‘NIMA’ is a portable gluten tester from 6SensorLabs that can detect if a food has 20 parts per million or more of gluten.
Options for understanding what’s in our food are minimal, and Nima has the vast potential to fulfill a visceral need in the food transparency sector,” said Brad Feld, managing director of Foundry Group, who assumes a new seat on Nima’s board of directors.
“Nima leverages human computer interaction to provide the community with better data about our food to potentially save lives – in five years, we’ll wonder how we ever lived without it.”Nima is entering its final round of beta testing before it ships to consumers later this year.
Beta testers have called the device “life-changing” as it empowers them to feel confident about what they’re eating and enjoy their food in all manner of social settings
Nima uses proven chemistry, sensors, and technology.
Size
- Nima Length: 3.5 in Width: 1.0 in Height: 3.1 in
- Disposable Capsule Height with cap: 2.5 in
Screen
- Nima has an OLED display indicating:
- Smile for gluten under 20 parts per million (ppm)
- Wheat icon and text “Gluten found” for any gluten detected
Compatibility
- Nima uses a BLE (Bluetooth low energy) connection to a smartphone. Syncing requires an iPhone or Android device with a Bluetooth connection.
Battery
- Each device contains a 300-mAh LiPo battery. Battery charge is good for 20+ tests.
Be Aware
- Capsules should not be stored in extreme heat – above 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Contents of capsules is not fit for human consumption.
- The device and capsules are not waterproof.
- Disposable capsules should be kept away from small children.
Capsule Subscription
- 12-packs of one-time use capsules are available for subscription delivery service.
- Choose bi-weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly delivery right to your door.
About Nima
Founded in 2013, NimaⓇ is a San Francisco-based company creating greater food transparency that enables consumers to make healthier food choices. Shireen Yates and Scott Sundvor founded Nima to develop new ways to quickly test food on-the-go out of personal experience with food restrictions. Its first product is a discreet and portable device that allows consumers to test their meals for gluten anytime, anywhere. Nima’s goal is to alleviate the stress around unknown food ingredients, deliver social freedom and make mealtime enjoyable again.