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in Consumer Electronics Show 2026one of Promising health technology devices Our spotting was Allergy alertIt is a small laboratory that can detect gluten and dairy products in food. The only problem is that it is not currently available for purchase. Filling that gap in the market is NEMA gluten sensorwhich has relaunched today, on National Gluten-Free Day, and can be added to your online shopping cart now.
This is NIMA’s second generation gluten sensor, the first portable device created to detect gluten in food for people with celiac disease. However, this new version is faster and more reliable with an upgraded sensor and capsules. This was confirmed in third-party testing conducted by allergy testing laboratory BIA Diagnostics, which found that the device is capable of detecting all major gluten sources (wheat, barley, rye) down to the 10 ppm level with 99% accuracy.
NIMA is 99% accurate in detecting gluten in food, according to third-party testing.
Measuring the 10 ppm level is important because, according to the Food and Drug Administration, products labeled “gluten-free” can contain gluten in Levels up to 20 ppm. This means that NIMA can detect beyond this limit. According to the National Celiac Association, while… 20 ppm is considered safe For individuals with celiac disease, lower ppm levels are preferable for foods such as baked goods and pizza, which people may consume in larger quantities.
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How does the NIMA gluten sensor work?
The gluten sensor is based on single-use capsules that act as a mini robotic laboratory. You place a food sample in the capsule and feed it into the machine, where it is ground, mixed and tested with NIMA’s antibodies. The enhanced camera then reads the results of the internal test strip and displays them as either a smiley face (indicating the food does not contain gluten) or a wheat symbol (you have gluten). This process only takes 2 to 3 minutes.
A smiley face indicates that the food sample is gluten-free, while a wheat symbol indicates the presence of gluten.
The NIMA uses USB-C charging, but can perform up to 40 tests per charge. The device also connects to the NIMA Now mobile application, where all test results are saved. There, you can log safe food options, along with restaurants and foods that sparked a reaction, and this information can be shared through the community database so others stay informed.
“People with celiac disease deserve meals that feel safe, not stressful,” Mike Glick, CEO of NIMA Partners, said in a press release.
The food sample is placed in a capsule, which is inserted into the NIMA sensor for testing.
The original NIMA sensor was developed by two MIT graduates in 2013, but became unavailable due to pandemic-related supply chain issues that made it impossible to manufacture. In 2025, Peter Kolczynski, founder and managing partner of RA Capital Management, and father of a child with celiac disease, stepped in to help bring NIMA back into the world. 3 million people across the United States Those suffering from celiac disease, for whom a gluten-free diet is the only treatment.
how much does it cost?
the NEMA gluten sensor It retails for $220, but is currently 10% off with code NIMAPRE10. the Single-use capsulesWhere you place the food you want to test, it is sold separately. For the six-pack, the cost is $72 for a one-time order or $61 for a subscription.
According to a brand representative, the NEMA was originally designed to detect peanuts. Although it currently only recognizes gluten, work is underway to hopefully expand the device’s capabilities to test for other food allergens.