Target Bio-Lock®  – 97% Retention of Nutritional Value

Once our fruit gets to us, our Target BioLock® freeze drying process transforms our ugly  fruit into a shelf-stable powder that is not only delicious but suitable for all formulations! Our IP approach is particularly gentle because it operates at low temperatures, which limits degradation of heat- or oxygen-sensitive nutrients and preserves vitamins, phenolic compounds, antioxidants, and active ingredients far better than traditional drying techniques (which commonly use higher temperatures for a longer time). The freeze drying process carefully manages temperature—raising it in stages during secondary drying—to not only precisely control the extraction of bound water while retaining the natural structure and integrity of the food but also concentrating the bioactives present.

Not only does Target BioLock preserve the bioactives present, it actually concentrates them.

**Bubble up to 2800% increase in bioactivity through Target BioLock (or 10 times concentration)

^This is what allows us to have much lower dosages than a fruit weight allowing for ease of formulation!

Our dosages range from 25mg to 600mg. This bioactive concentration through freeze-drying allows us to deliver the same health benefits in a more convenient and condensed manner suitable for wide-ranging formulation formats such as:

• Chewables
• Capsules
• Jellies/Gummies
• Functional Food Forms
• Beverages

Target Bio-Lock’s intellectual property revolves around methodical control of drying cycles and the use of precision temperature programs optimized for maximum nutrient retention and minimal physical product change. The unique aspects include:

• Customizable temperature and vacuum cycles tailored for different ingredients, ensuring each product’s key nutritional values are locked in during the harshest stages of dehydration.
• The technology is capable of preserving porous structures and delicate bioactive molecules by preventing the collapse, shrinkage, and oxidation, which are common in conventional drying.
• Automated user interfaces for precise process regulation, further reducing human error and ensuring consistent nutrient lock-in with every batch.

What do we see when we compare to commercial freeze drying?

Target Biolocks produces freeze dried powders are higher nutrient values.

Three samples of freeze dried kiwifruit powder were sourced from China from different distributors. All three samples were expected to be of similar quality to Actazin. Results showed little to no dietary fibre or any actinidin testing, indicating that the freeze drying processes they underwent inactivated the enzymes and altered the composition.

Target Biolock produces higher bioavailability products compared to Spray Drying.

Key Differences:

1. Structural Differences:
   • Freeze-dried: Highly porous (>50%), sponge-like, irregular, amorphous with 8-13 m²/g surface area
   • Spray-dried: Dense, smooth, spherical with surface crusting and much lower porosity
2. Enzyme Accessibility:
   • Porous structure allows complete penetration throughout the particle
   • Smooth spherical surfaces limit access to only the exterior
3. Microbial Access:
   • Open pore network (1-10 μm) allows bacterial colonization
   • Dense spray-dried particles resist microbial penetration
4. Bioavailability Outcomes:
   • Higher yields (83-89% vs 54-58%)
   • Better encapsulation efficiency (>90%)
   • Enhanced bioaccessibility during digestion
   • Better preservation of heat-sensitive compounds

Target BioLock has been designed to protect bioactives, where as “Food Grade” Kiwifruit powder often has none of the bioactives.

Such innovations make Bio-Lock freeze drying well-suited for premium food, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals—offering enhanced taste, texture, and nutritional content.

In summary, Target Bio-Lock freeze drying leverages a slow, controlled, and gentle process with unique process IP to reliably maximise the retention of nutrients, structural integrity, and product quality in every batch.