A spin-off of the UJI creates a simple and inexpensive system to detect allergens in the food industry



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## A spin-off of the UJI creates a simple and inexpensive system to detect allergens in the food industry

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The company Proyecto Kryptonita SL, created four years ago from a research contract between IMANCorp Foundation and the Sustainable and Supramolecular Chemistry research group of the Universitat Jaume I, has developed a simple and very economical system for detecting of allergens on surfaces in the food industry. The solution devised by this spin-off makes it possible to easily check the efficiency of cleaning processes in this sector and ensure the absence of allergens that could contaminate food. The challenge is to create systems that ensure and promote food safety and economy of resources.

According to Professor Eduardo García-Verdugo, director of the UJI research group, "the system is able to quickly identify whether sulphites or protein-based allergens remain after cleaning, so that if they are detected, we know that it is necessary to clean again". Depending on which allergen is to be detected, there are two product lines (SulSensing for sulphites and ProSensing for proteins). The method, which is already in the production and commercialisation phase, has clear advantages over other systems already established in the market, "because they usually require some training of the cleaning staff", explains García-Verdugo.

The Proyecto Kryptonita system (<https://www.proyectokryptonita.com>) is "easily interpretable, given that it is based on the application of a colour solution, and with a simple visual inspection of the colour of the analysis towel, it is easy to interpret whether or not there is contamination, which allows it to be used by non-specialised staff". This gives food companies the opportunity to adapt it to their daily practice, because apart from the ease of use, other similar systems available on the market are sensitive but expensive and more complex to use.

Currently, Proyecto Kryptonita is negotiating with different distribution companies and has reached agreements that have allowed them to sell the first kits in Spain. "Obviously, our target are food manufacturers, and our products have been tested on various production lines for hams, sausages and hamburgers, among others". A further step would be the introduction in the catering sector, specifically in school and hospital canteens.

In parallel, the company has an agreement with the Universitat Jaume I for developing other products, such as smart labels that can detect food spoilage due to poor handling or conservation in the supply chain.

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