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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2019
Lease
Tenant improvements	$ 70
Rent expense	791	$ 729
Royalty
Royalty expense including license maintenance fees	1,700	$ 1,000
Supply Agreement with Nestle
Up front payment received			$ 4,000
Additional Launch Fees to receive			$ 6,000
Minimum [Member]
Lease
Monthly lease payment	4
Monthly lease payments for additional office space	25
Royalty
Minimum yearly royalty payments	$ 10
Royalty percentage range	200.00%
Maximum [Member]
Lease
Monthly lease payment	$ 48
Monthly lease payments for additional office space	27
Royalty
Minimum yearly royalty payments	$ 150
Royalty percentage range	500.00%