A functional ingredient that performs — and proves it.
PhytoBiome 50 and 100 give food and supplement manufacturers access to the world’s first whole-plant sugarcane prebiotic — with the scientific validation, regulatory compliance, and formulation flexibility to meet premium market demands.
Whether you’re developing a gut health supplement, a functional drink, a bakery line, or a processed meat product — we have an ingredient solution ready to go.
PhytoBiome 50 — for supplements and drinks.
PhytoBiome 50 is a smaller particle size format of PhytoBiome® for smoother textural performance in beverages, thickened liquids, protein powders, and health supplements. It is scientifically validated, regulatory-ready, and suitable for brands targeting digestive wellness, microbiome health, weight management support, or metabolic support.
Why PhytoBiome 50 in your product?
- 14 FSANZ notified Food-Health Relationships — ready to use on pack
- TGA ingredient ID for herbal and foods #95640 & #83538 — suitable for listed formulations
- Monash University Low FODMAP Certified™ — enables access to the IBS and gut-sensitivity market
- Scientific and clinical studies — regularity (92% positive impact), bloating (56% reported bloat ease), weight management (76% greater female weight plan success vs control)
- Neutral flavour and colour — formulates cleanly into powders, capsules, sachets, and RTD beverages
- 3-year shelf life — exceptional stability for finished product
- Trademarked ‘Powered by PhytoBiome®’ logo available for co-branded packaging
Inclusion rates
- Gut health — 1.5–2.0g per serve
- Gut health — 1–2 serves per day
- Healthy weight support — 2–3 serves per day
PhytoBiome 100 — for food manufacturing.
PhytoBiome 100 is an application-ready format of PhytoBiome® specifically engineered for food manufacturing — baked goods, processed meats, extrusion, and functional foods. At 1–3% inclusion, it delivers functional performance benefits alongside prebiotic nutrition — without affecting taste or colour.
What PhytoBiome 100 does in baked goods and food products:
- Manages moisture migration — extends freshness and reduces waste
- offset water binding premix with a 100% natural fibre
- Increases yields — more product per batch
- Increases stretch — improved dough handling and texture
- Increases shelf life — demonstrably longer product life
- Enhances gluten-free texture and taste — particularly valuable for GF bread and snack applications
- Integrates without gumminess — low viscosity, no processing disruption
- Heat stable and extrusion stable — suitable for a wide range of manufacturing processes
Inclusion rate
- 1–3% replacement of existing ingredients
How PhytoBiome® compares to other fibres in manufacturing.
The table below summarises performance across key manufacturing criteria. Green indicates optimal performance, amber is moderate or contextual, red indicates a limitation.
| Fibre | Water Holding / Yield | Shelf-life | Moisture Stability | Matrix Integration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PhytoBiome®
(Whole Plant)
|
Structured water retention
|
Improves softness & stability
|
Reduces free water
|
No gumminess
|
Low viscosity; heat stable
|
|
Inulin
|
Gel-based binding
|
Creaminess benefit
|
Moderate
|
Gel-forming
|
Viscosity increase
|
|
Guar / PHGG
|
Very high binding
|
Slows staling
|
Strong retention
|
Over-thickening risk
|
Viscosity spike
|
|
Psyllium
|
Extreme gel capacity
|
Retards staling
|
Strong
|
Heavy gel network
|
Mixing adjustments needed
|
|
Resistant Starch
|
Bulk binding
|
Improves crumb
|
Limited long-term
|
Supports starch
|
Heat stable
|
| Wheat Bran |
High (unstructured)
|
Dries crumb
|
Poor retention
|
Coarse
|
Grit risk
|
|
Methylcellulose
|
Moderate binding
|
Freeze-thaw stable
|
Controls syneresis
|
Thermal gel
|
Heat activation needed
|
White label and co-branded options.
HFS offers white-label and co-branded formulations powered by PhytoBiome®. Our existing formulation catalogue covers gut health supplements, synbiotic blends, and functional food formats. New formulations can be developed in partnership.
Blending and packing services can be facilitated through partners Healthyroo.
Talk to us about your product.
Whether you need a sample, a formulation consultation, or a commercial supply discussion — the HFS team is ready.