Benicaros® the Precision Prebiotic
Elevate your gut and immune health products with our plant-based, low-dose & upcycled Benicaros® precision prebiotic fiber.
It trains the innate immune system to respond smarter, faster and stronger and it improves the gut microbiome composition in every type of gut ecosystem.
The Gut Microbiome & Its Impact On Our Health
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The Gut Microbiome and Human Health.
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What are Precision Prebiotics and why does fiber structure matter?
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The Benefits of the Precision Prebiotic: Benicaros
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Innovating in the health nutrition market
It's hard to stand out in the crowded market of immune and gut health products. People are learning more about gut health and the microbiome, making 'biotics' very popular. But, there's a catch: 'biotics' work differently for everyone because of our unique gut microbiomes. Also, traditional prebiotic fibers are known to sometimes cause gut discomfort and bloating. Plus, they can be tricky to use in products due to their large serving size, off-taste, strong odor or poor solubility. Benicaros® solves each and every one of these challenges whilst benefitting gut and immune health...
The sweet spot in gut & immune health product innovation
Benicaros® is a groundbreaking precision prebiotic fiber that enables you to innovate with products that offer multiple health benefits and meet all consumer expectations regarding planet friendliness, naturalness and taste at the same time.
it's a precision prebiotic fiber that is plant-based and upcycled from carrot pomace - a side-stream of carrot juice production.
it’s low dose with a daily serving size of as low as 300 mg*. It's also easy to formulate in a wide range of functional food, drinks and dietary supplements.
it trains the innate immune system to respond faster, smarter and stronger.
it specifically and consistently stimulates beneficial gut bacteria and their metabolites in every type of gut ecosystem. Leading to several health benefits and helping you to fulfill your brand promise to all your customers.
it's applicable to a broad range of products thanks to its favorable formulation properties: water soluble, heat and pH-stable with little to no negative impact on taste, texture or odor of the finished product.
it meets consumer expectations, like natural, upcycled, clinically proven, clean label, kosher, etc.
Consumers realise that good health starts in the gut microbiome
What is Benicaros
Benicaros® is a first-of-its-kind plant-based, precision prebiotic fiber ingredient, which at a daily serving size of as low as 300 mg trains innate immune cells to respond faster, smarter and stronger, whilst robustly and consistently stimulating beneficial gut bacteria, in every type of gut microbiome ecosystem.
It is a polysaccharide (fiber) known as cRG-I (rhamnogalacturonan-I) derived from upcycled carrot pomace. And thanks to its attractive formulation properties, it is applicable in a broad range of dietary supplements and functional food and beverages.
Since its introduction in 2021, Benicaros has won several industry awards.
How Benicaros works
Clinical research demonstrates Benicaros®’ dual mechanism of action both trains faster, smarter and stronger innate immune responses and selectively increases the growth of beneficial microbes in the core gut microbiota common to most people.
It accomplishes these twin goals with significantly less gas production – a normal byproduct of fiber fermentation – than traditional prebiotics.
What sets Benicaros apart from other prebiotics?
What makes this fiber so unique, is the complexity of its structure. This ‘just right’ structure enables our ingredient to precisely modulate the gut microbiota composition so that it leads not only to a healthier gut ecosystem, but also enables various health benefits, this is why we call it a precision prebiotic.
Inspirational formulation concepts
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Functional foods and beverages
Consumers are turning towards functional foods to incorporate health-beneficial ingredients into their daily routine and to meet their wellness goals.
Benicaros® can be easily formulated into varying functional foods and beverages such as snacks,
sports drinks, health shots, cereals and nutritional bars, to meet the convenience and variety needs of busy adults.
Protein- or cereal bars
Shakes or powders
Functional (dairy) beverages
Cereals
Supplements
A recent survey demonstrated that 69% of global dietary supplement users regularly take supplements to support their immune health⁴. Supplements remain in demand as consumers adopt a holistic approach to immune health, focusing on healthy eating and exercise.
Benicaros® is a scientifically substantiated precision prebiotic fiber, a solution that can easily be incorporated and combined with micronutrients into a variety of dietary supplements in different formats such as gummies, capsules, tablets, sachets and cubes that will suit consumer’s lifestyle.
4.DSM Consumer Immunity Panel, March 2021
Tablets
Powder sticks or sachets
Gummies
Capsules
Products formulated with Benicaros
Orra is a daily gut health superblend which combines carrot prebiotic, broccoli concentrate, and targeted probiotics to support your digestive balance naturally. It helps to reinforce the body's natural responses to oxidative stress and supports the balance of gut flora and maintains the gut barrier.
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Products formulated with Benicaros
EcoBloom by body ecology offers multi-functional health benefits in a convenient, tasteless powder formula that blends easily in smoothies, soups, sauces, dressings, baked goods and healthy desserts.
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Products formulated with Benicaros
GBX Burn by amare is a synergistic blend of natural herbs, spices and amino acids that have been clinically studied to increase calorie burn and support weight management.
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Products formulated with Benicaros
AIPRE Earth Defense Force is an innovative dietary supplement designed to optimize the body’s immune defenses. Its primary ingredient is Benicaros. Furthermore, it has 6 key nutrients: curcumin, camellia leaf extract, okra extract, onion extract, whole food yeast concentrate D
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Products formulated with Benicaros
IMMUNE ACTIVATOR by Well Traveled aims to keep travelers well while on the road. It's an easy-to-dissolve powder format packaged in daily serving sachets for ease of consumption during travels.
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