Platinum coated inner pan increase the sweetness of rice. Large control panel, detechable and washable inner lid Multi-menu. Settings: White rice (regular/softer/harder), Quick cooking, Mixed, Long Grain, Congee, Sushi, Sweet, Brown Rice 2 Selection of "Congee" Settings: Thinner or Thicker. Zojirushi, Japan top Home Appliances and Vaccum insulated products, since 1918.