A highly sensitive gluten sensor that allows diners to know whether their food contains gluten or non gluten components is now available. The gluten detector is portable, and you can carry it for dining out.
Developed by Massachusetts Institute of technology(MIT)- Nima with CEO and CPO as cofounders, has developed this sensor.
This is a breakthrough especially to people with Celiac disease or gluten intolerances. This gluten detector can trace amounts of gluten in all food on your plate.
How does Nima work, you ask?
Diners put a small sample of food (pea size) into the capsule. Insert capsule into the device, and in 2-3 minutes a display shows up on the sensor. It works along side with an app for your phone.
Nima can detect gluten at 20 parts per million or more the maximum concentration for gluten free foods. When it detects gluten, this antibody ties to the gluten particles. Either an icon with gluten found will pop up or if gluten free a smiley will show.
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