FoodSense Gen 4 is a portable electrochemical testing system designed for rapid measurement of capsaicin concentration in chilli-based products. The device enables food manufacturers, laboratories and R&D teams to perform fast, on-site analysis of chilli heat without the need for complex laboratory equipment or lengthy testing procedures.

Using disposable electrochemical sensors and a simple sample preparation workflow, FoodSense delivers results within minutes. This makes it suitable for routine quality control, product development and process optimisation across sauces, powders and many other variations of chilli.

Compared to traditional laboratory methods, FoodSense offers a faster, more cost-efficient, and more reliable approach, allowing multiple tests per sample and more frequent monitoring of product consistency. The system is designed for operational environments and can be used directly in production facilities, pilot plants or R&D settings.

FoodSense Gen 4 is part of a modular platform that also supports measurement of other compounds such as caffeine and gingerol, enabling manufacturers to build a broader in-house testing capability.