Carrot RG-I Prebiotic for Canine Gut Health | Precision Pet Food Development
                     Carrot RG-I:
A Prec is ion Prebioti c for Canine Gut Health
In-Vitro Insights & Implications for Pet 
Nutrition
Food Research 
Lab
Introducti on & Background
The gut microbiome is essential for digestion, 
nutrient uptake, immune balance, and gut barrier 
function.
Beneficial gut microbes produce SCFAs essential 
for colon health and metabolism.
Precision prebiotics selectively support microbiota 
to enhance canine gut health.
What i s  B e n i caros  (Carrot  RG-I)?
Ingredient Overview
Benicaros: a structured fiber extracted from 
carrot rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I).
RG-I is a complex pectic polysaccharide with 
selective prebiotic effects.
Unlike simple fibers (e.g., inulin), it targets 
specific beneficial microbes.
Produced from upcycled carrot pomace, aligning 
with sustainability goals.
Study Design & Methodology
In Vitro Evaluation
Samples: Fecal microbiota from 18 healthy 
dogs (small, medium, large breeds).
Treatment groups: 
Benicaros (Carrot RG-
I) Inulin (simple 
prebiotic)
Xanthan (limited 
fermentability)
Outcomes include microbial activity, SCFA levels, 
and species-specific effects.
Key Findings
Higher and more consistent SCFA production.
Selective stimulation of beneficial gut 
microbes.
Reduced variability across different dog 
sizes and breeds.
Implicati ons for Pet Nutrition
Practical Benefits
Predictable prebiotic modulation across 
canine populations
Potential improvement of gut barrier & immune support 
Sustainable ingredient via upcycling of carrot side 
streams Precision tool for next-generation functional pet 
food design
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