Violet glass.
A miracle proven by science

What is the secret of MIRON’s violet glass? Why does our violet-colored glass preserve natural products longer than any other glass color? And longer than any plastic or aluminum packaging too. In some cases, a shelf life that is three times longer. How is this even possible? These are the questions we are asked by new customers. And they’re very good questions! The only way to answer them is with evidence and facts. Using experiments, tests and science to prove that the “wonder” we claim is true.

We are continuously researching the effects on natural products stored in our glass. Many of our customers also carry out tests in their own laboratories. In our opinion, there is no such thing as too much evidence. MIRON decided to approach ENERLAB, one of the most exciting and forward-thinking laboratories in France. ENERLAB developed new scientific tools and even a new measuring system (CKREM) to help producers, distributors and marketers to measure the energy and aromatic value of their products. And many other things besides. ENERLAB is an officially accredited company, recognized by the Ministry of Scientific Research and the French government.

From biophotons to a longer shelf life

ENERLAB believes that sunlight is the most important part of its measuring. Cells of almost all plants and animals are in need of light. The energy of ultraviolet light (UVA), violet and infrared frequencies (IR) seems to play a vital role in the overall quality of food and natural products. Where visible light seems to lead to degradation and oxidation, therewith causing the decay of nutrients and loss of smell, color and taste.

The study by ENERLAB focused on measuring both the emissions of biophotons of natural products as well as the number of biophotons in products packed in containers of different colors of glass and plastic. If you’re not familiar with biophotons, they are the invisible light emitted and absorbed by all living cells, including cells from the human body. Food and natural products with a higher amount of biophotons and with higher biophoton emissions are more healthy and can be stored for a longer period, which is scientifically intriguing and commercially interesting.

Seven different products were chosen for these breakthrough experiments, including organic wine, extra virgin olive oil and water-based organic lavender. All products were stored in various colored glasses and plastic containers, including MIRON's violet glass. All products were handled under the same laboratory-controlled conditions, all exposed to the same amount of sunlight.

The results were really quite amazing. After a 74-day period the impact of sunlight on the different products with different packaging, was clearly visible. From the 27 different samples taken, ENERLAB’s study showed that the product degradation was strongest in the transparent glass and plastic packaging. Especially the plastic packaging. Products in the black and amber glass fared better, but still showed various levels of degradation. These results alone, demonstrated something scientifically significant: the influence and importance of the color and the material of the containers.

The other major finding of this study was the increase in biophotons in violet glass, over a period of time. In other words, the goodness and quality in the product improved. Only violet glass increased the level of biophotonic emissions from 10 to 100%. The scientific study by ENERLAB makes it abundantly clear that packaging is the key to the preservation and quality of food and natural products. It’s also clear, that MIRON’s violet glass is leading in this field.

Of course, MIRON is delighted by these results, but it remains a process of continual improvement. Forever bettering our glass-making procedures and offering our customers the best service possible. Aesthetics and design matter to us too. We offer the best of both worlds. Beautiful glass that is also the most effective way to protect and preserve your natural products.