Allergy Amulet develops a portable food allergen sensor that detects allergenic ingredients in food samples within one minute, providing results at levels lower than those known to trigger reactions in sensitive individuals. This technology addresses the critical need for real-time allergen detection, enhancing safety for people with food allergies.
Funding
$5.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals with food allergies face the constant risk of accidental exposure to allergens, leading to anxiety and potential health consequences. Current methods for allergen detection are often lab-based, time-consuming, and impractical for on-the-go use, leaving a critical gap in real-time food safety assurance.
Solution
Allergy Amulet is developing a portable, rapid food allergen sensor designed to detect allergenic ingredients in food samples within approximately one minute. The device utilizes a self-contained sampler to extract a small amount of a food item, which is then analyzed by the Amulet. The technology aims to detect allergenic ingredients at levels lower than those known to trigger reactions in sensitive individuals. Results are displayed on the device and can be optionally tracked via a companion mobile application.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with food allergies, parents of children with food allergies, and those managing dietary restrictions due to celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Features
- Portable, handheld design for on-the-go allergen detection
- Rapid testing, providing results in approximately one minute
- Electrochemical biosensor technology for detecting target allergens
- Interchangeable samplers to prevent cross-contamination
- Companion mobile app for tracking test results (optional)
- Detection capabilities targeting the "Top 9" allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, eggs, milk, soy, and sesame)