Exhibiting at Fi South America 2025

Gansu Lircon Biological Co., Ltd is a high-tech enterprise based in Gansu Province, China, specializing in the production and export of inulin and fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) products derived from Jerusalem artichoke. With advanced manufacturing infrastructure and a strong commitment to natural, functional ingredients, the company serves a growing international market across food, health, and feed sectors.

Brief History

Founded in 2020, Gansu Lircon Biological Co., Ltd was established in the resource-rich Pingchuan District of Baiyin City, leveraging abundant local cultivation of Jerusalem artichoke. In just a few years, the company has developed into a significant producer of organic inulin and FOS in China, exporting its products to over 20 countries worldwide.

Core Business

The company’s core focus is on the extraction, purification, and industrial-scale production of dietary fibers and prebiotics. Using Jerusalem artichoke as the raw material, Gansu Lircon develops ingredient solutions for food, beverage, supplement, and animal feed industries.

Product and Service Offerings

Functional Ingredients

• Organic Inulin

  • Extracted from Jerusalem artichoke
  • Certified organic; soluble dietary fiber
  • Used in dairy, bakery, nutritional supplements, and beverages

• Inulin Syrup

  • High-solubility liquid form; applicable in sweetened beverages and sauces

• Feed-Grade Inulin

  • Tailored for livestock and aquaculture; improves gut microbiota

• Fructo-Oligosaccharides (FOS)

  • Prebiotic fibers supporting digestive and immune health

• Concentrated Jerusalem Artichoke Juice

  • Natural sweetener and fiber-rich base for food processors

These products are 100% plant-based, non-GMO, gluten-free, and functionally aligned with clean-label and gut-health-focused product formulations.

Specialization and USP

Gansu Lircon stands out for:

• Exclusive focus on Jerusalem artichoke-derived inulin and FOS
• Location-based advantage in raw material sourcing and traceability
• Environmentally friendly enzymatic extraction technologies
• In-house capacity to offer customized purity, particle size, and packaging

Its specialization allows for optimal consistency, prebiotic effect, and solubility across food-grade and feed-grade applications.

Financials

• Estimated Annual Revenue: USD 2.5–3 million (Alibaba-verified)
• Annual Export Sales: Accounts for 65–70% of total revenue
• Factory Size: Approximately 41,408 square meters
• Number of Employees: 80+

The company has shown year-over-year revenue growth driven by increasing global demand for natural prebiotics and dietary fiber ingredients.

Shipment & Trade Activity

• Production Capacity:

  • 3,000 metric tons of inulin per year
  • 1,000 metric tons of fructo-oligosaccharides

• Export Markets:

  • Over 20 countries, including the USA, Germany, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea

• Shipping Formats:

  • 25kg kraft paper bags (powder)
  • 1000L IBC tanks (syrup)
  • Feed-grade bulk packaging options

• Main buyers include health food brands, fiber supplement producers, animal feed manufacturers, and private label ingredient distributors.

Target Market

• Functional food and beverage brands focused on digestive wellness
• Nutraceutical companies offering fiber supplements
• Dairy and plant-based food producers
• Animal feed manufacturers incorporating gut-health enhancers
• Private label suppliers needing clean-label fibers and prebiotics

Capabilities

• Full in-house processing line: from raw material cleaning to final packaging
• Advanced extraction and filtration technologies
• On-site quality inspection lab with HPLC, moisture analysis, and microbial testing
• Ability to customize:
  • Inulin purity (≥85%, ≥90%)
  • Particle size (fine powder, granule)
  • Packaging format (bulk, retail-ready)

Certifications and Compliance

• Organic Certified
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management
• HACCP
• Halal Certified
• Compliant with China GB Standards, and meets export requirements for EU, US, and Japan

Customer Testimonials

"Gansu Lircon's inulin has helped us significantly improve our clean-label beverage line with superior solubility and prebiotic function."
— Product Development Director, Beverage Manufacturer, Germany

"Their consistency and responsiveness make them a great partner for our dietary fiber supplement business."
— CEO, Health Food Brand, USA

Major Achievements

• Reached export distribution in 20+ countries within 3 years of inception
• Recognized as a high-tech growth enterprise in Gansu Province
• Participated in Fi South America 2025 and other major ingredient trade fairs
• Developed proprietary enzymatic extraction process for enhanced yield and purity
• Scaling up production with plans for new facility expansion by 2026