Powerful Science for Safer Eating
Gluten-free confidence—made portable, personal, and precise.
NIMA is more than a device—it’s a breakthrough in food transparency for people living with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or simply prioritizing a GF lifestyle. In just a few minutes, the NIMA Sensor can detect trace levels of gluten, helping you make informed choices wherever you are.
How Does the NIMA Sensor Work?
Each test begins with a single-use capsule filled with advanced biochemistry—powered by the same antibody technology used in medical diagnostics.
Here’s what happens when you test a food sample:
- You place a small amount of food into the capsule.
- The capsule is sealed and inserted into your NIMA Sensor.
- Inside the capsule, the food is broken down and flows over a test strip using capillary action.
- If gluten is present at 10 parts per million or more (more sensitive than the FDA’s gluten-free threshold of 20ppm), the sensor displays a clear “Gluten Found” result.
- If gluten is not detected at that level, the sensor will display “Gluten Not Found.”
Your result appears directly on the sensor screen—no lab required.
What’s Happening Inside the Capsule?
Every capsule contains a small, disposable strip with three key lines, each telling part of the story.
Test Line (TL) – Is Gluten Present?
The TL is your primary gluten detector.
As the sample flows through the strip:
- If gluten is present, it binds to antibodies and creates a visible line.
- If no gluten is present, the antibodies pass through without binding—no line appears.
This line signals to the sensor that gluten has been found.
Hook Line (HL) – How Much Gluten Is There?
The HL serves as a quality signal for very high gluten concentrations.
- If there’s no or low gluten, unused antibody binds to the HL and forms a visible line.
- If there’s a lot of gluten, all antibodies are “used up” at the TL, and no line appears at the HL.
The sensor reads this behavior to help confirm result accuracy—especially in high-ppm foods.
Control Line (CL) – Did the Test Work?
The CL is the test’s built-in validity check. It appears in every successful test, regardless of result.
- If the CL doesn’t appear, it means the test didn’t run correctly.
- Your sensor will alert you that the result is invalid and prompt you to try again.
Why NIMA Partners Antibody Technology Matters
NIMA’s technology is built around 14G11 antibodies, which bind specifically to gluten proteins. These antibodies are highly sensitive to gluten at or above 20ppm, aligning with the FDA’s gluten-free labeling requirements. The capsule design protects this delicate chemistry—triggering accurate results from real-world food samples, not just lab conditions.
This is science you can hold in your hand.
Real-Time Results, Real-Life Confidence
- Your NIMA Sensor interprets the test in real time.
- Results display clearly on the screen—no guessing, no delay.
- Paired with the NIMA Now app, you can track past tests, log food details, and build your personal gluten-free food history.
From restaurants to road trips, NIMA is your portable food safety partner.
About Fermented or Hydrolyzed Foods
It’s important to note:
The NIMA Sensor is not designed to detect gluten in fermented or hydrolyzed foods, like beer, soy sauce, or malt vinegar.
That’s because the gluten proteins are broken down into fragments that may still cause a reaction in sensitive individuals—but cannot be reliably detected by any current antibody-based test.
We recommend avoiding these foods unless they are certified gluten-free by the manufacturer using appropriate lab-based methods.
Why People Trust NIMA
Detects gluten at FDA-aligned thresholds (20ppm).
Uses proven antibody science used in diagnostics.
Offers immediate, portable, easy-to-read results.
Supports celiac safety, lifestyle freedom, and peace of mind.
Eat with Confidence, Wherever Life Takes You
Whether you’re dining out, cooking at home, or navigating unfamiliar labels, the NIMA Sensor helps you take back control—with science, speed, and support by your side.
This is gluten-free living, reimagined.
