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 Citrus Fibre - AustCitrFbr

AUSTRALIAN CITRUS FIBRE - "AustCitFbr"

A natural citrus fibre for better formulations

A clean-label, unbleached ingredient with water-binding and emulsifying functionality for food, beverage and nutrition products.

Australian grown · HACCP-accredited facility · Batch traceability

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Australian Citrus Fibre for Food & Beverage Formulation

Bulk supply and formulation support for product developers and manufacturers.

Functional fibre, locally sourced

Citrus fibre made for product development

Our citrus fibre is sourced from Australian citrus and gently processed without chemical bleaching. It retains its natural composition and offers functional value across food, beverage, nutraceutical and pet health applications.

Its water-binding, texturising and stabilising properties can help teams develop for desirable texture, moisture retention and product stability, while supporting clean-label reformulation.

Each batch is traceable back to source. Ask our team for technical information and a sample to assess it in your own formulation.

Functionality

Water-binding and moisture retention
Viscosity and texture support
Emulsion stability and mouthfeel
Fibre enrichment
Unbleached, Australian-sourced ingredient

Quality

HACCP-accredited facility
Full batch traceability

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Formulation flexibility

A versatile fibre for a range of food and beverage applications.

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Clean-label ingredient

Naturally and gently processed without chemical bleaching.

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Circular by design

Upcycled from Australian citrus processing surplus.

Applications

Citrus fibre can be evaluated in bakery products, meat and plant-based alternatives, sauces and condiments, beverages, dairy alternatives, nutraceuticals and pet health products. Performance and inclusion levels depend on the product and formulation goals.

Built for NPD teams

Get the information your team needs to move from concept to trial. Our technical team can help assess the right starting point for your application and provide supporting documentation.

Functional properties and application guidance

Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis

Nutritional and regulatory information on request

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Frequently asked questions

What is the recommended inclusion rate?

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

Can I get technical documentation?

Yes. Ask our team for available technical specifications, nutritional information and batch documentation.

How does citrus fibre compare with apple or sugarcane fibre?

The best fit depends on your application and the functionality you need. Our team can help compare options for your formulation.

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