Functional ingredients feature in new product releases

Fruity coconut lollies

FUNDAY Natural Sweets has teamed up with Raw C to launch a limited-edition range of Raw C-inspired Fruity Coconut Water Gummies in Australia. The gummies are a blend of watermelon and pineapple flavours infused with real coconut water. With no sugar added and no sugar alcohols, these soft and sweet lollies have only 3.4 g of sugar and 94 calories per 50 g pack.

Fundaysweets.com

Microbial protein dog treats

Gut-friendly treats for dogs showcase an innovation for replacing meat protein with protein fermented from microbes. British animal-free pet food brand THE PACK and German biotech startup MicroHarvest have launched the microbial protein dog treat in the UK market. The plant-based, oven-baked Gut Bites are designed to be suitable for dogs with sensitivities and intolerances.

microharvest.com

Functional snacking

Australian Indigenous-owned food innovators Cooee Cookies has joined forces with Health Food Symmetry (HFS), creator of the PhytoBiome sugarcane-derived, whole-plant prebiotic. Under the agreement, Cooee Cookies will create a new range of its allergen-free, plant-based cookies integrating the PhytoBiome product, which has been developed to enhance gut health. The cookies will also feature Australian native botanicals including Kakadu plum, wattleseed, lemon myrtle and finger lime, known for their antioxidant and therapeutic properties.

www.hfsym.com.au

Functional hydration

Liquid I.V. has expanded its portfolio to include a sugar-free electrolyte beverage formulation called Sugar-Free Hydration Multiplier. The formulation includes a blend of amino acids, four essential vitamins (B3, B5, B12 and C) and minerals, as well as key electrolytes sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. With no artificial flavours or colours, the formulation comes in an easy-to-open package with two flavours available.

www.liquid-iv.com.au