Quality & Traceability
The plants from which we extract our molecules are endemic (specifically from) many regions of the world. We select the ingredients and raw materials for their intrinsic qualities, their integrity and the certifications of their producers. We make this selection on a case-by-case basis according to the qualities of each supplier and in exclusive consideration of the intrinsic qualities of the materials and systematic counter-analyses guarantee their integrity (heavy metals, pesticides, etc.).
Product traceability
The places of growth of the plants and compounds that we use are traced and the processes of preparation of these are certified by our suppliers. Our products are guaranteed to be of natural origin and GMO-free.
Integrity of raw materials: Double control by independent French laboratories
A drastic quality control process is carried out throughout the design, formulation and production sequence of our original formulations. From the first samples to the manufacturing analysis related to the extraction of materials, from the prototypes to the finished products subjected to the strictest rules of the most demanding legislation in the world, and the systematic counter-analysis by independent French laboratories such as Eurofins, the main ingredient company seeks in the most reasoned and efficient way to deliver the best possible product.
Each supplier is required to provide us with detailed analyses of possible heavy metal, pesticide, hydrocarbon and microbial contamination. Although such guarantees are not mandatory but are obvious, it is imperative to verify and qualify the concentrations of active ingredients in order to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of our products.
Each shipment is accompanied by a certificate of contamination (pesticide, metals, hydrocarbons, etc.) issued by the partner. These analyses are themselves subject to counter-analysis by an independent French laboratory (Eurofins) specialized in very fine detection thresholds.
The research of the main ingredient company ® has focused on the development of a process ensuring a perfect release of phycocyanin and its concentration at levels ensuring the full expression of its effects
Values extrapolated between the tested molecules or extracts and the finished product.
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specifications |
Eurofins control |
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Pb (lead) |
<2ppm |
0.23 (± 0.07) mg/kg |
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As (arsenic) |
<2ppm |
<0,0006 mg/kg |
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Hg (mercury) |
<1ppm |
<0,00006 mg/kg |
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Cd (cadmium) |
<1ppm |
<0,00006 mg/kg (non détecté) |
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(a) Benzo(a)pyrene |
0.0096 (± 0.0.0048) μg/kg |
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(a) Benzo-(a)-anthracene |
0.0084 (± 0.0036) μg/kg |
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(a) Benzo(b)fluoranthene |
<0,006 μg/kg (non détecté) |
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(a) Chrysene |
0.0156 (± 0.006) μg/kg |
All pesticides are screened by GC / MS or LC/MS/MS (LOQ * mg / kg)
The significant concentration of ω X12 (12g/litre) shows the full effects of phycocyanine
The values are extrapolated between the tested molecules or extracts and the finished product.
| Lead | 0.0005 mg/kg |
| Cadmium | 0.0008 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | 0.0006 mg/kg |
| Mercury | 0.0001 mg/kg |
| copper | 0.012 mg/kg |
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(a) Benzo(a)pyrene |
(not detected) |
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(a) Benzo-(a)-anthracene |
(not detected) |
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(a) Benzo(b)fluoranthene |
(not detected) |
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|
(a) Chrysene |
(not detected) |
The exceptional concentration of Phycocyanine ω X35 (35g/liter) makes it suitable for specific contexts such as the accompaniment of situations of pronounced fragility and the search for increased performance (high-level athletes, training phase and particularly demanding events, marathon, Ironman, long-distance trek, etc).
The values are extrapolated between the tested molecules or extracts and the finished product.
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/kg |
| Cadmium | 0.0023 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | 0.0018 mg/kg |
| Mercury | 0.0002 mg/kg |
| copper | 0.0336 mg/kg |
|
(a) Benzo(a)pyrene |
(not detected) |
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|
(a) Benzo-(a)-anthracene |
(not detected) |
|
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(a) Benzo(b)fluoranthene |
(not detected) |
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|
(a) Chrysene |
(not detected) |
concentration & qualification of natural assets
It is within this framework that we have chosen to include in our charter of good practice a systematic analysis by independent French laboratories each time we receive a raw material. This guarantees the use of materials that meet legal standards, but also and above all, meet strict internal specifications in terms of concentration and integrity of the active ingredients. Whether it is the strict release of phycobiliproteins from the thylakoid, the balance between them (c-phycocyanine, phycoerythrin and allophycocyanine), or the distribution of the various metabolites between curcuminoids, the analyses we carry out aim to stabilize and improve the balances created between the various compounds selected.
These analyses are mainly performed by Eurofins, an expert in contaminant research.
"the main ingredient company requires cross-checking by independent laboratories to ensure the use of materials that perfectly meet legal standards as well as its own specifications."
Production quality control
At the end of the production process, microbiological contamination tests guarantee the perfect quality of the finished product and the respect of the production process requirements.
Thus, for each bottle of the main ingredient company®, the benefits of the molecules that we reveal are guaranteed by 4 points of traceability and tests for your greater safety.
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