Prebiotic Blend

Sustainably Up-Cycled + Australian + Bioactive

A whole-food blend of five rescued Australian crops, gently processed and milled into a single, versatile prebiotic fibre powder. Free-flowing, pale purple, and built from surplus sugarcane, grape, apple, sorghum, and beetroot—nothing synthetic, nothing wasted.

The Blend

Our Prebiotic Blend brings together five whole-food fibre sources, each rescued from Australian agricultural surplus and processed using our low-temperature drying method to preserve their natural nutrition:

• Sugarcane stem
• Organic Chardonnay grape
• Red sorghum
• Apple pomace
• Whole beetroot
  

Combined, they deliver a fibre-dense, bioactive-rich ingredient suited to food manufacturing, functional beverages, and nutraceutical applications—backed by a full product specification and FSANZ-compliant sourcing.

Why These Ingredients

Sugarcane stem contributes a whole-plant, cell-wall-intact fibre that research has shown behaves differently to standard bagasse by-product fibre. Whole-plant virgin sugarcane fibre has been studied for its prebiotic capacity to support a healthy gut microbial balance and promote the fermentation processes that generate beneficial short-chain fatty acids in the gut.  Rich in cellulose and hemicellulose, supporting gut microbiome health and SCFA production. Low FODMAP suitable — gentle, uniform fermentation suitable for sensitive digestive systems, without the bloating often associated with psyllium or inulin.

Chardonnay grape pomace is rich in oligosaccharides and postbiotic compounds (short-chain fatty acids, enzymes, organic acids) that support gut health and immunity. Polyphenol rich polyphenols and antioxidant compounds plus soluble and insoluble fibre.

Red sorghum brings a distinctive antioxidant profile to the blend. Red and pigmented sorghum varieties are notably high in polyphenols and unique plant pigments, and are recognised for antioxidant activity comparable to many fruits and vegetables, alongside a naturally gluten-free fibre contribution.

Apple pomace is a source of pectin—a soluble fibre well studied for its role in digestive health. Pectin forms a gel-like structure in the gut that supports bowel regularity, acts as a prebiotic to nourish beneficial gut bacteria, and has been associated in research with healthy cholesterol metabolism.  Supports gut microbiome health and digestive wellness — contains high concentrations of natural antioxidants, including quercetin glycosides, phloridzin, and phenolic acids (chlorogenic acid)

Whole beetroot adds natural fibre, colour, and a broad mineral and folate contribution. In the human studies to date, beetroot supplementation has been reported to reduce blood pressure, attenuate inflammation, avert oxidative stress, preserve endothelial function and restore cerebrovascular haemodynamics.*

Extracta's whole-food matrix approach means these benefits come from the intact plant material—not an isolated extract—consistent with our circular nutrition philosophy of using the whole crop, not just a fraction of it.

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