Functional ingredients from agri-food by‑products
Shelf-stable dry powder ingredients produced through proprietary biorefining — polyphenol-rich extracts, carotenoids, biofortified compounds and more.
Science-backed ingredients from the circular bioeconomy
PhytoSource® ingredients are derived from UK-sourced agri-food by-products through our proprietary biorefining process. Each ingredient is produced using techniques such as fermentation, enzymatic extraction, encapsulation, spray drying or freeze-drying to create concentrated, shelf-stable powders rich in bioactive compounds.
Unlike synthetic alternatives, our ingredients retain the full complexity of naturally occurring phytochemicals — polyphenols, carotenoids, vitamins and minerals — in forms optimised for bioaccessibility and incorporation into finished products.
Every PhytoSource® ingredient diverts agricultural waste from landfill or incineration, reducing carbon emissions and supporting the transition to a circular bioeconomy.
Current PhytoSource® ingredients
Fermented Beetroot Extract
Polyphenol-rich spray-dried powder from fermented beetroot pomace. Deep purple colour, rich in betalains and phenolic compounds with demonstrated gut health benefits.
Applications: Functional drinks, supplements, capsules, food colouring
Spray-Dried Cantaloupe Extract
Carotenoid-rich powder derived from cantaloupe melon processing by-products. Light golden colour with naturally occurring beta-carotene and antioxidant compounds.
Applications: Functional foods, supplements, anti-inflammatory formulations
Supplement Capsules
PhytoSource® powders encapsulated for the dietary supplement market. Available in beetroot (polyphenol-rich) and cantaloupe (carotenoid-rich) formulations.
Applications: Dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, gut health products
From waste stream to value stream
We work with a wide range of UK-sourced agri-food by-products. Current and pipeline feedstocks include:
Root Vegetables
Beetroot pomace, sugar beet pulp — rich in betalains and polyphenols
Fruit Processing
Cantaloupe, apple pomace, berry waste — carotenoids, flavonoids and vitamins
Brewing & Grains
Brewers’ spent grain — protein, fibre and lignin from the UK’s 500,000+ tonnes annual BSG
Microalgae
Chlorella strains — sustainable carotenoids with lower environmental impact than traditional agriculture
Rigorous scientific standards
ISO 9001:2015
Working towards compliance
HACCP Expertise
In-house food safety plan development and auditing capability
In Vitro Testing
Human digestive models (INFOGEST) for bioaccessibility and bioactivity screening