per-meal basis ......" Read more
"...It has a very small footprint, so I can keep this out on the counter and it doesn't intrude on my workspace..." Read more
"...slightly reduced price, reduced power consumption, and slightly reduced size...." Read more
"...It seems a lot of space is wasted because of its curvy exterior...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the rice cooker. Some say that it's worth every penny and the best money they've ever spent, while others say that the teflon composite is expensive to replace.
"...It makes better rice, and is worth the cost...." Read more
"...to this smaller unit are ability to make 1/2 cup portions, slightly reduced price, reduced power consumption, and slightly reduced size...." Read more
"...induction pan, a steel-aluminum-teflon composite, so it is expensive to replace...." Read more
"An amazing rice cooker. More expensive than most others, but well worth the cost if you use it regularly! I've used it for rice and steel cut oats...." Read more
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Of the electric rice cookers, I prefer the Panasonics and Zojirushis. The Tatung is highly regarded, and I ahve one, but I prefer these.
When the old Panny wore out, the Zoji was half the price of the IH (Induction) Panasonic, so I switched. I went with the smallest size, which is fine for two people. Even three or four people. I actually prefer cooking rice in a smaller pot.
The main difference between standard and induction cooking is that there is no toasty, crispy or dried out bottom on the rice. This is a shocker if you are used to it. The rice is the same all around. However, as I said, the standard micom is fine and you may actually *like* your ice a little crispy.
Because it is not over cooked on the bottom, cleanup is marginally easier. No stick at all.
I wanted a stainless steel inner lid, and only a few models have that feature.
There's no Jasmine setting on the smallest model, but no biggie. The standard setting works fine, and you can if you wish add 30 minutes to the timer to get the same custom setting.
Brown rice, and especially Gaba rice, works great.
I don't use the odd sized cups, I just ratio the water and rice, for example, I cup rice to 1.24 cups water for Jasmine rice. Of course, it depends on the rice. The cooker is quite forgiving if you make a small mistake. I wouldn't say it is smart, but it is kindly.
If you read cookbooks or look online, everyone has a "trick" to getting the rice to water ratio correct. There are thumbs and lines and weights and so on. It's all rubbish, of course. There are variables, like the type of rice. The moisture content of the rice, the humidity and pressure, the type of rice cooker, and, most importantly, how much water is sealed in by the cooker. Lid or no lid. Seal or no seal. No steam=less water, obviously. If no water escapes, you can do very well with a one to one ratio.
Anyway, the sensors in the Zoji will compensate as the cooking goes along, and that's what you want. Unless you want to analyze the moisture in your rice.
What else? it should have a retractable plug, Doh! But whatever.
For many types of rice, this cooker will extract more flavor, just like a good coffee nachine. It tastes better than an instant pot. It is very easy to use. The standard model is good, the IH model is slightly better, but the difference is really tiny, the main difference is the teture of the rice at the bottom of the pan.
The pain is a special induction pan, a steel-aluminum-teflon composite, so it is expensive to replace. OTOH you can buy a steel (no Teflon) Tatung pan for ~$15--if you buy the standard Tatung rice cooker--so factor that in. I prefer the taste of the rice of the Zoji and Panny models.
The timer function is quite handy. Say you want dinner at 7:00 pm, just set the timer to 7:00 pm and the machine will figure it out. And, yes, it makes oatmeal, even though a thermos will do the same.
Recommended.
But there was a problem, and so on with this review: cooking steel cut oats, spelt, barley, brown rice and other grains just for 1 day's meal is a real pain in the butt. Sure you can make extra ahead of time but that's not very tasty re-heated, at least for me. And, yes, you can use a slow cooker for steel-cut oatmeal, but that also has mixed results. I began researching solutions and came across rice cookers ... a dedicated appliance just for rice? really? and, holy crap HOW MUCH? I skipped it and kept on with my pots and pans ... But I couldn't shake the notion that as odd as it sounded, a dedicated appliance might actually make sense, mostly because a few years ago I bought a Zoji hot water thermos Zojirushi America Corporation CV-DCC40XT VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer, 4-Liter, Stainless Dark Brown which also seemed ridiculous but has turned out to be a real luxury ... that's another story.
So I did a lot of rice cooker research: Zoji, tiger, cuckoo ... and I researched all of the features: size, fuzzy logic, timers, modes, heat type, pressure, clean up, et al. With all of that I settled on this one because I've had a good Zoji experience, I like the looks the best, and I couldn't find any data showing that other brands with more features were marginally better for my needs. However, I did struggle with which size ... if you buy from other retailers, I found the next size up for $10 more once you adjust for no taxes. I decided to go with amazon and this size but it felt like a mistake.
Ok, so with that, and adding that I have zero other rice cooker experience, here's my 2 cents review:
LOOKS: As others have mentioned, it's very dark brown trim over a slightly tinted stainless. It more/less matches all my other stainless stuff and looks great, so unless you're particular about an exact match I'd say it'll fit in with just about any decor.
SIZE: I mostly use this for just me, but it could easily work for 2 people and probably 4, but that's probably a stretch; so if you routinely cook for more than 3 people I'd go with the size up. If you're usually cooking for 3 people or less and want the counter space get this one - it's a great size and I only use about 1/3 of it's capacity on a per-meal basis ... having the larger one would really bug me, so I'm glad I got this size.
FUNCTIONS: As others have mentioned it's about as easy as it gets: dump in the grain, dump in the water/broth (and mix-ins) and go. I use either 1/2 or 1 zoji cup per meal. I don't eat white rice, but I use the mixed setting for quinoa, freekeh, barley, etc and the porridge setting for steel-cut oats. I've tried using most of the modes and broadly they don't seem to make much difference, but the modes above work best for the grains listed. I love the GABA rice feature ... I don't know if GABA helps me, but I use it daily as a hacked timer: if you want hot food in 3 hours, dump-n-go, when you return hot stuff. Speaking of the timer - 2 timers! perfect for my weekday/weekend oatmeal.
FOOD: Many have mentioned ... this thing makes some killer grains! No comparison to my stove-top technique. Not only does it make the cooking easy, the food comes out PERFECT. and every time. I use this thing about 4-5 times/day, and it's perfect every time. Some examples:
* Steel-cut oats - the night before I dump in 1 zoji cup of oats, 1 cup of water, some cinnamon and it's perfect. I also put a tbs of fresh ground flax over the top and yeah I like it a bit thicker and am off dairy so no milk ... but I did try oat milk both before and after. I guess I'm a traditionalist but I like just water best. The oatmeal is perfect, and really the best oatmeal I've had as with all the other grains I've tried.
* Freekeh, wheat berries, barley, etc: half-zoji-cup of freekeh, 1 zoji cup of veg broth, some soy sauce, a bunch of fresh or dried shitakes - perfect!
* Spanish Rice: 1 zoji cup of brown rice, 1 zoji cup of hot salsa, 1 zoji cup of water - perfect!
SUMMARY: If you cook grains often, it's a game-changer. Yes, it's also an expensive luxury, but it's such a daily (hourly) luxury that it makes it actually cheap given the usefulness. It's very simple to use, easy to clean, and makes perfect food. and,oh, who would've thought one could lose fat by going all carb??? Dreams do come true.
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It made mahogany rice better than I can do in a pot. All other rice cookers that I tried left mahogany/wild rices hard and without flavour. The mahogany rice was fluffed up to more than double the volume I started with - each and every kernel was completely cooked and soft! There was no scorching or harder layer next to the pot.
Oatmeal made with milk (not water) was always burnt in previous rice cookers. Not here. When we got up, I opened the unit and added more milk and sweetener as all the milk had been absorbed. After my shower, the additional milk had been heated through. Spoon the oatmeal into a bowl and serve. Can it get any easier??
This unit does not take up as much counter space as other cookers that I've tried. You can tell from the start that it is a well made unit. The inner pot has the weight of a good quality pot - not some light aluminium thing. This helps even out the heat and the food doesn't start to cool down right away. The cord is short as most good appliance cords are so you don't have to coil it up on the counter. It is a heavy weight cord which shows the quality involved but also means that it is a little stiff.
Clean up is a breeze. The pot rinses out with a quick pass through the soapy water (even dried on oatmeal). The inner lid easily removes for cleaning. In fact, the inner lid dropped out with the press of the tab and was just as easy to snap back in place. A quick wipe inside and out is all that was needed.
I like the timer. You set the time that you want the food to be done and which type of cooking (white rice, etc) and walk away. I'm no longer figuring out how much time until supper. A nice touch is the music instead of another beeper when finished.
The only con - This is the perfect sized rice cooker for us but it may not make enough rice when we have company. Per the chart included with the unit, the minimum amount of uncooked rice is 1 cup (0.5 cup for short/medium grain rice)to a maximum of 2 cups (3 cups for short/medium grain rice). This may not be enough for 4 adults (depending upon appetite) for most types of rices that I use. Switching to the 5.5 cup machine is not an option as the minimum oatmeal you can cook is 2 cups which would be way too much for just the 2 of us.
The model I purchased is a 3 cup model. A table was included with the packaging that indicates the minimum and maximum capacity of the different sizes of cookers. The bigger the machine, the larger the minimum amount of rice required. I’ve found that half a cup of rice is the ideal portion for just myself. The larger machines have a minimum capacity that is too much for just me. I also assume that the larger machines are bigger and take up more space. For one person, the 3 cup model is probably the model you would want.
Update: I use this cooker about five times a week. The non-stick bowl shows no sign of wear. The machine has continued to work flawlessly. I discovered a feature just today. My power went out for about five minutes during a cook cycle and when the power came back on the machine recovered without me doing anything. It knew where is was and just finished cooking the rice. I still consider it amazing technology that I can't do without.