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.

Apple Fibre Powder

Premium apple fibre is sourced exclusively from Australian apples. Our apple fibre powder is a clean-label, sustainable ingredient that delivers exceptional functional benefits and supports digestive health for food, beverage, nutraceutical, and pet health applications. Powdered apple pomace is a nutrient-dense, high-fiber, and antioxidant-rich byproduct of the apple juice and cider industry, consisting of dried, ground peels, seeds, pulp, and stems. Its unique composition makes it a versatile ingredient for enhancing the nutritional profile, texture, and stability of food, beverage, and nutraceutical products

Key Features

High-quality prebiotic fibre from Australian apples. Rich in dietary fiber (up to 65% on a dry weight basis, mostly insoluble but with significant pectin), polyphenols (antioxidants), minerals (potassium, calcium, iron), and vitamins E and C
Supports gut microbiome health and digestive wellness. C ontains high concentrations of natural antioxidants, including quercetin glycosides, phloridzin, and phenolic acids (chlorogenic acid).
Excellent water-binding and texturising properties
Mild, pleasant flavour profile
100% Australian provenance with full traceability
Science-backed functional and health benefits. Dietary fiber aids in reducing postprandial glucose spikes and enhances satiety, assisting in appetite control.

Applications

Bakery products (bread, muffins, cakes). It can delay the staling process in bread.
Snacks and cereals (energy bars, granolas)
Beverage formulations (smoothies, functional drinks). Acts as a natural stabilizer in yogurts and yogurt drinks, reducing whey separation (syneresis), increasing viscosity, and creating a firmer, more consistent texture.
Dietary supplements (prebiotic powders, wellness blends)
Plant-based foods and meat alternatives
Dairy and dairy alternatives. Possesses high water-holding capacity (WHC), swelling, and gelling properties (due to pectin), acting as a natural thickener and stabiliser.
Pet health products

Technical Specifications

Complete technical documentation available including:

Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Nutritional profile
Functional properties data
Regulatory compliance documentation

Health Benefits

Promotes healthy gut microbiome
Supports digestive health and regularity
Prebiotic properties for beneficial bacteria
Aids in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels
Supports overall wellness

Sustainability

Our apple fibre powder is produced from Australian apples through an upcycling process that transforms fruit processing by-products into a valuable functional ingredient, supporting circular economy principles and reducing food waste.

Australian apple fibre is considered superior due to strict food safety standards, minimal chemical usage, and high-quality, sustainable cultivation practices. The industry utilises advanced processing for high-prebiotic, nutrient-dense products,, supported by a clean environment

Wholesale Inquiries

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