Nima - Gluten Sensor - Black

Name: Nima - Gluten Sensor - Black
Brand: Nima
SKU: 6318492
Rating: 4.5 (8 reviews)

Model: NIMAGLUTENSENSOR

SKU: 6318492

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General
- Brand: Nima
- Model Number: NIMAGLUTENSENSOR
- Product Name: Gluten Sensor
- Color: Black
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 90 Days
- Warranty - Labor: 90 Days
Other
- Product Width: 1 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Height: 3 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 3 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 0.16 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- UPC: 869390000249

Say yes to travel, dining out, catered meals and packaged food. The Nima Gluten Sensor allows you to test your food for gluten - anytime, anywhere, in minutes. It's portable and easy to use. Simply place food into the test capsule, insert the capsule into the sensor, and press start.

Test capsule required for use and sold separately.

Prepare sample: Dilute thick and dense foods, brightly-colored foods, or dry and powdery foods 1:1 with water, and ensure your sample size is approximately 0.3g or the size of a pea.
Run test: Use clean hands to twist off the top of a new capsule, place a pea-size amount of food into the capsule, and then fully close the top with a click. Twist the top until the colored ring vanishes and the edge is aligned with the side.
Read results: If you see a smile icon, no gluten has been detected. If a plant icon and the words Gluten Found show up, you'll know to avoid the food. An error may also appear if there is an issue with the sample size or capsule.
Antibody chemistry: Detects if the FDA level for gluten-free, 20 ppm, is present. Then, the sensor can display the results.
Battery life: The battery can perform around 40 tests, or live for three months when it's not in use. Use a USB 1.0 or 2.0 micro charger to recharge.
Nima limitations: Nima was not tested on non-food substances such as medications and make up. Also, Nima cannot detect gluten in soy sauce, beer and other fermented or hydrolyzed foods due to their chemistry. You also cannot test alcohol or pure xanthan/guar gum.
WARNING: Failure to use this product in accordance with the instructions could result in serious injury or death: Failure to use this product in accordance with the instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Prepare sample: Dilute thick and dense foods, brightly-colored foods, or dry and powdery foods 1:1 with water, and ensure your sample size is approximately 0.3g or the size of a pea.
Run test: Use clean hands to twist off the top of a new capsule, place a pea-size amount of food into the capsule, and then fully close the top with a click. Twist the top until the colored ring vanishes and the edge is aligned with the side.
Read results: If you see a smile icon, no gluten has been detected. If a plant icon and the words Gluten Found show up, you'll know to avoid the food. An error may also appear if there is an issue with the sample size or capsule.
Antibody chemistry: Detects if the FDA level for gluten-free, 20 ppm, is present. Then, the sensor can display the results.
Battery life: The battery can perform around 40 tests, or live for three months when it's not in use. Use a USB 1.0 or 2.0 micro charger to recharge.
Nima limitations: Nima was not tested on non-food substances such as medications and make up. Also, Nima cannot detect gluten in soy sauce, beer and other fermented or hydrolyzed foods due to their chemistry. You also cannot test alcohol or pure xanthan/guar gum.
WARNING: Failure to use this product in accordance with the instructions could result in serious injury or death: Failure to use this product in accordance with the instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Whats Included

Nima Gluten Sensor
Owner's manual
Nima Gluten Sensor
Owner's manual

Q: Will a version of this device be produced that detects dairy, beef, or eggs?

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
What magic is this?
There are health labels and suggestions on food products but sometimes food looks so good and you don’t know what’s in it! Well the Nima detects gluten and works like this: insert a piece of food in a capsule, set capsule in Nima reader, it does its sorcery and when it’s done if there isn’t any gluten your Nima smiles back at you! I’d say that is efficient and snazzy if anything but you can also use data from the application and see restaurants that are gluten free. This is going to come in handy for people who have allergies to gluten because they won’t be hindered by the inability to try something for the fear of gluten. They can just test it on the spot! I’m glad something like the Nima exists because it expands the horizons for people who live within a limit of gluten free diets. Last thing is it is small enough to fit in your pocket or and it’s a conversation starter for sure! It happens at restaurants that I’ve tested so far! Hope this helps you!
Posted 6 years ago by Txstatesal
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A very easy to use gluten testing kit
I’m not Gluten sensitive. I do have friends who are, so I got this for one of them. The unit comes in two boxes that contain a Gluten Sensor, a USB charging cable, a dozen Gluten Test Capsules, a Twist-off Capsule Wrench to assist in closing the top of a test capsule, and a fabric carrying bag. It was very easy to use this system. I took a small (pea-sized) bit of food I wanted tested and placed it inside one of the test capsules. I was able to twist the top of the test capsule to a fully closed position with my hand but found it infinitely easier on the second capsule using the capsule wrench. I inserted the now-closed capsule into the Gluten Sensor and then pressed the start button. A key to this kind of test is to ensure that you’ve taken a representative sample (perhaps by mixing the food up) of what you’re trying to test. Gluten may be present in your food but not necessarily in the sample you’ve selected. If a small image appears that Nima says represents gluten, then gluten was found. If the Sensor shows a Smile after the test is complete, that means that no gluten was found in the sample. The Nima website indicates that the unit is optimized to detect 20ppm of gluten and above. It turns out that Nima has an impressive background and has its origins in M.I.T. It was developed by people who have food sensitivities and allergies. The antibodies Nima developed for this test are recognized as the gold standard currently used on the market. The test was quick, only taking a couple of minutes. The Nima website says that its sensor can take up to 5 minutes to complete, while many home test kits can take up to 25 minutes. Nima also states that the cost of one of their tests to be $5, in comparison to $12 for other test home kits. Nima has a downloadable app for the Sensor that I found in the Google Play Store. The app helps you locate businesses in your area where you can find gluten-free foods, and includes business categories like cafes, bakeries, Italian, Thai, and many more. It also identifies which products are gluten free under specific labels – which includes but is not limited to the likes of Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Ghirardelli, and more. The App also has a spot where you can report on foods you’ve personally tested at local restaurants or in pre-packaged foods. Your results are then available to other Nima users. As noted above, the initial cost outlay includes a dozen test capsules. Another dozen capsules will cost you a bit over $70, although automatic refills reduce the price to $59 per 12-pack. Nima indicates that the capsules are FSA/HSA reimbursable. While I don’t have gluten or peanut sensitivities, and therefore won’t need a testing sensor like this for myself, I don’t see how they could have made it any easier to use. Nima certainly seems to be on the leading edge of this kind of technology.
Posted 7 years ago by Zunderwood
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Effective but expensive
I really did not have a lot of hope when the Nima Gluten arrived. It was smaller than expected, USB powered and small mono-color screen. But in the end, it’s simplicity that makes the package work. First, charge the Nima via USB. I charged it for a few minutes and left it plugged in for use. Next you download the app. I was not too happy that the app wants access to all your contacts and access your phone call history. Luckily, you can decline to give the app access and it works fine. After downloading the app, turn the Nima on and click pair in the app. It discovered the Nima in a few seconds and immediately paired. To be honest, I am not even sure how much you need the app to us the Nima. There is not a whole lot of functionality in the app besides sharing results. Where the functionality lies is in the device and the test capsules. How it works is you take a pea size portion of whatever food you are testing and put it in the capsule. There is a screw on cap that you have to make sure it is tight and they include a tool to tighten. I had no problem tightening it but I definitely can see who some women would have an issue. After setting the capsule up, you insert it into the Nima Sensor unit and push the button. Initially, the Nima was silent but then the unit started making what appears to be some grinding sound. There is a little symbol that looks like sun while the Nima is processing. After 4 minutes you get your result. Every test I tried was accurate. It does not tell you how much gluten is present; it simply tells you whether the food has gluten. Simple, straightforward and it works. So what is not to like? Well, it is expensive. The sensor is $230 plus tax. A little on the high side but not unreachable. The capsule, on the other hand, is quite expensive. The are $72+tax for 12. If you use only 4 a month, that is going to cost you another $300. I opened up one of the capsules to see how it works and it appears it grinds the food in some type of liquid substrate . After looking at how it works, the capsules are single use only. Now if you have chronic celiac disease or similar , this would be worth the money . If you are thinking about it to occasionally use, then it is not worth the nearly $600 first year cost.
Posted 6 years ago by TechnicallyCorrect