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.

Australian Apple Fibre Powder

AUSTRALIAN APPLE FIBRE POWDER

Apple fibre made for better formulations

An Australian, upcycled fibre ingredient made from apple processing surplus, with a mild flavour and useful water-binding and texturising properties.

Australian grown · HACCP-accredited facility · Batch traceability

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Australian Apple Fibre for Product Development

Bulk ingredient supply and formulation support for brands and manufacturers.

Functional fibre, locally sourced

Give Australian apples a second life

Our apple fibre powder is made from apple processing surplus from the juice and cider industry. Dried and milled apple material becomes a useful ingredient for food, beverage, nutrition and pet health product development.

Apple fibre brings dietary fibre, including pectin, and can be evaluated for water binding, texture and moisture retention. Its mild flavour can make it a practical option across different product formats.

Ask our team for a sample and available technical information to test it in your own formulation.

Functionality

Dietary fibre enrichment
Water binding and moisture retention
Texture and viscosity support
Mild apple flavour profile
Upcycled Australian apple source

Quality

HACCP-accredited facility
Full batch traceability

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Formulation flexibility

Explore apple fibre in bakery, snacks, beverages and more.

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Clean-label ingredient

Apple-derived fibre with a mild sensory profile.

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Circular by design

Made from Australian apple processing surplus.

Applications

Apple fibre can be evaluated in bakery products, snacks and cereals, beverages, yoghurts and dairy alternatives, plant-based foods, nutrition blends and pet health products. Performance and inclusion levels depend on the finished product and your formulation goals.

Built for NPD teams

Move from concept to trial with a sample and supporting information. Our team can help assess the right starting point for your application and discuss how apple fibre compares with other fibre options.

Functional properties and application guidance

Batch-specific quality documentation on request

Nutritional and technical information on request

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Frequently asked questions

What is the recommended inclusion rate?

Inclusion rates vary by application and desired outcome. Contact our team for a starting point based on your formulation.

Can I get technical and allergen documentation?

Ask our team for available specifications, nutritional information, batch documents and an allergen statement.

How does apple fibre compare with citrus or sugarcane fibre?

The best fit depends on your application, desired texture and sensory profile. Our team can help compare options for your formulation.

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