AI-Powered Partnership to Transform Gut Health Ingredients

Ingredion has entered a strategic collaboration with biotech firms to accelerate innovation in functional foods. Partnering with Holobiome and Shiru, the initiative focuses on creating advanced gut-health ingredients using artificial intelligence and microbiome science. The goal is to move beyond traditional digestive aids and develop targeted, fiber-based solutions.

Through Shiru’s AI-driven “Flourish” platform, researchers will analyze extensive plant protein and fiber data to identify compounds with specific health benefits. Holobiome will validate these findings biologically, ensuring the ingredients effectively nourish beneficial gut bacteria and potentially influence areas like the gut-brain connection.

This move reflects Ingredion’s shift toward high-value, bioactive products beyond its traditional offerings. The initial focus is on precision prebiotics—customized fibers designed to support specific microbial strains.

Alongside health benefits, the partnership prioritizes sustainability by identifying resource-efficient plant-based ingredients, aligning with evolving consumer demand for functional, eco-friendly nutrition solutions.

09-06-2026