Editorial Policy

Independence and Integrity

Our recommendations are driven by data and tasting, not by advertisers or retailers. We buy most products we test. When manufacturers provide samples, we disclose it, and those products receive the same protocols and scoring as retail units. No brand may preview, edit, or approve our reviews.

Product Selection

We prioritize models widely available to our audience and add niche units when they represent meaningful texture or usability differences. We track revisions by model number and region (voltage, importer warranties, spare parts) and flag look‑alike clones.

Review Process

• Hands‑on testing follows our published methodology.
• Findings are documented with photos, timing logs, grams‑based ratios, and tasting notes.
• Editors convert data into plain‑language rankings and scenario‑based picks (sushi rice, congee, brown rice, batch prep).
• A second editor verifies claims, links, and safety notes.

Updates and Corrections

We revisit top picks at least annually or when major firmware/hardware changes occur. If we get something wrong, we correct the article promptly and note the change history.

Affiliate Relationships

We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases via affiliate links. This revenue supports testing and does not affect our scores or conclusions. We never charge manufacturers for placement. Commercial relationships are firewalled from editorial decisions.

Community Feedback

Reader questions and field reports help us spot edge cases (altitude, hard water, rice brand variance). Email us at [email protected]—substantive feedback may trigger retesting or methodology notes in relevant guides.

Ethics and Safety

Food safety, truthful claims, and respectful cultural context are non‑negotiable. We avoid sensationalism and clearly label experimental settings or adjustments so you can make informed choices.