Carbon-14 analysis guarantees the authenticity, quality and conformity of food products by measuring the proportion of biobased materials and detecting any adulteration.
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Carbon-14 concentration is the main indicator for determining the biobased carbon content of agri-food products. This radiocarbon analysis analysis is carried out at every stage of the manufacturing process, to verify the absence of undeclared synthetic components or adulteration.
To ensure accurate and complete service, CIRAM laboratories comply with the following quality control procedures in the agri-food sector:
Carbon-14 and stable isotope stable isotope analysis to assess the composition and origin of food additives, including natural flavors, fragrances and colorants. We provide :
Radiocarbon analysis of essential oils will enable us to differentiate between natural and synthetic components. In fact, it will measure the concentration of bio-sourced carbon in relation to petro-sourced carbon. CIRAM's scientific teams are able to identify adulteration of just 1%.
CIRAM laboratories offer you a fast, reliable service for the analysis of your food additives.
Flavors and fragrances are crucial issues in the food industry. Natural variants are much more expensive, so it's important to evaluate and verify your raw materials and inputs.
Carbon-14 analysis can be used to distinguish a naturally-occurring flavor (radiocarbon concentration 100) from a synthetic flavor (concentration 0). However, radiocarbon analysis must be coupled with stable carbon isotope analysis to differentiate vanillin from vanilla from vanillin from lignin, for example.
Natural colorants are prized for their organoleptic properties and their positive impact on consumer perception. However, fraudulent substitution with synthetic pigments is an industrial reality.
Radiocarbon analysis can certify the natural origin of food colorants by measuring their carbon-14 content , and identify synthetic colorants even in the presence of complex mixtures.
CIRAM laboratories stand out for their cutting-edge scientific expertise in radiocarbon analysis, guaranteeing accurate, rapid quality control in line with international standards. Thanks to our carbon-14 analysis method, we provide a rigorous and reliable assessment of the biobased carbon content of your agri-food products.
Our approach follows reference standards such as ASTM D6866 and EN 16640, ensuring that your products comply with European and international regulatory requirements.
CIRAM can help you analyze, certify and optimize your food products. Take advantage of the expertise of the European leader in radiocarbon analysis and request your study on our website.
Contact our teamsRadiocarbon analysis measures carbon-14 content, enabling us to distinguish bio-sourced carbon from fossil carbon, essential for verifying the authenticity of agri-food products.
This enables us to check that our products comply with international standards, and to guarantee their natural origin.
All products containing organic materials, such as flavorings, essential oils and food additives, can be analyzed.
Results are delivered within 10 working days, enabling rapid decision-making.
You can easily get in touch with our teams via our website. Click on the "Contact our teams" button for more information or to request a customized study.
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