NIMA Partners
NIMA Partners is dedicated to helping people with celiac disease and gluten intolerance feel safer, more confident, and included around food. The company develops smart, consumer-friendly food testing technology designed to make everyday eating safer, simpler, and more inclusive. With a commitment to scientific rigor and user-centered design, NIMA Partners is reinventing what it means to navigate a gluten-free life.
Our Take
We love how the NIMA Sensor gives you the power to take control of your gluten-free dining experiences, whether you're traveling or trying a new restaurant. It’s the ultimate peace-of-mind tool that lets you focus on enjoying your meal and the company you're with, rather than worrying about what's on your plate.
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Each capsule is a sealed, single-use reaction chamber that does the analysis. Inside the capsule, the food sample is broken down so that any gluten, if present, can be released into a liquid solution. A detection process checks for gluten in the sample, and the test runs under carefully controlled conditions for accuracy. The sensor never touches food directly.
Once the capsule is placed in the sensor, the process is fully automated. The food sample is mixed with a proprietary buffer and checked on a built-in test strip that specifically checks for gluten inside the capsule. If gluten is present even in small amounts, NIMA’s detection system recognizes it and displays a clear result.
NIMA is designed to detect gluten at levels as low as 10 parts per million (ppm), helping identify trace gluten that isn’t obvious from taste, texture, or appearance. This level meets international gluten-free standards.
Some foods contain gluten that has been altered in ways antibody-based tests cannot reliably detect. These include beer, soy sauce, malt vinegar, and highly acidic or fatty foods. For these foods, choose certified gluten-free brands tested through laboratory-based methods.
NIMA delivers 10 ppm detection with 99% accuracy, verified through third-party validation by Bia Diagnostics. Performance is supported by laboratory bench testing, independent third-party validation, and real-world food testing.