With rising awareness of health and immunity, consumers are seeking supplements that go beyond basic nutrition. Gummies have become a fun, tasty, and convenient format for incorporating functional ingredients, such as postbiotics. However, most contain sugar not just for sweetness, but also for the gel-like texture, stability, and mouthfeel that define the product.
This formulation addresses these challenges by incorporating LAC-Shield, a clinically supported postbiotic that delivers the immune-supporting benefits of probiotics in a heat- and pH-stable form, making it ideal for use in gummies without compromising taste or processing stability.
Paired with GENU® Pectin type D Slow Set Z, a citrus-derived high-ester pectin, the formulation offers a clean-label, plant-based alternative to gelatin, while ensuring a smooth texture, chewiness, and consistent gel formation. The pectin-based matrix also encapsulates postbiotic compounds and integrates sugar-free sweeteners, ensuring structural integrity, palatability, and consumer appeal.
Hero ingredients
- GENU® Pectin type D Slow Set Z: High-ester citrus pectin, a trusted gelling agent and excellent gelatin alternative for gummies. Enables low-temperature settings, ensures reliable performance, and meets global food safety standards.
- LAC-Shield: Post-biotic derived from Lactobacillus paracasei that supports immune health, offering the benefits of postbiotics in a heat- and pH-stable form that can be easily incorporated into foods
- Orafti® HSI: High soluble Inulin powder from chicory root that enables sugar reduction and fibre enrichment. It helps to reduce 30% less sugar and added nutritional value as fiber & prebiotic
Features and benefits
- Supports gut health and immunity
- Reduces intestinal inflammation naturally
- Sugar-free and vegan-friendly
- Easy to incorporate into daily routine
- Delivers postbiotic benefits without relying on live microorganisms
- Designed for broad compliance and accessibility
- Designed for stability and efficacy in sugar-free products
- Suitable for vegan-friendly applications
Application uses
- Bakery & Sweet Snacks
- Confectionery > Jellies & Gummies
- Special Nutrition