| Cover | Oct. 30, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 30, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-14468 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PURE BIOSCIENCE, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001006028 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 33-0530289 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 771 Jamacha Rd |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | #512 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | El Cajon |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92019 |
| City Area Code | (619) |
| Local Phone Number | 596-8600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
