Can a hard anodized inner pot be used to cook rice?

Feb 09, 2026 Leave a message

Absolutely! Electric pressure cookers with hard anodized inner pots are perfect for cooking rice. Not only is it non-stick, but the rice is also fluffy and separate. Crucially, the uncoated design is healthier and safer.

 

The hard anodized inner pot uses an aerospace-grade oxidation process to form a high-hardness oxide layer on the aluminum alloy surface, making it wear-resistant, heat-conducting, and non-stick. This material allows for rapid and even heating during cooking. Combined with the sealed pressure environment of the electric pressure cooker, the rice grains fully absorb water and expand, resulting in more fragrant and delicious rice.

 

Many models, such as the Joyoung JYY-50YS9 and JYY-60YS6, explicitly list "rice" and "nutritious rice" as preset functions, supporting multiple modes such as quick cook, fine cook, and multigrain rice to meet different taste preferences.

 

In addition, since it has an uncoated inner liner, there is no need to worry about steel wool scratching or coating peeling during cleaning. It is also not easy to accumulate dirt and grime over time, and it will remain as good as new even after long-term use.