TopGum introduces synbiotic gummies with novel prebiotic matrix
TopGum Industries has unveiled its latest functional gummy innovation called Gummiotics™, which combines probiotics and postbiotics in a prebiotic fibre-based matrix. The sugar-free formulation represents a technical advancement in delivering multiple biotic components in a shelf-stable gummy format without refrigeration requirements.
Technical composition
Each 3g mandarin slice-shaped gummy contains 1 billion CFUs of spore-forming Bacillus subtilis (DE111) strain and 34mg of the postbiotic Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BPL1). The gummies feature 60% prebiotic content derived from the company’s patent-pending Gummiceuticals™ delivery system, which utilises plant-based fructooligosaccharides (FOS).
“One of the biggest challenges in incorporating probiotics into the gummy format is their inherent sensitivity to heat. That is why we use dormant spore-forming probiotics that maintain stability under conditions of heat and low pH, rather than using active live ones,” explains Jennifer Toomey, Head of New Product Development for TopGum USA.
Formulation strategy
The use of chicory root fibre as one of the key ingredients enables the product to maintain low sugar/sugar-free health claims while providing functional prebiotic benefits. This approach addresses the technical challenge of delivering viable probiotics in a gummy format without requiring cold chain distribution.
“Unique to TopGum’s synbiotic gummy is that it does not need added prebiotic fibre or sugar, since these are naturally present in our proprietary Gummiceuticals fibre base and act as a direct replacement for sucrose or other fully caloric sugars,” Toomey noted.
Product specifications
The gummies are offered in orange and strawberry flavours, with corresponding natural colours. According to the company, the product complies with multiple dietary requirements, being certified non-GMO, kosher, halal, nut-free, lactose-free, and gluten-free.
Eyal Shohat, CEO of TopGum, said: “One of our key missions at TopGum is to continuously track market trends and scientific advancements to ensure we stay ahead of evolving consumer needs. Gut health has become a key focus for both consumers and supplement brands, driven by growing research on the benefits of pro-, pre-, and postbiotics.”
The synbiotic formulation targets multiple aspects of gut health simultaneously. The prebiotics provide nutritional support for beneficial bacteria, the probiotics introduce beneficial microorganisms to the digestive system, and the postbiotics – metabolites produced from probiotic bacteria – support gut barrier function.
For more information, visit: www.topgummiceuticals.com
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