When will Allergense ship? ▾
We are currently completing laboratory proof-of-concept testing and ELISA validation. We are targeting a beta program in late 2026 for waitlist members. Follow our LinkedIn for updates.
How much will it cost? ▾
The reusable handle will retail at approximately $129. Disposable sensor tips will be $19.99 for a 10-pack, working out to under $2 per test. A subscription app adds history, family sharing, and restaurant database access for $9.99 per month.
Which allergens does it detect? ▾
Allergense detects all 14 major allergens simultaneously: peanut (Ara h 2), tree nuts (2S albumin), gluten (gliadin), milk (beta-LG), egg (ovomucoid), shellfish (tropomyosin), soy (Gly m 4), sesame (Ses i 1), fish (parvalbumin), wheat (omega-5 gliadin), almond (Pru du 3), and cashew (Ana o 3), plus reference and counter electrodes. All 14 are tested in a single 60-second stir.
How accurate is it? ▾
We validate Allergense against ELISA, the gold standard used by food regulators and manufacturers. Our targets are R-squared above 0.95, sensitivity above 98%, specificity above 97%, and limit of detection below 1 ppm for all 14 allergens across 500 real food samples. Both EIS and DPV must agree before a positive is flagged, making false negatives essentially impossible.
Is it FDA approved? ▾
Allergense is a food safety tool, not a medical diagnostic device. We are pursuing ISO 22000 food safety certification and CE marking for the EU. We do not claim to diagnose allergen sensitivity or replace medical advice. We detect allergen proteins in food above defined thresholds.
Is there a patent? ▾
Yes. A provisional patent has been filed and approved with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, covering the 14-channel multiplexed electrode array, dual EIS and DPV detection method, disposable tip with lyophilized antibody preservation, and the utensil form factor.