Food safety devices are being optimized to bring consumers peace of mind anywhere and at any time. This has become increasingly easier as the Internet of Things enables on-the-go availability and immense access to information. Taiwan User-Friendly Sensors and Tech (TFT) is a start-up that is diving in headfirst with a product that consists of an allergen-extracting kit, an allergen-sensing chip, and an allergen signal reader. All of these are tied through a smartphone application.
The food safety device is like a database that identifies the allergens in different food and locations, allowing users to be more mindful when it comes to exposure. TFT's product can also assist in "quality control and inspection of restaurants, food processing factories, and even hospitals."
In addition, TFT is working on additional modules for its food safety device that will be able to detect pesticides, heavy metals, bacteria, and more.
IotT Food Safety Devices
TFT's Smart Allergen Detection Device is Portable and User-Friendly
Trend Themes
1. Iot-enabled Food Safety Devices - The use of IoT technology in food safety devices is a disruptive innovation opportunity that promotes on-the-go availability and information access.
2. Multipurpose Food Safety Devices - The development of multipurpose food safety devices that can detect multiple contaminants such as allergens, pesticides, heavy metals, and bacteria presents new opportunities for startups and established companies in the food safety industry.
3. Smartphone-connected Food Safety Devices - The integration of smartphone applications with food safety devices is a disruptive innovation opportunity that allows for ease of use and wider availability for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Food Safety - Opportunities for startups and established companies in the food safety industry are abound in IoT-enabled, multipurpose, and smartphone-connected food safety devices.
2. Restaurant - The development of food safety devices that are capable of detecting allergens, pesticides, heavy metals, and bacteria can provide quality control and inspection functions for restaurants.
3. Healthcare - The use of IoT technology in food safety devices presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in healthcare for hospitals to improve their food safety and quality control measures.