Natural properties at the heart of Ennolys
What is a natural aromatic molecule?
An aromatic molecule is called natural when:
- An identified molecule occurs naturally
- A molecule is obtained by a natural process (physical, enzymatic or microbiological)
- A molecule is produced from natural raw materials (plant, animal or microbiological).
The European Union and the FDA regulate and define this designation (1334/2008 EU & 101.22 (3) FDA Regulation).
How do you know if a molecule is natural?
Analytical tools exist and make it possible to differentiate a natural molecule from a molecule resulting from chemical synthesis:
- Impurity analysis by GC-MS
- Analysis of the rotatory power of the molecule
- Chirality analysis of the molecule by GC-FID
- The isotopic deviation analysis of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen
Our quality department monitors the isotopic ratios of our raw materials, finished products and finished products on the market.