Analytical approaches

Our authenticity analyses are "tailor-made" for each product and include both conventional and advanced methods, selected to check for likely adulteration practices.

Our authenticity testing toolbox

Non-targeted screening tests

AIMS : to control the global conformity of an ingredient, by comparing its spectral fingerprint to a reference database. These testing indicate adulterations or reveal anomalies in the assayed sample (even emerging fraud !)

Methods	Advantages
NMR* Profiling	Obtains whole matrices fingerprint Covers a large scope of potential issues Detects counterfeiting, mislabelling or quality deviation Provides a quick response even when a large number of samples has to be analyzed
Chromatography coupled with High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (LC/GC-HRMS)	Narrows down the possible chemical formulas of a unknown compound Capable of separating mass fragments at the fifth decimal place (exact mass) where MS/MS instrumentation was limited to single-digit mass unit

* Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

Targeted analyse tests

AIM : to focus on known adulteration markers

Methods	Advantages
Composition analyses (Wet chemistry and chromatographic methods)	Identification & quantification of defined compounds
Stable Isotopes analyses (SNIF-NMR and IRMS* methods)	Identification of molecules origin Detect adulteration of the main product components
Molecular Biology techniques	Identification of species, varieties, etc
Flavour analyses (GC-MS quantitative profile and chiral analysis)	Pack specially designed for aroma analysis

** Site-Specific Natural Isotope Fractionation-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

*** Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry

Frequent requests

Sugar addition
Water addition
Botanical origin
Geographical origin
Fruit content
Undeclared additives
Labelling check
Naturality (high value compounds)
Purity (high value compounds)
Production process

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