Investment in Affiliate (Details 2) (NeutriSci [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
NeutriSci [Member]
Carrying value, equity investment		$ 773,801	$ 1,887,844	$ 2,157,804
Company's share of NeutriSci's loss for the three-month period ended December 31, 2013;	(21,543)
Proceeds from assignment of the Senior Note	$ (1,092,500)
Changes in Carrying Value and Ownership Percentage for ChromaDex Corporation
Ownership percentage		4.90%	4.90%