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Best rice cooker

Top 26 recommended products for "rice cooker"

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Updated Mar 19, 2026
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90%
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87%
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83%
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Demand
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94%
90%
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83%
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BrandAROMAAROMABLACK+DECKERAROMAAROMA
ManufacturerAROMAAroma HousewaresSpectrum BrandsAroma HousewaresAroma
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Market Overview

Rice cookers split into a few clear lanes rather than one universal best choice. Capacity is the first hard filter, especially if you are deciding between a compact 3-cup rice cooker, a flexible mid-size 8-cup rice cooker, or a larger 10-cup rice cooker for family-volume batches. After that, the meaningful decisions are cooking logic, pot material, and the convenience features that actually change day-to-day use.

The strongest shopping splits in this niche are practical rather than flashy. Some buyers need a simple basic on-off rice cooker for straightforward white rice. Others get more value from a fuzzy logic rice cooker that handles rice texture and cycle adjustments more gracefully. Feature-driven shoppers then branch into needs like keep-warm, delay timer, and steam tray support.

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Top 1
ExpertBeacon Pick
AROMA® Rice Cooker, 3-Cup (Uncooked) / 6-Cup (Cooked), Small Rice Cooker, Oatmeal Cooker, Soup Maker, Auto Keep Warm, 1.5 Qt, White, ARC-363NG

AROMA® Rice Cooker, 3-Cup (Uncooked) / 6-Cup (Cooked), Small Rice Cooker, Oatmeal Cooker, Soup Maker, Auto Keep Warm, 1.5 Qt, White, ARC-363NG

AROMA
0021241133630
8.9 x 8.13 x 8 inches
2.8 pounds
10.0
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 2%Confidence HighLower-Priced in Set
Demand
98%
Expert Score
98%
Relative Price
Lower-priced

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Top 2
ExpertBeacon Pick
AROMA Digital Rice Cooker, 4-Cup (Uncooked) / 8-Cup (Cooked), Steamer, Grain Cooker, Multicooker, 2 Qt, Stainless Steel Exterior, ARC-914SBD

AROMA Digital Rice Cooker, 4-Cup (Uncooked) / 8-Cup (Cooked), Steamer, Grain Cooker, Multicooker, 2 Qt, Stainless Steel Exterior, ARC-914SBD

AROMA
0021241009140
8.6 x 9.3 x 8.5 inches
3.7919509064 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 6%Confidence HighMid-Range in Set
Demand
94%
Expert Score
94%
Relative Price
Mid-range

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Top 3
ExpertBeacon Pick
BLACK+DECKER Rice Cooker 6-Cup (Cooked) with Steaming Basket, Removable Non-Stick Bowl, White

BLACK+DECKER Rice Cooker 6-Cup (Cooked) with Steaming Basket, Removable Non-Stick Bowl, White

BLACK+DECKER
0050875815681
10 x 9 x 5.5 inches
3.7699046802 pounds
9.7
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 10%Confidence HighMid-Range in Set
Demand
90%
Expert Score
90%
Relative Price
Lower-priced

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Top 4
ExpertBeacon Pick
Aroma Housewares 1.5Qt. Rice & Grain Cooker (ARC-363NGB),Black,6-Cup Cooked / 3-Cup Uncooked

Aroma Housewares 1.5Qt. Rice & Grain Cooker (ARC-363NGB),Black,6-Cup Cooked / 3-Cup Uncooked

AROMA
0021241913638
9 x 8 x 8 inches
3 Pounds
9.5
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 13%Confidence High
Demand
87%
Expert Score
87%
Top 5
ExpertBeacon Pick
Aroma Housewares 4-Cups (Cooked) / 1Qt. Rice & Grain Cooker (ARC-302NGBL), Blue

Aroma Housewares 4-Cups (Cooked) / 1Qt. Rice & Grain Cooker (ARC-302NGBL), Blue

AROMA
0021241203029
9 x 7 x 7 inches
2 Pounds
9.4
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 17%Confidence HighLower-Priced in Set
Demand
83%
Expert Score
83%
Relative Price
Lower-priced

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Top 6
COMFEE' Compact Rice Cooker, 6-in-1 Stainless Steel Multi Cooker, Slow Cooker, Steamer, Saute, and Warmer, 2 QT, 8 Cups Cooked(4 Cups Uncooked), Brown Rice, Quinoa and Oatmeal, 6 One-Touch Programs

COMFEE' Compact Rice Cooker, 6-in-1 Stainless Steel Multi Cooker, Slow Cooker, Steamer, Saute, and Warmer, 2 QT, 8 Cups Cooked(4 Cups Uncooked), Brown Rice, Quinoa and Oatmeal, 6 One-Touch Programs

COMFEE'
0810040944055
9.05 x 8.81 x 9.52 Inches
4.4 pounds
9.2
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 37%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
63%
Expert Score
79%
Relative Price
Higher-priced

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Top 7
Hamilton Beach Digital Programmable Rice Cooker & Food Steamer, 8 Cups Cooked (4 Uncooked), With Steam & Rinse Basket, Stainless Steel (37518)

Hamilton Beach Digital Programmable Rice Cooker & Food Steamer, 8 Cups Cooked (4 Uncooked), With Steam & Rinse Basket, Stainless Steel (37518)

Hamilton Beach
0040094375189
8.25 x 9.74 x 9.88 inches
4 Pounds
9.0
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 40%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
Demand
60%
Expert Score
75%
Relative Price
Higher-priced

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Top 8
AROMA® Mini Rice Cooker, 2-Cup (Uncooked) / 4-Cup (Cooked), Grain Cooker, Soup Maker, Oatmeal Cooker, Auto Keep Warm, 1 Qt, Milk Tea color

AROMA® Mini Rice Cooker, 2-Cup (Uncooked) / 4-Cup (Cooked), Grain Cooker, Soup Maker, Oatmeal Cooker, Auto Keep Warm, 1 Qt, Milk Tea color

AROMA
0021241603027
2.1 Pounds
8.9
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 48%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
Demand
52%
Expert Score
71%
Relative Price
Lower-priced

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Top 9
BLACK+DECKER 16-Cup Rice Cooker, RC516, 8-Cup Uncooked Rice, Steaming Basket, Removable Non-Stick Bowl, One Touch

BLACK+DECKER 16-Cup Rice Cooker, RC516, 8-Cup Uncooked Rice, Steaming Basket, Removable Non-Stick Bowl, One Touch

BLACK+DECKER
0050875815711
11.5 x 11.5 x 9.25 inches
5 pounds
8.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 33%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
Demand
67%
Expert Score
67%
Relative Price
Lower-priced

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Top 10
Aroma Housewares 4-Cups (Cooked) / 1Qt. Rice & Grain Cooker (ARC-302NG), White

Aroma Housewares 4-Cups (Cooked) / 1Qt. Rice & Grain Cooker (ARC-302NG), White

AROMA
0021241003025
10 x 9 x 8 inches
2.11 pounds
8.6
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 44%Confidence Moderate
Demand
56%
Expert Score
63%
Top 11
AROMA Digital Rice Cooker, 4-Cup (Uncooked) / 8-Cup (Cooked), Steamer, Multicooker, Slow Cooker, Oatmeal Cooker, Auto Keep Warm, 2 Qt, Stainless Steel Exterior

AROMA Digital Rice Cooker, 4-Cup (Uncooked) / 8-Cup (Cooked), Steamer, Multicooker, Slow Cooker, Oatmeal Cooker, Auto Keep Warm, 2 Qt, Stainless Steel Exterior

AROMA
0021241352048
4.36 pounds
8.4
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
60%
Relative Price
Mid-range

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Top 12
CUCKOO Micom Rice Cooker 3-Cup Uncooked / 6-Cup Cooked with Nonstick Inner Pot, Small Rice Maker with 8 Menu Options, Fuzzy Logic Technology, Auto Clean, Quick Rice Mode, White (CR-0375FW)

CUCKOO Micom Rice Cooker 3-Cup Uncooked / 6-Cup Cooked with Nonstick Inner Pot, Small Rice Maker with 8 Menu Options, Fuzzy Logic Technology, Auto Clean, Quick Rice Mode, White (CR-0375FW)

CUCKOO
8809660017173
11.5 x 8.6 x 7.9 inches
6.393405598 Pounds
8.2
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 87%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
13%
Expert Score
56%
Relative Price
Higher-priced

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Top 13
AROMA Rice Cooker, 3-Cup (Uncooked) / 6-Cup (Cooked), Small Rice Cooker, Oatmeal Cooker, Soup Maker, Auto Keep Warm, 1.5 Qt, White, ARC-393NG

AROMA Rice Cooker, 3-Cup (Uncooked) / 6-Cup (Cooked), Small Rice Cooker, Oatmeal Cooker, Soup Maker, Auto Keep Warm, 1.5 Qt, White, ARC-393NG

AROMA
0021241303934
2.5 pounds
8.1
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 90%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
Demand
10%
Expert Score
52%
Relative Price
Lower-priced

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Top 14
Aroma Housewares ARC-994SB Rice & Grain Cooker Slow Cook, Steam, Oatmeal, Risotto, 8-cup cooked/4-cup uncooked/2Qt, Stainless Steel

Aroma Housewares ARC-994SB Rice & Grain Cooker Slow Cook, Steam, Oatmeal, Risotto, 8-cup cooked/4-cup uncooked/2Qt, Stainless Steel

AROMA
0021241909945
9.1 x 8.9 x 9.5 inches
6.2 pounds
7.9
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 83%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
Demand
17%
Expert Score
48%
Relative Price
Mid-range

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Top 15
CUCKOO Micom Rice Cooker 6-Cup Uncooked / 12-Cup Cooked with Nonstick Inner Pot, Versatile Rice Maker with 9 Menu Options, Fuzzy Logic Technology, Auto Clean, Quick Rice Mode, White (CR-0675FW)

CUCKOO Micom Rice Cooker 6-Cup Uncooked / 12-Cup Cooked with Nonstick Inner Pot, Versatile Rice Maker with 9 Menu Options, Fuzzy Logic Technology, Auto Clean, Quick Rice Mode, White (CR-0675FW)

CUCKOO
8809660012925
11.3399999884332 x 14.899999984802 x 10.199999989596 inches
7.7 Pounds
7.8
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 94%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
6%
Expert Score
44%
Relative Price
Higher-priced

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Top 16
CUCKOO Micom Rice Cooker 3-Cup Uncooked / 6-Cup Cooked with Nonstick Inner Pot, Small Rice Maker with 8 Menu Options, Fuzzy Logic Technology, Auto Clean, Quick Rice Mode, Gray (CR-0375FG)

CUCKOO Micom Rice Cooker 3-Cup Uncooked / 6-Cup Cooked with Nonstick Inner Pot, Small Rice Maker with 8 Menu Options, Fuzzy Logic Technology, Auto Clean, Quick Rice Mode, Gray (CR-0375FG)

CUCKOO
8809934061208
8 pounds
7.6
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 98%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
2%
Expert Score
40%
Relative Price
Higher-priced

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Top 17
KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker 8 Cup with Automatically Sensing Integrated Scale + Water Tank, KGC3155, Black Matte

KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker 8 Cup with Automatically Sensing Integrated Scale + Water Tank, KGC3155, Black Matte

KitchenAid
0883049637501
13.779527545 x 11.81102361 x 9.842519675 inches
10.5 Pounds
7.4
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 79%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
21%
Expert Score
37%
Relative Price
Higher-priced

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Top 18
Elite Gourmet ERC003BX Electric Rice Cooker with Automatic Keep Warm Makes Soups, Stews, Grains, Hot Cereals, 6 Cups Cooked (3 Cups Uncooked), Black

Elite Gourmet ERC003BX Electric Rice Cooker with Automatic Keep Warm Makes Soups, Stews, Grains, Hot Cereals, 6 Cups Cooked (3 Cups Uncooked), Black

Elite Gourmet
0717056142119
2.65 Pounds
7.3
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 21%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
Demand
79%
Expert Score
33%
Relative Price
Lower-priced

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Top 19
COSORI Rice Cooker 10 Cup, 24h Keep Warm, Non-stick Ceramic Inner Pot, 18 Functions Fuzzy Logic Rice Maker with Stainless Steel Steamer Basket, Sauté, Slow Cooker, Black

COSORI Rice Cooker 10 Cup, 24h Keep Warm, Non-stick Ceramic Inner Pot, 18 Functions Fuzzy Logic Rice Maker with Stainless Steel Steamer Basket, Sauté, Slow Cooker, Black

COSORI
0810043378420
10.6 x 12.3 x 9.2 inches
9.259415004 Pounds
7.1
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 25%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
75%
Expert Score
29%
Relative Price
Higher-priced

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Top 20
Rice Robot Personal Rice Cooker, PFAS-free, Nonstick. 1 Quart Capacity, with Stainless Steel Steamer Tray, Measuring Cups, Recipe Book with 60 Recipes, and Serving Spoon, As Seen On TV

Rice Robot Personal Rice Cooker, PFAS-free, Nonstick. 1 Quart Capacity, with Stainless Steel Steamer Tray, Measuring Cups, Recipe Book with 60 Recipes, and Serving Spoon, As Seen On TV

EMSON
0080313025242
3.527396192 pounds
7.0
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 29%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
25%
Relative Price
Mid-range

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Top 21
IMUSA USA GAU-00011 Electric Nonstick Rice Cooker 3-Cup (Uncooked) 6-Cup (Cooked), White

IMUSA USA GAU-00011 Electric Nonstick Rice Cooker 3-Cup (Uncooked) 6-Cup (Cooked), White

Imusa
0094046000155
8.25 x 9.1 x 6.4 inches
2.6 Pounds
6.8
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 52%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
Demand
48%
Expert Score
21%
Relative Price
Lower-priced

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Top 22
Hamilton Beach Digital Programmable Rice Cooker & Food Steamer, with Slow Hard-Boiled Egg Functions, Egg/Steam Tray, Small & Compact, 6 Cups Cooked (3 Uncooked), Stainless Steel (37524)

Hamilton Beach Digital Programmable Rice Cooker & Food Steamer, with Slow Hard-Boiled Egg Functions, Egg/Steam Tray, Small & Compact, 6 Cups Cooked (3 Uncooked), Stainless Steel (37524)

Hamilton Beach
0040094375240
9 x 9 x 9.75 inches
3.31 Pounds
6.6
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 56%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
Demand
44%
Expert Score
17%
Relative Price
Higher-priced

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Top 23
Aroma Housewares 4-Cups (Cooked) / 1Qt. Rice & Grain Cooker (ARC-302NGP), Pink

Aroma Housewares 4-Cups (Cooked) / 1Qt. Rice & Grain Cooker (ARC-302NGP), Pink

AROMA
0021241103022
8.5 x 7 x 6.5 inches
2.11 Pounds
6.5
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 60%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
Demand
40%
Expert Score
13%
Relative Price
Lower-priced

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Top 24
Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5-1/2-Cup (Uncooked) Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, 1.0-Liter

Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5-1/2-Cup (Uncooked) Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, 1.0-Liter

Zojirushi
4974305708267
14 x 10.1 x 8.5 inches
9.48 Pounds
6.3
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 63%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
37%
Expert Score
10%
Relative Price
Higher-priced

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Top 25
Toshiba Mini Rice Cooker, 3 Cups Uncooked Small Rice Cooker, Steamer & Warmer, With Fuzzy Logic And One-Touch Cooking, 24 Hour Delay Timer And Auto Keep Warm Feature, White

Toshiba Mini Rice Cooker, 3 Cups Uncooked Small Rice Cooker, Steamer & Warmer, With Fuzzy Logic And One-Touch Cooking, 24 Hour Delay Timer And Auto Keep Warm Feature, White

TOSHIBA
0810040944031
11 x 9 x 8 inches
6.61386786 Pounds
6.2
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 67%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
33%
Expert Score
6%
Relative Price
Higher-priced

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Top 26
bella 1.5 Qt Slow Cooker with 3 Heat Manual Control, Ceramic Nonstick Coating, Dishwasher Safe Stoneware Pot and Tempered Glass Lid, Tangle Free Cord Wrap & Cool Touch Handles, Blossom

bella 1.5 Qt Slow Cooker with 3 Heat Manual Control, Ceramic Nonstick Coating, Dishwasher Safe Stoneware Pot and Tempered Glass Lid, Tangle Free Cord Wrap & Cool Touch Handles, Blossom

BELLA
0829486351716
7.99 x 9.56 x 7.55 inches
4.18 pounds
6.0
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.
Demand Top 71%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
Demand
29%
Expert Score
2%
Relative Price
Lower-priced

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Head-to-Head Comparison

The parent topic is the widest starting point, but the useful next click is usually obvious once you know your lane. Capacity pages narrow serving size, technology pages narrow how the cooker behaves, and scenario pages narrow why you are buying in the first place. That is why the strongest sibling routes here are often combinations of use pattern and convenience instead of generic brand-first shopping.

If you are not sure where to start, use a two-step shortcut. First choose your batch size with 3-cup, 8-cup, or 10-cup. Then choose whether your next priority is grain-specific performance, like brown rice, or convenience, like delay timer or keep-warm.

Category Analysis

Explore rice cooker across 7 dimensions

Coverage Snapshot

  • Products compared26
  • Demand bandHigh
  • Signal confidenceModerate
  • Price mix21% budget-led
  • Top searchrice cooker

Popular Brands

  • AROMA10 listings
    88% market share
  • BLACK+DECKER2 listings
    8% market share
  • Hamilton Beach2 listings
    2% market share
  • COMFEE'1 listing
    1% market share
  • CUCKOO3 listings
    1% market share
  • Elite Gourmet1 listing
    0% market share
  • COSORI1 listing
    0% market share
  • Imusa1 listing
    0% market share
  • EMSON1 listing
    0% market share
  • Zojirushi1 listing
    0% market share

Aggregated market data sourced from amzdata.io

How to Choose the Best rice cooker

Start with the food pattern you actually repeat. If rice texture is the main priority, move first to brown rice or sushi rice. If you are buying for household size, compare 3-cup, 8-cup, and 10-cup branches before you over-focus on brand names.

Technology and materials are the next useful filters. A fuzzy logic rice cooker usually suits buyers who want better consistency across different grains, while a basic on-off model is often enough when simplicity matters more than flexibility. If cleanup and pot feel matter more, compare non-stick, stainless steel, and ceramic models directly.

  • Choose a capacity page when serving size is the main decision.
  • Choose a rice-type page when texture and grain behavior matter more than brand.
  • Choose a feature page when timer, keep-warm, steam-tray, or locking-lid convenience will change how often you actually use the cooker.
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