What is Keep-warm?
Holds rice at serving temperature after cooking.
Short answer
Extended keep-warm at low quality yellows and hardens rice.
Keep-warm when buying a rice cooker
Holds rice at serving temperature after cooking.
Why it matters: Basic models keep warm 4–6 hours before drying out; micom models manage 12+ hours with less crusting.
Look for: Extended keep-warm at low quality yellows and hardens rice.
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