Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

Speed_Bump t1_j3wz55m wrote

Reply to comment by scarybiscuits in Doesn't look like much but it's been cranking out perfect pots of rice for 30 years this month. by Mr_Hellpop

I have the family Panasonic from 1969 still going strong, just has an aluminum tub so no non-stick stuff to worry about.

5

scarybiscuits t1_j3x1umv wrote

Aluuuuuminuuuum? Just kidding. I would much prefer a non non-stick coating but didn’t realize that was ever an option.

3

xqxcpa t1_j3xhy1g wrote

I have a similar super old one with an aluminum tub and I'm worried that it's becoming a significant source of aluminum in my diet. Are there any options besides aluminum and teflon? I'd really like one with a stainless steel interior.

2

ukfi t1_j40ak5w wrote

Aluminium will produce a thin layer of aluminium oxide to coat the surface. This layer is extremely strong. So don't worry about aluminium in your diet. Whatever you do, don't switch over to non stick. Those Teflon will end up in your rice eventually.

2

xqxcpa t1_j41moh1 wrote

The tub on mine is definitely corroding. The oxide layer does not protect aluminum from corrosion forever.

1