# Food Contaminant-Analyzing Devices Inspecto Looks for Chemical Contaminants in Food Products By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-11-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chemical-contaminants-in-food References: [thespoon.tech](https://thespoon.tech/inspecto-gadget-promises-real-time-contaminant-testing-in-food-supply-chain/) & [inspecto.io](https://inspecto.io) Chemical contaminants in food are of big concern for consumers and as a result, many opt-in for non-GMO and organic. To check for contaminants, however, farmers and businesses have to send products and produce to a lab and wait on the results. Inspecto attempts to streamline this process and give farmers and distributors a peace of mind when selling organic goods. Inspecto checks for [chemical contaminants in food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onsite-pathogen-detection) through a break-down of ingredients. It uses the Raman Spectroscopy technique to do so. Inspecto can be used by farmers to measure [pesticide residue levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadre-bio-fresher), by food producers to [check the quality of a product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-or-not) before purchasing and during storage, by supermarkets to check produce prior to placing it on the shelves, as well as by regulatory officials. Image Credit: Inspecto ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chemical-contaminant Detecting Tools:** Tools like Inspecto streamline the food testing process for farmers, producers, supermarkets, and regulatory officials. - **Non-invasive Food Testing:** Raman Spectroscopy and similar non-invasive techniques offer an efficient way to test for chemical contaminants in food products. - **Demand for Organic and Non-gmo:** As consumers demand healthier food options, tools like Inspecto can offer a competitive edge for businesses that can assure the purity of their products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Agriculture and Farming:** Inspecto offers a valuable tool for farmers who struggle with ensuring the quality of their produce. - **Food Production and Processing:** Food producers can use Inspecto to test the products they receive before purchasing, ensuring they meet their quality standards. - **Retail and Supermarkets:** Supermarkets can use Inspecto to verify the quality and safety of the products they sell, providing consumers with reassurance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Food Safety Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-safety-detector.md) - [Handheld Noninvasive Cheese Analyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-analyzer.md) - [Allergen-Detecting Food Testers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allergen-alert.md) - [Chemical-Free Produce Sterilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-food-cleaner.md) - [Tech-Powered Food Safety Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-of-botanical-ingredients.md) - [AI Health Graders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-inspecta.md) - [Ingredient Analysis Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-scan.md) - [Portable Gluten Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-gluten-sensor.md) - [Waste-Combatting Food Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-scanners.md)