Proof of Usefulness Report

Tangelo

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+663
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Tangelo (jointangelo.com) is a legitimate, high-traction platform in the 'Food as Medicine' space, offering medically tailored meals and food benefits integrated with healthcare and insurance providers. External verification confirms significant traction, including a $150M debt facility (HSBC), the acquisition of Diet ID, and partnerships with Vitality. However, the project submission itself was of very low quality, containing vague claims ('audience reach: everyone'), exaggerated user counts ('most people'), and confusing financial data ('marketcap: 17000000'). The high score reflects the verifiable real-world value and institutional backing of the company, while the penalty in Response Quality reflects the poor submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+150
Technical Innovation+105
Evidence Of Traction+200
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+780
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+663

Project Details

Project URL
Description
It’s not that we don’t have enough healthy food. It’s that too many Americans can’t access it. Tangelo is a turnkey food benefits solution for government, healthcare, insurers, and employers who want to give their members better access to healthy food.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline