# Bad Breath Detector The Breathometer Mint Takes 12 Seconds to Diagnose an Unpleasant Odor By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-breath-detector References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/01/06/breathometer-mint-ces/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/breathometer-mint-for-breath-quality-and-hydration) You can't trust anyone to tell you if your breath stinks or not, so the invention of this [bad breath detector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gum-health1) is incredibly beneficial. Small enough to fit in your palm, the Breathometer Mint can be blown into like a whistle, taking 12 seconds or less to analyze your sample. It was revealed at CES 2015. Working in conjunction with the [Breathometer smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouthio), the little device runs instant tests for the various factors that frequently contribute to fowl smells. Certain levels of hydrogen disulfide, hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan will produce a positive result for bad breath, as will the discovery that you're dehydrated. A full breakdown of your breath will be delivered to your mobile phone, potentially recommending that you drink some water or [pop a mint in your mouth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathrox-breath-mints). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Personal Health Monitors:** The Breathometer Mint highlights the increasing need for personal health monitors that can monitor overall health and identify any potential concerns. - **Rapid Diagnostic Devices:** The Breathometer Mint showcases the potential of rapid diagnostic devices that provide quick and reliable results in real-time. - **Smartphone-enabled Wellness Devices:** The Breathometer Mint is part of a growing trend of smartphone-enabled wellness devices that provide instant diagnostics and feedback on personal health. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry could benefit from incorporating new diagnostic devices that can provide quick, reliable, and real-time monitoring of personal health. - **Diagnostic Testing:** The diagnostic testing industry could leverage this technology to create more portable and accessible devices that provide fast and accurate results. - **Mobile App Development:** The development of mobile apps in the medical industry is a growing field, with the Breathometer Mint demonstrating the potential for smartphone-enabled wellness devices to transform personal healthcare. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Breath Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nude-mints.md) - [Lasting Freshness Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crest-clean-breath.md) - [Noninvasive Breathing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-breath-analysis.md) - [Zinc-Infused Breath Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathrox.md) - [Smell-Based Disease Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diagnoze.md) - [Teeth-Whitening Breath Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeth-whitening-breath-strips.md) - [Eco-Friendly Breath Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extrastrength-breath-freshener.md) - [Multifunctional Oral Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitamin-mouth-spray.md) - [Pet-Targeted Oral Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-breath-spray.md)