I've tried a few different instant products and have had nothing but disappointment from all of them. The zest rice and grain cooker has just been ran 4 times and is not cooking white rice. Product purchased at Christmas time and here it is half way through January. The lid won't close properly. And my children are screaming of hunger. So I give it 2 thumbs down. I can't even give it a rating. Save yourself and buy a quality product.