Pure C8 MCT Powder with Acacia Fibres

4. May 2026

Our WITARIX® MCT Powder AC8CN: Pure C8 for targeted ketone body formation

We were represented as exhibitors at Vitafoods Europe 2026 in Barcelona for the second time. Intensive trade fair days with stimulating expert discussions, groundbreaking innovations plus numerous new contacts and inspiration lie behind us. At our fair booth, we placed the focus both on nano-emulsions for advanced delivery systems and our pure WITARIX® MCT Powder AC8CN.

WITARIX® MCT Powder AC8CN is based on 100 per cent pure coconut C8 MCT (tricaprylin). It is emulsified and spray-dried with acacia fibre, a natural, multifunctional source of roughage. The combination is designed for sophisticated nutritional applications and supports quick and lasting ketone body formation. Compared to conventional MCT oils or coconut oil mixtures, pure C8 enables a much more targeted metabolic effect. At the same time, our powder offers a high degree of formulation flexibility for functional foodstuffs, beverages and nutritional supplements.

What makes WITARIX® MCT Powder AC8CN so special?

1. Superior ketogenic performance

  • Scientifically published data shows that pure C8 MCT can achieve a 20-30 per cent higher plasma ketone level compared to 60/40 MCT mixtures or coconut oil.
  • This enhances a quicker entry into ketosis, while at the same time stable energy availability is ensured.
  • Hence the product is particularly suitable for cognitive applications, metabolic concepts and sports nutrition.

2. Targeted Metabolisation

  • C8 MCT is rapidly absorbed and mostly metabolised directly in the liver, where it immediately contributes to the formation of ketone bodies.
  • In contrast to mixed MCT sources, there is no metabolic competition with longer-chain fatty acids; this supports the efficiency of ketogenesis.

3. Clean Label & Natural Carrier

  • Acacia fibre is a vegetable, multifunctional fibre well suited for clean-label formulations.
  • The carrier offers good emulsifying properties, low viscosity and high stability, which means that WITARIX® MCT Powder can be used flexibly in many product types.

4. Additional Benefits of Acacia Fibre

  • Acacia fibre is recognised as a prebiotic fibre; it can support the diversity of the intestinal microbiome and thus intestinal health.
  • It contributes to a pleasant feeling of satiety and supports a stable glycaemic index as it does not contain sugar.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Market Maturity

  • WITARIX® MCT Powder AC8CN meets applicable EU and international requirements regarding foodstuffs.

Diverse possible applications of our WITARIX® MCT Powder AC8CN

Due to its technological properties, the powder can be used flexibly in various types of convenience products. It is suitable for use in functional foods and ketogenic nutritional supplements, for example in ready-to-drink shakes as well as coffee or tea products, just as in muesli mixtures, bars or protein powders.

The powder can be used in pre-workout or recovery formulations in sports or endurance nutrition when a quickly available alternative energy source is needed. Moreover, it is suitable for ketogenic and low-carbohydrate dietary protocols, for instance within the scope of intermittent fasting regimes. In addition, use in the area of medical nutrition is conceivable.

Would you like to convince yourself of our C8 MCT Powder? We will be happy to provide you with further information or your personal sample.

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Robert Radsziwill

Robert is the Business Development Manager for Functional Excipients in the Pharma Division of IOI Oleo GmbH. Prior to this role he held technical and commercial roles focusing raw materials used in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry for 13 years. In each position he leveraged his diploma degree in Business Chemistry earned at Westfälische Wilhelms-University to drive interdisciplinary projects and work as interface between commercial and technical decision makers. Understanding technical, commercial and regulatory drivers from ideation to successful project-completion is key for him. In his free time he enjoys guitar heavy music as well as cooking for and with family and friends.