Disclaimer & Editorial Policy
Last updated: May 2026
1. Health information disclaimer
All content published on KombuchaSG — including articles, brand reviews, and educational guides — is intended for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Information about the potential health benefits of kombucha is based on publicly available research. Many studies cited involve in-vitro or animal models; direct clinical evidence in humans remains limited. Readers should not rely on this website as a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
If you have a specific health condition, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are taking medication, consult your doctor before adding kombucha to your diet.
2. Editorial independence
KombuchaSG is an independent educational platform. We have no commercial relationship with any kombucha brand reviewed on this site. Specifically:
- We do not accept payment to review brands, publish favourable scores, or feature any product.
- We do not accept free product samples in exchange for a review or any form of editorial consideration.
- We do not display advertising from kombucha brands or distributors.
- No brand has any influence over the scores published on this site.
Brands may submit themselves for review via the Submit Your Brand page. Submission does not guarantee publication, does not guarantee a favourable score, and does not entitle the submitting brand to editorial input of any kind.
3. Scoring methodology
All brands reviewed on KombuchaSG are assessed using the same 7-criteria Authenticity Scorecard. The scorecard is published publicly on The Standard page and was published before any brand reviews went live. The criteria, point allocations, and scoring rules do not change between reviews.
🤖 AI-Assisted Scoring
Brand scores are produced using AI-assisted analysis applied consistently against the published scorecard criteria. The AI evaluates publicly available ingredient lists, nutrition panels, and front-of-pack claims. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and consistency, AI analysis may occasionally make errors or misread ambiguous label information. All scores should be read alongside the ingredient evidence quoted verbatim in each review. If you believe a score contains an error, please use the Contact page to submit a correction request.
Scores are criteria-based, not editorial opinion. If a brand’s ingredient list includes carbonated water or sparkling water, the carbonation score is zero — this is a scorecard rule, not a judgment. If a brand lists “natural flavoring” without specifics, the ingredient transparency score is reduced — again, a scorecard rule.
We never describe a brand negatively in editorial copy. We quote ingredients verbatim and let the scorecard criteria deliver the verdict.
4. Editor’s tasting note
Where a product has been physically purchased and tasted by the KombuchaSG editor, the review will include an Editor’s Tasting Note covering aroma, carbonation, flavour, and overall drinking experience.
📝 Taste is subjective
The Editor’s Tasting Note represents one person’s experience of one bottle, on one occasion. Taste is inherently personal — what one person finds pleasantly tart, another may find too vinegary. What one person describes as complex, another may find unfamiliar. The tasting note is offered as a reference point, not a definitive verdict.
Authentic kombucha also varies naturally between batches — differences in tartness, carbonation, and sweetness are normal and expected in a genuinely live, fermented product. A tasting note reflects the specific bottle assessed, not a guaranteed consistent profile across all bottles of that product.
The tasting note is entirely separate from the scorecard and has no influence on the numerical score. A brand can score very highly and taste acquired — or score lower and taste enjoyable. The score measures authenticity. The tasting note measures the drinking experience. Both matter, for different reasons.
Not every brand has been physically tasted at the time of first publication. Where a tasting note is absent, the review is based solely on label and declared product information. Tasting notes are added progressively as products are obtained independently.
5. Accuracy of brand information
Brand reviews are based on ingredient lists and product information verified at the time of review, sourced directly from product packaging or official brand communications. Formulations and ingredient lists can change. A review reflects the product as it existed at the time of assessment.
Brand scores reflect the product formulation at the time of review and may not reflect subsequent reformulations. Readers are encouraged to verify all information directly from current product packaging before making any purchasing decision.
If you believe a brand review contains an error or that a product has been reformulated since review, please use the Contact page to submit a correction request. We will investigate and update the review if warranted.
6. No commercial affiliations
KombuchaSG does not earn commission, affiliate income, or any other financial benefit from purchases made as a result of content published on this website. Links to brand websites or retail listings are provided for reader convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or pricing of any external site.
7. Limitation of liability
KombuchaSG and its operators make no representations or warranties — express or implied — regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information published on this website. All content is provided as-is.
KombuchaSG and its operators accept no liability for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from the use of, or reliance on, information published on this website.
8. Changes to this policy
KombuchaSG reserves the right to update this disclaimer and editorial policy at any time. Material changes will be reflected in the updated date shown at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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