30 October 2026
PURE BIOSCIENCE, INC.
CIK: 1006028•2 Annual Reports•Latest: 2026-10-29
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10-K / October 29, 2026
Revenue:$2,318,000
Income:-$2,483,000
10-K / October 29, 2024
Revenue:$1,955,000
Income:-$3,400,000
10-K / October 29, 2026
PURE Bioscience, Inc.
Overview
PURE Bioscience develops and commercializes Silver Dihydrogen Citrate (SDC)–based antimicrobial products for pathogen and hygiene control. Its platform produces colorless, odorless, non-toxic, non-caustic antimicrobials with high bioavailability and low environmental impact. SDC is claimed to be broad-spectrum and resistant development by bacteria has not been observed.
Core technology
- Platform: stabilized ionic silver (Silver Dihydrogen Citrate, SDC).
- Key attributes: broad-spectrum antimicrobial action; colorless, odorless, non-toxic, non-caustic; high bioavailability; low environmental impact.
Primary products and applications
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PURE® Hard Surface Disinfectant and Sanitizer (Ready to Use)
- EPA-registered for hard surfaces, including food contact surfaces.
- Rapid kill times, down to 30 seconds for many organisms (examples: MRSA, Norovirus, SARS-CoV-2, E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria).
- Non-toxic, non-caustic, odorless; no rinsing or PPE required for specified uses.
- Coverage in application systems: up to 40,000 cubic feet per gallon.
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PURE® Control® (direct food contact processing aid)
- FDA approvals: FCN 1768 (poultry processing) and FCN 1600 (produce processing).
- For poultry, demonstrated reductions up to 6-log for Salmonella with no impact on yield; no label declaration required for produce or poultry.
- Not approved for on-line (OLR) poultry processing at this time; approvals for other raw meats are not guaranteed.
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SILVÉRION® (raw material ingredient)
- Patented SDC-based antimicrobial formulation used as an active ingredient or preservative in personal care products.
- Sold domestically and internationally in various personal care formulations.
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Other SDC-based products
- PURE® Multi-Purpose Hi-Foam Cleaner Concentrate: dilutable, high-foaming cleaner with SDC.
- PURE® Multi-Purpose and Floor Cleaner: dilutable cleaner for food processing and other facilities incorporating SDC.
- Additional end-use SDC products, SDC-preserved products, and SDC sold as a raw material for manufacturing.
Markets and end users
- Food processing: harvesting equipment, grow barns, processing facilities.
- Food service and hospitality: restaurants, quick-serve restaurants, hotels, supermarkets.
- Healthcare: hospitals, assisted living facilities, clinics.
- Facility care: daycare centers, schools, offices, commercial buildings.
- Transportation: ground, rail, air, and marine sanitation.
- Personal care: cosmetic and personal care product formulations using SILVÉRION 2400.
Intellectual property and regulatory
- Intellectual property: 12 U.S. patents related to SDC technology; trademarks include PURE Bioscience, PURE, SILVÉRION, Powered by SDC Ag+, and PURE Control.
- Regulatory oversight:
- EPA regulates disinfectant/sanitizer products under FIFRA; state registrations and fees may apply.
- FDA and USDA involvement for certain food processing applications (e.g., PURE Control).
- Health Canada registrations for disinfectants and antimicrobial food processing aids; EU considerations for cosmetics/personal care.
- International approach: products sold under company or distributor registrations, with ongoing or planned foreign registrations through partners or direct filings.
Sales, customers and distribution
- Sales model: direct sales to end users and through a growing distributor network.
- Fiscal year ended July 31, 2026:
- Net product sales: $2,315,000.
- Top three customers: $824,000 of net product sales.
- One customer represented 24% of net product sales.
- No foreign sales reported for the 2026 period.
- Distribution strategy: expand distributor network and partner on international approvals and market access.
Financial snapshot (fiscal year ended July 31, 2026)
- Revenue and profitability:
- Net product sales: $2,315,000 (2026); $2,198,000 (2025).
- Net revenue: $2.32 million (2026).
- Net loss: $2.5 million (2026); $2.4 million (2025).
- Cumulative net loss: approximately $141.5 million to date.
- Cash and liquidity:
- Cash balance: $569,000 as of July 31, 2026.
- Operating cash used: $1.7 million for the year ended 2026.
- Financing:
- Private placement and convertible debt financing in fiscal 2026 with net proceeds of approximately $4.0 million.
- Convertible promissory notes outstanding: $5.8 million (convertible at VWAP between $0.07 and $0.23 per share).
- Capitalization:
- Shares outstanding or reserved for issuance (as of October 29, 2026): 203,648,232.
- Authorized capital stock: 250,000,000 shares of common stock; 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock.
Operations and corporate
- Headcount: 10 full-time and 1 part-time employees (as of October 29, 2026).
- Office model: virtual office with remote work arrangements and no physical lease obligations.
- Corporate history: incorporated in California in 1992 as Innovative Medical Services; renamed PURE Bioscience and reincorporated in Delaware in 2011.
Strategic priorities
- Expand distribution and sales channels domestically and internationally.
- Pursue additional regulatory approvals and partner with third parties for market access.
- Develop additional proprietary SDC-based products and product lines.
- Protect and expand intellectual property while using the SDC platform to create new product and revenue opportunities.
