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Only COMET has the patented upcycling technology needed to extract the naturally-occurring fibers found in plants and make them available in functional and soluble powders.
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Dietary fiber isn't a monolith.
The source, type, and even processing of fiber profoundly impact its role, tolerability, and effectiveness within the body.
Many prebiotics only include one type of fiber. At COMET, our approach is different.
Our Arrabina® prebiotic fiber is gently extracted from plants without harsh chemicals, preserving its natural diversity. This includes arabinoxylan, polyphenols, XOS, lignin, and beta-glucan. Arrabina®’s inherent complexity means it interacts uniquely within the gut, supporting a healthier microbiome in ways other fibers often can't.
Arrabina® has been clinically studied to be gentler on the gut, even when consumed multiple times a day, while offering GI and metabolic benefits at a low dose. Real benefits without the bloat.
Arrabina® comes in multiple grades of fully soluble powders that fit into a wide range of formulations without impacting texture or product performance.
Let's move beyond the idea that all fibers are the same and champion science-backed solutions that truly support digestive wellness without compromise. Only COMET’s Arrabina® is Nature’s Best Dietary Fiber, Perfected and easy to add to any food and beverage application.
Key Benefits
Why Arrabina® is Ideal for Mondelez:
- Broad applicability: Versatile across multiple platforms—cookies, bars, cereals, beverages—without compromising formulation integrity.
- Consumer appeal: Fits into the functional-snacking wave; clean label, fiber-forward, health‑focused.
- Operational compatibility: Our ingredient blends into existing Mix, Bake, Extrusion or Formulation lines with no major workflow changes.
- Strategic fit: Supports Mondelez’s SnackFutures agenda, functional-ingredient strategy, and sustainability commitments.'
- Proven environmental impact: According to a third-party-verified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), our upcycled arabinoxylan fiber generates up to 60% fewer greenhouse gas emissions and uses over 80% less land and water compared to conventional sources of dietary fiber.
- Commercial-ready: We have robust manufacturing capacity with over 4M kg/year of scalable, food-grade production available today.
Applications
COMET’s line of Arrabina® dietary fibers was developed to fill the market need for low-dose and clinically-proven dietary fibers that can be used in a wide array of food and beverage applications with no trade-offs in terms of taste or performance.
Arrabina® provides an easy way for brands to expand into the functional foods category, thanks to its ease of use. It is a fully soluble powder with very low viscosity, excellent stability in solution, and heat and pH resistance.
We offer multiple grades of Arrabina®, including Arrabina® L, a light-colored powder with minimal impact on taste or color in applications. Our Arrabina® P is a bolder grade with a higher concentration of naturally occurring polyphenols that complements the natural flavor and color profiles of coffee, tea, and chocolate.
Our application testing demonstrates that our multiple grades of Arrabina® work in a wide range of supplement, food, or beverage applications thanks to its low inclusion rate, superior solubility, and stability in solution.
Product claims include:
· Structure-function Claims: Prebiotic, Blood Glucose Metabolism, Digestive Health, NutraStrong Prebiotic Verified
· Sustainability Claims: Upcycled Certified, Low Carbon Footprint
· Content Claims: Polyphenols, Non-GMO, FDA-Recognized Fiber, Gluten Free, FODMAP Friendly
Upcycling Technology
Our processing technology upcycles residual plant streams into high-value functional fiber, aligning directly with Mondelez’s sustainability goals (net‑zero carbon by 2050, clean-ingredient sourcing, and circular economy priorities).
The proprietary upcycling technology enables the extraction of valuable nutrients from agricultural byproducts, including oat hulls, corn cobs, spent grains, and wheat straw.
By upcycling these underutilized, fiber-rich parts of plants, we can create nutritious and sustainable new ingredients.
More than half of what is being grown on farms never makes its way into our food system. For example, only about one-third of the wheat crop is typically utilized. The other two-thirds is the underutilized wheat straw, which we upcycle to make Arrabina dietary fibers.