<name>Alpinasana</name> <description>Alpinasana develops medically‑targeted nutrition products, such as high‑protein drinks and fortified foods, for patients at risk of malnutrition. It also offers an automated nutrition‑tracking scanner that quickly assesses dietary intake and integrates data into hospital information systems. Together, these solutions aim to identify nutritional deficits early, improve patient outcomes, and reduce healthcare
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
A large proportion of patients in hospitals and residents in nursing homes suffer from undetected malnutrition, which leads to muscle loss, weakened immunity, higher fall risk, slower wound healing, longer hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs.
Solution
Alpinasana addresses this gap by providing a scientifically formulated, protein‑enriched ice cream that delivers a complete nutritional profile in a palatable format, supporting muscle maintenance and overall health. Complementing the food product, the company offers an automated nutrition‑tracking system that captures a patient’s dietary intake in under one second and streams the data directly into the hospital information system, eliminating manual food logs. The rapid assessment tool enables clinicians to identify nutrient deficits early, intervene promptly, and reduce unnecessary food waste. Together, the consumable and digital solution create a streamlined workflow for nutrition management in acute and long‑term care settings.
Target Audience
The primary customers are hospitals, nursing homes, and other long‑term care facilities that require efficient, clinically validated nutrition solutions for patients and residents, as well as dietitians and nutrition managers overseeing institutional food services.
Features
- Ice cream fortified with whey protein rich in leucine, providing 27 essential vitamins, minerals, and trace elements for a fully balanced meal replacement
- Natural Swiss cream base ensures high taste acceptance while meeting clinical nutrition standards
- Sustainable, fully recyclable paper packaging designed for institutional use
- Quick nutritional status test (1–2 minutes) that screens patients for malnutrition risk without specialized equipment
- Automated scanner that records food intake in <1 second and uploads data to the hospital information system via a secure, GDPR‑compliant API
- Real‑time analytics dashboard for dietitians to monitor individual nutrient profiles and flag deficiencies
- Waste‑reduction algorithm that identifies over‑served items, helping kitchens cut food waste by up to 60 %
- Integration guidelines for seamless adoption across hospitals, nursing homes, and home‑care providers