3 Low Sugar Rice Cookers for a healthier Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is upon us, and so is our imminent weight gain. This is perhaps the only time of the year we’ll binge eat with reckless abandon without so much as a hint of guilt. And that’s okay! A full belly is a nourished belly. Nevertheless, keeping a conscious mind about what we eat will do wonders, which is why having a low sugar rice cooker is beneficial.

If you’re looking for some form of damage control over the feasting period, here are our picks for the top 3 low sugar rice cookers!

1. Panasonic 1.5L Low Sugar Induction Heater (IH) SR-HL151KSK

This Panasonic low sugar rice cooker has a 3-step process to separate the sugar-rich starch from rice. Using Induction Heating (IH) technology, the rice cooker first breaks down starch into a more soluble form. Once the starch is broken down, it will then drip into a separate tray beneath the inner pot. As a result, the sugar levels of the rice is reduced. Following this, the rice is then steamed to your liking, providing you and your family with healthier rice.

Aside from that, Panasonic’s dual-layer Induction Heaters distributes heat evenly throughout the sides and bottom of the inner pan. This ensures rice is thoroughly cooked, leaving no room for undercooked rice that may cause food poisoning over the festive season.

2. Toshiba 1.8L IH Digital Low Sugar Rice Cooker [RC-18ISP]

The Toshiba 1.8L IH Digital Low Sugar Rice Cooker [RC-18ISPMY] utilizes what is coined a Sugar Removing Basket. This Sugar Removing Basket helps in isolating unhealthy digestive starch from the rice at a precise temperature, all while retaining important nutrients. According to Toshiba, the Sugar Removing Basket removes up to 35% of starch.

In addition, 3D Heating and a high-conductivity 7-layer Bincho Charcoal Pot guarantees that your rice is cooked uniformly, avoiding clumps of undercooked rice.

3. Tefal RK8608 Healthy & Tasty Rice Cooker

Another option for a low sugar rice cooker is the Tefal RK8608 Healthy & Tasty Rice Cooker. The Tefal RK8608 employs a 2-step cooking process that will isolate unhealthy starches as it cooks. You can activate this process simply by selecting ‘Healthy Rice’ under one of its 12 cooking programs.

Although not mentioned in the model name, this Tefal rice cooker also makes use of Induction Heating technology. The Tefal RK8608 combines both the wonders of IH Technology and a spherical pot to optimize cooking. Even with ‘Healthy Rice’ mode on, there will be no compromise on flavor and nutrients.

A belly full of rice, and a home full of smiles

There’s no need to sacrifice flavor for health this Chinese New Year. A low sugar rice cooker will give you the best of a homemade meal, without the regrettable spike in blood sugar levels.

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