Technology

Xylitol Technology: From Corn Cob to Bio-Based Molecule

Our technology combines biotechnology, extraction science, and agricultural resource utilization to convert renewable biomass into sustainable molecular and ingredient pathways. Our primary feedstock is non-GMO corn cob hemicellulose — an agricultural residue naturally rich in xylan and sourced from India-grown farms.

Currently in technology development stage, the company is focused on research-oriented process innovation for scalable, environmentally responsible bio-based ingredient production.

Technology Areas

Research-Led Approaches to Resource-Efficient Processing

At XiliHerb, sustainable extraction is viewed as more than a manufacturing step — it is a foundational design philosophy.

We are exploring process pathways that emphasize resource efficiency, renewable feedstocks, and responsible utilization of agricultural biomass — understanding how naturally occurring compounds can be developed through scientifically grounded, sustainability-oriented extraction methodologies.

Renewable feedstock

Non-GMO corn cob residues — a crop byproduct with no competing use.

Enzymatic hydrolysis

Breaks xylan polysaccharides into fermentable xylose without strong acids.

Solvent recovery

Process solvents are recovered and recycled within the same batch cycle.

Low energy input

Ambient-temperature bioconversion significantly reduces thermal energy load.

Unlocking Greater Value From Agricultural Biomass

XiliHerb uses agricultural feedstocks such as non-GMO corn cobs as raw material inputs for naturally derived ingredient pathways. Through biomass valorization, agricultural side streams support higher-value molecular applications while encouraging more circular resource utilization models.

40%of corn plantCorn cob represents ~40% of the harvestable plant by dry weight

90%+xylan contentCorn cob hemicellulose is among the richest natural xylan sources

₹0feedstock costAgricultural residue sourced as a byproduct — near-zero raw material cost

Advancing the Future of Sustainable Molecular Systems

Looking ahead, XiliHerb contributes to a new generation of sustainable ingredient and molecular technologies shaped by biotechnology, renewable resources, and advanced process innovation.

XiliHerb is building intelligent and sustainable bioconversion systems that transform agricultural resources into high-value bio-based applications, integrating biotechnology with AI-assisted process optimisation to analyse enzyme activity, feedstock composition, and reaction conditions while accelerating research efficiency and reducing experimental iteration cycles.

Multi-output platform

Same biomass feedstock can yield xylose, arabinoxylan, and lignin derivatives.

Export readiness

Targeting EU and US food-grade certifications for international supply.

FPO integration

Direct sourcing partnerships with farmer producer organisations across Karnataka.

R&D pipeline

Three second-generation extraction protocols currently in lab-scale testing.