Toshiba Rice Cooker:
TOSHIBA is known as Japan’s most popular conglomerate around the globe because of its substantial innovative products of electronics, computers and other household items.
It was formed as a result of 2 giant companies merger (Tokyo Electric Company, Ltd & Tokyo Shibaura Electric Company, Ltd), and the name Toshiba was set officially in 1978.
Ideas and methods evolve with the passage of time, and the same goes with this group. Toshiba has introduced a large number of products which were one of their own kinds. The Japanese nation uses Rice as the staple food, and they have mastered the various cooking techniques of Rice.
In the Royal era of (1912-1926), the struggles to make electric rice cooker, but nothing big happed here until after World War 2 ended in the 40s.
Toshiba had developed the first full commercial electric rice cooker in the mid-50s and set in the market. It was invented after the 5 years of R&D of experts and set the mark for others to follow.
Since then, betterment is continuously added to it. Many other big companies emerged to the market and followed the path Toshiba set and developed very amazing models of rice cookers with new features.
Although Toshiba started the game but due to its huge volume its mainly became famous for other electrical products. But they have kept a decent amount of kitchen products in their arsenal, and rice cooker is one of them.
The motto of Toshiba is to provide the best quality of life to their clients through technology and innovation. Toshiba continuously make efforts to improve their products so you can have the best you deserve.
The kitchen products by Toshiba are sleek, compact and yet simple in use that elevates your experiences regarding cooking, and you always got the best results with them.
Below is the detailed review of the best Toshiba Rice cooker model (Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker) for you.
Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker Review :
The Toshiba TRCS01 Cooker for 6 Cups Uncooked Rice is the product your kitchen needs if you want Japanese quality incorporated in a super elegant shape.
This rice cooker is for big family and friends gatherings. Having the capacity to cook 6 cups of Rice that turned to be 11-12 cups after cooking is good for cooking a moderate portion meal.
If you are in winters and enjoy the snowfall, suddenly you feel cold and want to enjoy the yummy soup made from chicken and vegetables.
In this scenario, the Toshiba TRCS01 rice cooker can be the perfect chef that understands your taste buds and will make mouthwatering soups for you in few minutes, and you can enjoy it with the family.
Manufacturer | Toshiba |
Model Name | TRCS01 |
Dimension | 15.8 x 12.1 x 11.9 inches |
Color | White |
Capacity | 6 Cup (Uncooked) 11-12 Cups (Cooked) |
Weight | 9.58 pounds |
Accessories | Metallic Lid, steam vent, 2 ladles and Measuring Cup |
Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker Design:
Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker has a white outer body and a rounded rectangular shape. Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker can be placed on any flat surface in the house, whether on the table, shelf or even floor.
If you want to enjoy a classic Japanese tech loaded cooker, you will find it very fascinating, and it is tailor-made to cook various types of Rice; almost all types are covered by this. The rice foodies will love to have this machine.
A simple plastic handle is to hold & carry this rice cooker with ease .you can move it after the Rice are cooked, detaching the power cable and can place it on the dining table where the family waits for the meal.
There is a cute little LCD display control on the front, which has an orange-coloured light in it for night use.
Since Toshiba has experience of over about 65 years in rice cookers, this rice machine is the perfect example of it with more than 94% satisfaction rate from customers. Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker has a detachable steam vent for easy cleaning.
Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker Features:
The Toshiba TRCS01 rice cooker has a bundle of special features that need your attention if you like quality cooking at a justified price.
Key Features of Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker are as follow
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3D Cooking Technology:
This method is very useful in evenly cooking Rice or any other food items. In this method, an additional heating element is involved for the convection heating, which heats up the cooking bowl from below and sideways, making a 3-dimensional heating effect for the perfect cooking.
Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker inner pot is heated with convection, and induced heat passes through it that will maintain the delicious taste of the fluffy Rice. It prevents the burning of Rice and the mushiness of them.
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Braille:
This is a special feature of the Toshiba TRCS01 rice cooker for the convenience of blind people, and this definitely one of the unique and innovative features on the belt of Toshiba.
This feature enables the blind person to actually operate the rice cooker in real-time by sensing the cooking mode if no one is in the house. This empowers blind people, and they can cook their own food without any external help, so a huge plus of this device.
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Steaming Option:
It is the method best known for its quality cooking and retaining of the healthy chemicals of the food items. For example, the boiling of vegetables and meat reduces the nutritional value they possess.
On the other hand, if we steam the veggies and sliced meat, not only they are cooked well but also remains more healthy than boiled ones and also with a hard and thick outer body which is good for chewing them.
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7 Cooking Settings for the Rice:
This all-rounder Toshiba TRCS01 rice cooker have a plethora of rice settings. White Rice for common use or sushi preparation taking place at your place will be cooked well in this device.
Some diet conscious persons emphasize the consumption of brown rice because of the nutrients it has.
This is recommended by nutritionists to consume brown Rice in certain cases for health. They require a bit different cooking conditions than white Rice luckily, this rice cooker has a brown rice setting for you.
Long grained Rice and mixed Rice are also well treated in this device. If you like to make porridge in it, you will be glad to know that it can make it for you.
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Cake:
If you follow a quick recipe for cake, you can also make it in this rice cooker.
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Fuzzy Logic Technology:
The new fuzzy logic tech is also included in this Toshiba TRCS01 rice cooker, a special feature that can control the cooking cycle by temperature and pressure controlling of the rice cooker.
The digital logic uses the sensors to detect the moisture level and pressure and, by the comparison of the physical conditions, auto-detect whether the Rice are ready to serve or not.
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How fuzzy logic works?
The Fuzzy Logic works in 6 steps as following:
- Pre-heating with the increasing temperature of the inner pot.
- Absorbing of water with medium temperature from Rice
- Constant heating of the Rice with the high temperature.
- Then, fully boil the remaining water left in the pot to maintain the pressure.
- Simmering of Rice increases the texture of the meal.
- Using remaining heat for the rice warming.
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Quick Rice Mode:
Typically the Rice is cooked in 40-45 minutes, but this digitally controlled rice cooker has a special option for the ultra-fast cooking cycle. The time span is compressed to 30 minutes for quick serving.
The temperature and pressure settings are auto-set for this process, and your family gets a super-fast meal on the table.
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Inner Pot:
The curved inner pot is metallic made with a non-stick coating on it for easy wash and no rice leftover after the cooking. This is detachable and has the capacity to cook up to 6 cups of Rice that turned 11 cups after the cooking.
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Keep Warm Setting:
Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker device has a genius feature which becomes active the minute the cooking is done. Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker is here to keep your food warm for up to a few hours, so whenever you came back to collect the food, you will find it in perfect condition for eating.
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Removable Steam Vent:
This feature is added to allow the excess steam to leave the cooker when the pressure is maintained, and the removable steam vent is easy to wash for the next time use.
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Inner Lid:
The metallic inner lid is a semi-porous cover on the Rice and its detachable structure is very helpful in the cleaning and washing of the lid for next use.
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2 Programmable Timers:
These are the best options for office going people, students, working mothers and single parents. One timer allows you to delay the start of cooking up to 12 hours.
The other timer is here to keep warm the cooked meal for up to 24 hours, so you never miss the fresh meals made by the Toshiba TRCS01 rice cooker.
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Accessories:
Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cookerrice cooker has a detachable inner pot, a metallic lid and steam vent, 2 ladles for Rice and soup and a measuring cup for Rice.
Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker Videos:
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Total Score
Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker Review
Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker offers various innovative features like fuzzy logic technology, 3D Cooking Technology and it’s perfect for making big family meals.
PROS
- Keeps Warm For 24 Hours.
- Sleek Design
- Fuzzy Logic
- 7 Rice Cooking Settings
- Delay Timer
- Large Capacity of Rice
- Braille For Blind Peoples
CONS
- Potentially Complex for Beginner's use
- Price is little High