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The one exception is the last on this list, which is a manual donabe rice cooker. Since I got my hands on this Zojirushi a year ago, my rice has been evenly tender and fluffy every time I use it.

I’ve used dozens of rice cookers, and I think most Zojirushi models, which set the standard in our testing, balance moisture and firmness more successfully and deliver a more desirable result.

That's why we turned to some experts for their thoughts on the best rice to water ratio and other tips and ... manager of Zojirushi America Corporation, which manufactures rice cookers.