Kwd+®

Kwd+® is a high-performance kiwi extract (Actinidia deliciosa) developed to support digestive health and protein absorption through a science-based approach. It is standardized to Aktinnamics®, ensuring a defined level of proteolytic activity (>8,000 proteolytic activity/g) and ≥0.15% vitamin C by HPLC. This standardization guarantees a consistent composition and reliable batch-to-batch reproducibility. Kwd+® concentrates the natural proteolytic power of kiwi, particularly through actinidin, an enzyme that helps break down dietary proteins and improve their digestion and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Its mechanism of action is based on enhancing protein hydrolysis in the stomach alongside digestive enzymes such as pepsin, leading to a higher availability of amino acids for absorption. Kwd+® has been developed to support multiple target populations, including sports nutrition, ageing populations, and plant-based consumers, where efficient protein utilization is key. Its proprietary technology increases actinidin concentration up to five times compared to fresh kiwi, delivering high activity at low doses. Easy to formulate across different formats, Kwd+® enables the development of differentiated solutions in digestive health and protein nutrition, a category increasingly driven by active lifestyles and ageing populations. A kiwi extract designed for brands looking to enhance protein utilization and digestive efficiency with a science-based approach.