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Dishwasher safe
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Best Non-Toxic Rice Cookers
We vetted rice cookers against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
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Medical Reviewer, PhD
Here's what we look for:
- Materials like stainless steel, glass, and ceramic
- 100% PFAS-free nonstick coatings, with ceramic tested for heavy metals
- Aluminum only if it’s hard anodized, ceramic-coated, or safely encased in stainless
- No plastic in contact with food (but we avoid it wherever possible)
- Transparent brands that disclose all materials
Best Non-Toxic Rice Cookers
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Free From
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Dishwasher safe
1 year warranty
Traditional rice cooker
6 cups
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Certifications
Free From
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Made in USA
Clay pot cooker
6 cups
Certifications
Free From
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EU safety standards
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
2 year warranty
Multi-cooker
24 cups
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Certifications
Free From
Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
1 year warranty
Traditional rice cooker
6 cups
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Certifications
Free From
Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
1 year warranty
Multi-cooker
24 cups
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Certifications
Free From
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Dishwasher safe
1.5 year warranty
Lifetime warranty
Induction cooker
5 cups
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Certifications
Free From
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Dishwasher safe
1 year warranty
Money-back guarantee
Multi-cooker
24 cups
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Certifications
Free From
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Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
1 year warranty
Pressure cooker
24 cups
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Free From
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Dishwasher safe
3 year warranty
Induction cooker
16 cups
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How to Swap to Non-Toxic rice cookers:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic rice cookers:
What to know about rice cookers
Rice cookers use heat and steam to cook food, so the materials inside the cooking pot and lid matter most. Many rice cookers have nonstick-coated inner pots or plastic components that come into direct contact with hot food and steam. Since rice cookers are used often and at high temperatures, the materials touching your food deserve a closer look.
- The inner cooking pot is the highest priority since it holds food at high heat for extended periods.
- Lids, steam vents, and inner lid gaskets can also contact food or steam, so their materials matter too.
Check the rice cooker you already have
Look at the inner pot and any parts that touch food or steam. Check the product manual, packaging, or manufacturer's website for details on what materials are used. Welpr does not have a scanner for kitchen products, so you'll need to review this information yourself.
- Look for terms like 'PTFE-free,' 'PFAS-free,' 'stainless steel inner pot,' or 'ceramic-coated' in your product details.
- Check whether plastic parts like the inner lid, steam vent, or measuring cup come into direct contact with food or steam during cooking.
Use your current rice cooker more safely
If your rice cooker has a nonstick or plastic-lined inner pot, a few simple habits can help reduce what transfers into your food while you plan a replacement.
- Use a wooden or silicone spoon instead of metal utensils to avoid scratching a nonstick coating, which can release more particles.
- If the nonstick coating on your inner pot is chipped, peeling, or heavily scratched, consider replacing just the inner pot with a stainless steel one if your model offers that option.
Choose a cleaner rice cooker
Look for a rice cooker with a stainless steel inner pot and without plastic in contact with food or steam. Avoid nonstick coatings unless they are confirmed PFAS-free ceramic that has been tested for heavy metals like lead and cadmium.
- Prioritize models where the inner pot, inner lid, and steam vent are all stainless steel or glass rather than plastic or traditional nonstick coatings.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved rice cookers.
Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Olushola M. Awoyemi
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...