AI Helps Tackle Allergy Risks

Core Problem & Solution - The company addresses the challenge of providing accurate and accessible allergen and dietary information in restaurants, where current word-of-mouth systems are insufficient, as 54% of allergic reactions in restaurants occur after staff notification [2][8] - The company offers a personalized menu solution powered by large language models that ingest menu, recipe, and product information to identify allergens and dietary requirements, allowing consumers to see what they can and cannot eat based on their individual needs [3][4][10] - The technology uses structured ingredient and supplier data, and a dietician team provides quality assurance and manual intervention in cases of uncertainty, mitigating the risk of hallucinations [6] Market Opportunity & Growth - There are 173 million Americans with food allergies or dietary requirements, indicating a significant market for personalized menu solutions [3] - California's Senate Bill 68, effective July 26, mandates major restaurant chains (20+ locations nationwide, with at least one in California) to provide detailed allergen information, driving increased adoption of digital solutions like the company's QR code-based system [11][12] - Restaurants prefer digital solutions for allergen labeling, leading to increased engagement with the company [14] Business Model & Partnerships - The company partners with restaurant chains and food service operators, integrating their technology via QR codes, digital links on websites, and physical menus [9][10] - Consumers scan the QR code to create a dietary profile with over 150 allergens and dietary requirements, receiving personalized menu information [10] Risk Mitigation - The company argues that not having any documentation on allergens poses a higher legal risk than using their technology [7] - The company's system learns and improves over time with inputs from dietitians, enhancing accuracy [7]