BoochVision.

Upload a clear, top-down photo of your fermenting kombucha's surface. The system processes the image using an appearance-based model to analyze visual textures and structures. It compares the image against common surface-pattern characteristics and provides an advisory second opinion on visible mold-like features or a kahm-type film. It cannot identify an organism.

No. BoochVision is an appearance-only research triage tool, not a food-safety clearance or lab test. A photograph cannot verify the absence of pathogens, toxins, chemical contaminants, correct pH, or overall batch safety. If the brew smells wrong or you suspect contamination, do not taste it to investigate; treat it conservatively and discard the batch.

Dry, fuzzy, raised, or distinctly colored spots are visible concerns associated with possible mold. A flat, pale, wrinkled film can resemble a kahm-type pattern, but a photo cannot identify an organism or confirm safety. If anything is fuzzy, raised, colored, or otherwise concerning, do not taste the batch to investigate; discard it.

Ensure your photo is taken top-down, with the entire SCOBY surface visible and in focus. Use bright, indirect natural light, and avoid direct flash to prevent glare on the jar. Include the glass rim of the jar if possible, and ensure the image is free of reflections or private details like faces.