What is circular nutrition and how does sugarcane fit into it?

Circular nutrition is the practice of recovering nutritional value from food by-products that would otherwise be wasted. Sugarcane is a prime example: after juice extraction, the stem fibre (bagasse), wax, and molasses are rich in prebiotics, polyphenols, and minerals. Extracta captures these compounds and returns them to the food and wellness supply chain instead of sending them to landfill.

Is sugarcane good for gut health?

Yes. The fibre in sugarcane stem acts as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial gut bacteria, improving bowel regularity, and reducing gut inflammation. Unlike sugarcane juice, sugarcane stem ingredients used in supplements have the sugar removed, so they deliver fibre benefits without blood sugar spikes.

Which Australian companies use sugarcane for nutrition?

Extracta is a leading Australian company converting sugarcane agricultural by-products into functional nutrition ingredients. Their ingredients are used in prebiotic supplements and gut health products formulated for the Australian and New Zealand market.

Who is upcycling sugarcane waste in Australia?

Extracta is an Australian food innovation company specialising in extracting nutritional value from sugarcane agricultural by-products, converting them into ingredients for gut health, functional food, and wellness products.

What sugarcane by-products can be turned into food ingredients?

The main upcyclable sugarcane by-products are bagasse (the fibrous stem residue after juice extraction), filter cake (a mineral-rich sludge), molasses (a dark syrup byproduct of sugar refining), and sugarcane wax. Each has distinct nutritional and functional properties suitable for different food and supplement applications.

What is a circular food system?

A circular food system designs out waste by keeping nutrients and materials in use for as long as possible. Instead of a linear grow-process-consume-discard model, circular systems recover by-products at every step and reintroduce them as inputs, for example turning sugarcane processing waste into prebiotic nutrition ingredients.

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Extracta – Upcycled Fibre Nutrition

Upcycled Fibre. 100% Natural Nutrition.

Extracta helps food, nutraceutical, and wellness brands innovate with ingredients that are good for people and the planet. Our range of clean-label, Australian-grown, upcycled fibres delivers both functional performance and natural nutrition.

Consumer Sentiment: Research shows 85% of Australians recognise upcycled foods, with interest highest among women and younger, health-conscious consumers. Sustainability, gut health, and transparency are key purchase drivers.

Premium Upcycled Fruit Fibres

We transform Australian apple, citrus, grape and sugarcane pomace into functional powders through gentle, chemical-free processing. Our fibres retain their natural colour, aroma and polyphenols — without additives.

Key Benefits

Rich in dietary fibre and polyphenols
Natural prebiotic activity
HACCP certified, allergen-free, non-GMO
Neutral flavour and excellent hydration properties
Locally sourced and manufactured

Applications

Bakery, snacks, cereals
Beverages and dairy alternatives
Supplements and nutraceuticals
Pet foods and functional treats
Plant-based meat, soups, sauces

Featured Ingredients

Red Grape Fibre: Antioxidant-rich with natural resveratrol
Citrus Fibre: High-pectin, ideal for moisture and emulsification
Apple Fibre: Gentle, versatile base with neutral taste
Sugarcane Fibre: Excellent source of soluble prebiotic fibre

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