NutriLeads has launched an organic version of its BeniCaros ingredient. The upcycled prebiotic carrot fiber is now available for foods, supplements, and beverages.
 
BeniCaros is a soluble fiber known as Rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) which has been evidenced in human clinical studies to beneficially modulate immune response. It has a dual mechanism of action in which it accelerates and strengthens cellular and gut-initiated immune responses, and has been linked to significant reductions in the severity and duration of cold symptoms.
 
“BeniCaros is earth friendly, people friendly, and clean label,” said Joana Carneiro, NutriLeads CEO. “Organic certification expands BeniCaros’ versatility as an immune support solution for a broad range of products in the nearly $200 billion global organic food and beverage market.”
 
Organic certification of the ingredient assures manufacturers and formulators that the ingredient production adheres to standards covering seeds, soil conditions, weed and pest management, storage, and recordkeeping.
 
According to NutriLeads, BeniCaros has a fully-traceable supply chain and is manufactured using a proprietary, natural extraction and purification process that utilizes only water. BeniCaros organic was certified by SKAL, the national organization in the Netherlands that ensures compliance with EU organic regulations. Under an equivalency agreement, products certified to EU or USDA organic standards may be sold, labeled, and represented as organic within the European Union and the U.S.
 
BeniCaros is off-white in color, water soluble, odorless, tasteless, and pH- and heat-stable. It is also Kosher, Halal, non-GMO, vegan, and vegetarian.