2025

NZFOS+ ———— A Natural Prebiotic Innovation for Gut Health

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Yacon New Zealand Ltd

Category

Outstanding Healthcare Achievements - Outstanding Hybrid Offering

Client's Name

Yacon New Zealand Ltd

Country / Region

New Zealand

NZFOS+ is a pioneering prebiotic supplement developed by Yacon New Zealand Ltd, rooted in the belief that digestive health is best supported not by isolated compounds, but by natural synergistic matrices that work at a systems level.



Formulated from high-concentration whole-plant yacon extract, NZFOS+ retains a naturally occurring balance of fructooligosaccharides (FOS), polyphenols, flavonoids, and chlorogenic acid — a comprehensive, food-based nutrient complex. This combination supports gut flora, immune health, and metabolic function holistically.



Unlike most prebiotics that focus solely on FOS extraction or fiber content, NZFOS+ is based on a proprietary theory of “system-level gut support,” where multiple bioactive compounds work together to modulate the gut microbiome gently and effectively. This theory is reflected not just in our formulation, but in every step — from soil to science to sachet.



The Snap Pak™ delivery format — a hygienic, single-serve, shelf-stable sachet — represents an innovation in usability. It eliminates the need for capsules, spoons, or refrigeration, making it an ideal solution for busy professionals, elderly consumers, and those with sensitive digestive systems.



NZFOS+ also embodies a hybrid innovation philosophy: combining ancient botanical knowledge (from the Andean yacon plant) with modern nutritional science and human-centered design. The plant is cultivated using sustainable practices in New Zealand and processed via advanced methods to ensure consistency and purity.



This is more than a supplement. It is a new category of functional gut support — a comprehensive ecosystem solution powered by nature, validated by science, and proven through growing user feedback.



In a landscape dominated by reductionist health solutions, NZFOS+ offers an integrative alternative: a whole-food matrix that interacts dynamically with the microbiome, reflecting a deeper respect for how the human body truly works.

Credits

Former Director & International Science Advisor, AgResearch (NZ Crown Research Institute)
Dr. Robert Welch (deceased)
Professor of Nutrition, Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Prof. Elaine Rush
Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences – Microbiology Research Institute
Researcher Xin Wang
Senior Researcher in Nutrition and Public Health, AUT
Dr. Mary Yan
Institutional Collaborator
Auckland University of Technology
Research Partner in Functional Recovery & Oncology Microbiota
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
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