Ora-biotics offers an ultra-targeted, prebiotic fiber ingredient derived from an upcycled natural food source, designed to support weight management and blood glucose control. The ingredient is sensory-neutral, stable in acidic beverages, and effective at an ultra-low dose, fitting into a single capsule. It specifically feeds a keystone gut microbe species, enabling metabolic health claims without the bloat or taste issues of traditional fibers.
Funding
$2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Most Americans are deficient in fiber, yet conventional prebiotics and fibers are difficult to incorporate into popular product formats due to their bulky nature, unpleasant taste, tendency to cause gut discomfort, and instability. This forces formulators to choose between creating a palatable product and delivering relevant, clinically backed metabolic health benefits.
Solution
Ora-biotics provides a structurally unique, ultra-targeted prebiotic fiber derived from a natural, upcycled food source. The ingredient is designed to be invisible in formulations, offering a sensory-neutral profile and 100% stability even in acidic beverages, while requiring an ultra-low dose that fits into a single capsule. It consistently feeds a keystone species of beneficial gut microbes, which supports weight management and blood glucose control. This approach allows brands to develop tasty, consumer-relevant products with credible metabolic health claims, avoiding the bloat and taste issues typically associated with fiber.
Target Audience
Primary customers are food and beverage brands, as well as dietary supplement manufacturers, seeking to formulate products with clinically backed metabolic health benefits without compromising on taste, texture, or consumer comfort.
Features
- Ultra-low dose formulation that fits into a single capsule or acidic beverage
- Sensory-neutral and 100% stable, ensuring no impact on flavor or product integrity
- Structurally unique prebiotic that specifically and consistently feeds a keystone gut microbe species
- Upcycled from a natural food source recognized by consumers, supporting sustainability
- High consumer tolerance with no bloating, enabling claims for weight management and blood glucose control
- Ambient shelf-life stability for storage and shipping, simplifying supply chain logistics