After years of dreaming about such a device, a pocket-sized home gluten sensor is finally here!
I received mine and immediately began testing products that I eat often, just to make sure that they are really gluten-free. It is well known that even products that are labeled gluten-free sometimes test positive for gluten.
After opening a fairly large box that it was beautifully packaged in, I was surprised to see that it is indeed pocket-sized! The quick start guide allowed me to run a test almost immediately, and the first product I tested was a can of re-fried black beans that I eat regularly on corn tostada shells.
The test was very simple to run: I took a pea-sized sample of the beans and put them in the one-time-use capsule, inserted the capsule into the sensor...

Celiac.com 07/28/2023 - A TikTok video featuring Gus, an American Cocker Spaniel, and medical alert and response service dog in training, has gone viral, due to his seeming ability to detect gluten in different foods for his celiac disease owner. 
Celiac disease is a chronic immune disorder triggered by eating foods made with wheat, rye or barley ingredients, which makes it challenging for the owner, Brooke Blair, to eat safely. With his heightened sense of smell, Gus, can differentiate scents and detect gluten in various foods, which helps to significantly improve Blair's quality of life.
Aside from being a gluten detection dog, Gus is also trained to respond to Blair's cardiac condition known as POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). Gus has been undergoing training ...

Celiac.com 08/21/2023 - Researchers from the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment have developed a new and highly effective method for detecting and measuring wheat flour contamination in gluten-free food. Their improved testing methods could significantly improve gluten-free food safety.
Gluten-free diets are crucial for individuals with coeliac disease and other conditions that require avoiding gluten. In the UK, approximately 10% of consumers opt for gluten-free products. However, ensuring the absence of gluten in these foods is challenging due to possible cross-contamination in the supply chain.
Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Machine Learning to Detect Wheat
The research team focused on detecting wheat...

Celiac.com 07/02/2025 - People with celiac disease or wheat allergy must avoid even tiny amounts of gluten, a group of proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye. Eating gluten triggers a strong immune reaction in people with celiac disease, damaging their intestines and leading to a range of symptoms from digestive problems to long-term nutrient deficiencies. To help protect these individuals, food labeled as “gluten-free” must contain less than 20 milligrams of gluten per kilogram of food.
Testing for gluten in food products is therefore essential. The most common method used today is a laboratory test called an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, which uses antibodies to detect specific parts of gluten proteins. However, these tests can sometimes give inconsistent or inaccurate res...