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1. Is the non-stick coating inside the electric rice cooker harmful?
Most authentic electric rice cookers are coated with a Teflon non-stick layer to prevent rice from sticking and burning. This Teflon coating typically only breaks down at high temperatures ranging from 300 - 400°C. However, cooking temperatures usually do not exceed 250°C.
Teflon is also a substance that is difficult to absorb and easy to excrete through the digestive system even if ingested. Therefore, users can rest assured even if the non-stick coating of the electric rice cooker peels off.
2. Should you continue using an electric rice cooker that has a peeled non-stick coating?
As analyzed above, the non-stick coating of the electric rice cooker typically does not pose a health hazard to users. So, for authentic electric rice cookers, if the inner pot is scratched or the non-stick coating is peeled lightly, you can still continue to use it without too much worry.
However, in cases of severe peeling, where rice sticks excessively to the pot after cooking, resulting in a burnt taste and difficult cleaning, it's advisable to purchase a new electric rice cooker. At this point, the Teflon coating inside the pot has likely peeled significantly, which poses health risks to users. Under high temperatures, this adhesive layer easily breaks down, releasing harmful substances, especially with prolonged use and extensive peeling of the non-stick coating.
Hopefully, the insights provided above have somewhat addressed the concerns regarding whether or not to use a scratched non-stick electric rice cooker. Thank you for following along with this article!
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