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Instant Pot 20-Cup Grain and Rice Multi-Cooker with CarbReduce Technology
Large 20-cup MICOM rice cooker with CarbReduce steam basket that drains starchy water to cut rice carbs by up to 40 percent
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Quick Specs
Price$59.99
Capacity10
Ease Of UseEight labeled presets on a simple touchpad; CarbReduce basket loads in seconds; saute and slow cook modes broaden meal versatility with minimal setup
Delay Timer No
Expert Review Summary
The Instant Pot 20-Cup Grain and Rice Multi-Cooker (model 140-5003-01) is a large-format MICOM cooker built around CarbReduce technology, a patented steam basket design that elevates rice above its cooking water and drains starchy liquid away before serving, reducing net carbohydrates in a standard serving by up to 40 percent without altering taste or texture according to Instant Pot. Eight presets cover white rice, brown rice, multigrain, quick rice, slow cook, saute, steam, and keep warm, giving the cooker flexibility beyond plain rice.
The stainless steel CarbReduce basket, nonstick aluminum inner pot, and removable inner lid are all dishwasher safe, reducing cleanup to a quick rack load. The 10-hour keep warm window holds rice at serving temperature through long family dinners. At 20 cups cooked capacity, the cooker serves six to ten people per batch and is wide enough to handle large batch meal-prep sessions.
At $60, the 20-cup CarbReduce model offers a genuinely differentiated health benefit that no comparably priced rice cooker can replicate. The CarbReduce function works best with one to two measuring cups of dry rice per cycle rather than the full 20-cup maximum, so users prioritizing maximum batch size should note that the carb-reduction feature and large-capacity use case are largely separate modes.
Technical Specifications
Price$59.99
Capacity10
Ease Of UseEight labeled presets on a simple touchpad; CarbReduce basket loads in seconds; saute and slow cook modes broaden meal versatility with minimal setup
Delay Timer No
DurabilityBPA-free white plastic outer housing with stainless steel CarbReduce basket; lid venting is straightforward and reliable
Compact Size No
Rice TextureTender, evenly hydrated white rice across large batches; CarbReduce mode produces a slightly drier, chewier grain suitable for carb-conscious diners
Brown Rice Mode Yes
Warranty Years1
Ease Of CleaningNonstick inner pot, stainless CarbReduce basket, and removable inner lid are all dishwasher safe, making post-meal cleanup faster than typical multi-cookers
Steaming Basket Yes
Cooking Programs8
Keep Warm Quality10-hour keep warm window is adequate for family meals; rice retains acceptable moisture for the first 4 hours before gradually drying
Pressure Cooking No
Induction Heating No
Inner Pot MaterialNonstick-coated aluminum inner pot
Keep Warm Duration10
Cooking TechnologyMICOM with integrated CarbReduce steam-drain system
Multi Grain Programs Yes