{"product_id":"prebiotic-blend","title":"Prebiotic Blend","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSustainably Up-Cycled + Australian + Bioactive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSugarcane stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrganic Chardonnay grape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRed sorghum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eApple pomace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWhole beetroot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCombined, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1887\/6476\/files\/sugarcane_husk_zero_sugar.png?v=1786079505\" alt=\"\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1887\/6476\/files\/chardonnay.png?v=1786079557\" alt=\"\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1887\/6476\/files\/sorghum.png?v=1786079996\" alt=\"\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1887\/6476\/files\/apple_fibre.png?v=1786079996\" alt=\"\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1887\/6476\/files\/beetroot.png?v=1786079996\" alt=\"\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhy These Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugarcane stem\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich in cellulose and hemicellulose, supporting gut microbiome health and SCFA production. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow FODMAP suitable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— gentle, uniform fermentation suitable for sensitive digestive systems, without the bloating often associated with psyllium or inulin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay grape pomace \u003c\/strong\u003eis \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich in oligosaccharides and postbiotic compounds (short-chain fatty acids, enzymes, organic acids) that support gut health and immunity.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePolyphenol rich polyphenols and antioxidant compounds plus s\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eoluble and insoluble fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRed sorghum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApple pomace\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSupports gut microbiome health and digestive wellness — contains high concentrations of natural antioxidants, including quercetin glycosides, phloridzin, and phenolic acids (chlorogenic acid)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole beetroot\u003c\/strong\u003e adds natural fibre, colour, and a broad mineral and folate contribution. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 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.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtracta'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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4425174\/#B97-nutrients-07-02801\"\u003eRef\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Extracta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53969492050236,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1887\/6476\/files\/PrebioticSmoothieBowl.png?v=1786081856","url":"https:\/\/extracta.com.au\/products\/prebiotic-blend","provider":"Extracta: The Circular Nutrition Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}