ImagoAI Inc. — a company based in Milpitas, California, specializing in hyperspectral imaging and AI technology — says it is collaborating with USDA to develop a hand-held device called GalaxyLyte, which makes mycotoxin testing accessible anywhere.
The device is based on Galaxy, a benchtop test that reportedly is “the world’s fastest and first eco-friendly mycotoxins test.”
ImagoAI says Galaxy was recently certified by AOAC Research Institute, a division of AOAC International, which validates testing methods.
Galaxy employs hyperspectral imaging, a technique that collects and processes information across the electromagnetic spectrum to obtain the spectrum for each pixel in an image. This allows for the identification of objects and materials by analyzing their unique spectral signatures. ImagoAI says Galaxy is “the world’s first” certified hyperspectral imaging-based mycotoxins test.
Real-time mycotoxin results
“By leveraging the cutting-edge hyperspectral Imaging technology, Galaxy provides real-time mycotoxin results, ensuring that feed mills, flour mills, wet/dry mills, grain elevators, pet food, ethanol plants and food processors are protected from harmful mycotoxins,” the company says.
The test delivers mycotoxins results in less than 30 seconds without requiring any chemical consumables or reagents. ImagoAI says GalaxyLyte will retain the powerful capabilities of its benchtop predecessor.
“By combining ImagoAI’s innovative approach with the USDA’s extensive research and development expertise, this research collaboration aims to set new benchmarks in the industry,” the company says.
Mycotoxins — toxic compounds produced by certain types of mold — pose a significant threat to food safety. Rapid and accurate testing is essential to prevent mycotoxins from entering the food supply chain.
To learn more, visit ImagoAI.com.
