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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Red + White Grape Synergy for Functional Nutrition

The Whole Grape Advantage — Antioxidant + Prebiotic Synergy

A carbon-negative, up-cycled ingredient crafted from organic Australian red and white grapes. Unlock next-generation functionality in food, beverage, and nutraceutical formulations.

Extracta’s Dual Grape Bioactive Blend™ unites the antioxidant power of red grape pomace with the prebiotic and polyphenol benefits of white grape pomace.
Produced at Extracta’s low-heat Murwillumbah facility, this blend represents the pinnacle of Australian circular nutrition — turning rescued winery pomace into a potent, functional ingredient.

100% Australian-grown and produced
Certified Organic, Vegan, Non-GMO
FSANZ compliant
Carbon-negative, sustainably up-cycled

Functional Benefits

Comprehensive Antioxidant Matrix	Gut & Microbiome Support	Beauty-from-Within Synergy
Rich in anthocyanins, resveratrol, and flavonols to neutralise oxidative stress and support cardiovascular and cellular function.	Dual grape fibres and polyphenols act as prebiotics, increasing SCFA production and supporting balanced microbiota.	Phenolic acids and flavonols protect collagen integrity, promote skin radiance, and reduce oxidative ageing.

Additional Benefits:

Supports metabolic and vascular health
Enhances liver detoxification
Contributes natural fibre for digestive wellness

Technical Profile

Attribute	Specification
Appearance	Fine rose-tan powder
Moisture	<10%
Water-holding capacity	3–5× dry weight
Particle size	≥90% <300 µm
Bulk density	0.35–0.7 g/cm³
Recommended ratio	60% Red Grape : 40% White Grape
Shelf life	24 months (cool, dry storage)

Format Options:

1 kg pouch
10 kg food service bag
20 kg bulk carton

Application Ideas

Functional Foods: Smoothies, muesli bars, baking blends
Beverages: Antioxidant drinks, hydration sachets, mocktails
Nutraceuticals: Longevity, metabolic, and gut health powders
Cosmeceuticals: Collagen and beauty-from-within blends
Animal Health: Equine and pet supplements for microbiome and coat health

Ideal for formulators seeking a clean-label, multi-functional Australian ingredient.

Sustainability Impact

Each kilogram of Dual Grape Bioactive Blend™ rescues approximately 10 kg of winery pomace from landfill.

By closing the loop between agriculture and nutrition, Extracta prevents carbon emissions and preserves valuable plant bioactives.

Sustainability Highlights:

Circular economy manufacturing
Low-heat, chemical-free process
Carbon-negative facility in Murwillumbah, NSW

Build your next innovation with the full spectrum of grape bioactives — sustainably sourced, scientifically validated, and 100% Australian.

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