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.

NATURAL SELECTION™ Retail Range

Natural Selection™

Premium Upcycled Fruit Fibres from Australia

Our Natural Selection™

Nature has already done the hard work.

Over millions of years, it has selected the most resilient, nutrient-rich, and functional compounds in plants.

But modern food systems strip much of that away.

At Natural Selection™, we don’t try to reinvent nutrition.

We restore it.

Using ingredients derived from whole plants and upcycled fibres, we create products that work with the body, not against it.

Because the best solutions aren’t invented.

They’re selected.

Conveniently available from Amazon Australia.

Our Range

Citrus (Orange)

High-pectin fibre from sustainably sourced Australian oranges. Excellent for moisture retention, emulsification and texture in baking, beverages and dairy alternatives.

Low sugar, low GI
Sustainable & upcycled
High fibre content

Red Apple

Versatile, nutrient-rich powder from sustainably sourced Australian apples. High in prebiotic fibre and pectin with a neutral taste — perfect for smoothies, baking and everyday nutrition.

Low sugar alternative
Sustainable & upcycled
Rich in antioxidants

Red Grape

Rescued from award-winning Australian wineries, this powder is naturally high in resveratrol and prebiotic fibre. Perfect for smoothies, yoghurt, sauces and functional blends.

No alcohol content
Sustainable & upcycled
Resveratrol-rich

Sugarcane

Rescued from an award-winning Australian distillery, this versatile ingredient is naturally high in slow-fermenting prebiotic fibre to support gut health and balanced blood sugar.

Low sugar content
Sustainable & upcycled
Gut microbiome support

White Grape

Rescued from award-winning Australian wineries, this powder delivers oligosaccharides for synergistic gut health benefits. Ideal for smoothies, yoghurt, oatmeal and sauces.

No alcohol content
Sustainable & upcycled
Gut microbiome support

Why Natural Selection™?

🇦🇺 Australian Provenance

Sourced from premium Australian farms and wineries with full traceability.

♻️ Upcycled & Sustainable

Rescued fruit pomace transformed into premium functional ingredients.

🌾 High Fibre

Naturally rich in prebiotic fibre to support gut health and digestion.

⭐ Clean Label

HACCP certified, allergen-free, non-GMO with zero additives.

Applications

Beverages: Smoothies, protein shakes, functional drinks
Bakery: Breads, muffins, cookies, cereals
Dairy & Alternatives: Yoghurt, plant-based products
Nutraceuticals: Supplements, wellness powders
Savoury: Sauces, marinades, meat alternatives, soups
Pet Nutrition: Functional treats and pet foods

Request Samples or Technical Documentation

Interested in formulating with Natural Selection™ fibres? We provide full technical specs, COAs, MSDS and sample packs for R&D.

Email: info@extracta.com.au
Web: www.extracta.com.au