LITMUS FQI is a subsidiary of LITMUS, LLC, a global innovations company. LITMUS FQI is providing breakthrough technology that was originally developed at the FDA's National Center for Technological Research (NCTR). Our company's focus has been to use this colorimetric technology to develop multiple indicators to meet unmet market needs that are inexpensive, simple to use, quick and effective. The indicators change colors based upon the levels of volatile compounds to which they are exposed.
LITMUS FQI'S revolutionary indicators are a "disruptive" technology enabling:
- Accurate identification of volatile compounds in the environment.
- Multiple configurations for various uses.
- Calibrations adjusted to suit a client's needs.
- Inexpensive, lower cost and more effective than alternative industry methods.
- Quickness, allowing prompt retesting.
- Reliable results obtained without extensive or complicated training.
Colorimetric indicators have broad application and LITMUS FQI's initial focus has been in the development of indicators for:
- Confined animal facilities (e.g. poultry houses, swine facilities) identified as LITMUS Ammonia Indicators.
- Indicating the DIRECT freshness and quality of food products and identified as LITMUS Food Quality Indicators.
The LITMUS FQI technology, in the future, can be adapted to meet defense, medical diagnostic, as well as environmental and industrial monitoring needs.
LITMUS Ammonia Indicators (LAI)
LAI's indicate average ammonia levels above and below targets of 25 ppm and 50 ppm. The benefits to confined animal providers like poultry and swine include:
- Animals less susceptible to disease.
- Better feed conversion
- Less Air pollution
- Healthier growers
- Heavier animals mean more revenue and profitability!
Marketers, distributors and growers have a value proposition that is wanted and needed:
- Increased revenue.
- Customization to include your brand name and ordering information.
- Exclusivity differentiates your organization.
- Reduced ammonia levels.
- Improved quality of life, peace of mind
For more information regarding LAIs, visit the General Information Section.
LITMUS Food Quality Indicators (FQI)
FQIs measure the level of decomposition in food, and are an effective way to indicate the DIRECT quality of various products throughout the entire food supply chain, from harvesting to the kitchen table.
The food indicators provide more productivity:
- Increased revenue through differentiation, exclusivity and brand loyalty.
- Increased margins for assured quality.
- Increased consumer confidence in the global food supply.
- Increased profitability through better inventory management.
The food indicators provide lower costs:
- Reduced product liability.
- Reduced shrinkage and write-offs.
- Reduced inventory holding costs.
- Reduced inspection time and cost.
The LITMUS FQI's breakthrough food indicators enable:
- Accurate identification of the DIRECT quality of perishable food.
- Four configurations for use throughout the entire food supply chain.
- Calibrations adjusted to meet the client's needs.
- Inexpensive, lower cost than alternative industry methods.
- Quickness allowing repeatable usage.
- Reliable results obtained without extensive or complicated training.
LITMUS FQI seeks partners interested in utilizing the LITMUS FQI technology and the development of additional indicators to meet their needs within various industries (importers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, packagers, government agencies, etc.). For more information regarding FQIs, visit the General Information Section.