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Saara Labs Building circular, science-backed nutraceuticals from origin.

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SaaraLabs (Pvt) Ltd is a women-led nutraceutical innovation company based in rural Kosgoda, Sri Lanka, and a wholly owned subsidiary of SDS Spices, a multi-generation exporter deeply embedded in agricultural supply chains. SaaraLabs was created to unlock significantly greater value from under-utilised botanical resources by transforming them into science-backed, market-ready wellness products.

The company has developed a proprietary, water-based, solvent-free extraction platform that maximises bioactive yield while reducing chemical inputs, waste, and energy intensity. By operating close to source, SaaraLabs converts low-value raw materials into high-value functional ingredients and finished products, enabling a shift away from commodity-driven exports toward scalable, circular manufacturing at origin.

Through the integration of applied research, clinical validation, and scalable production, SaaraLabs demonstrates strong potential to build a differentiated nutraceutical platform

Sectors Food and beverage, Food production, Specialty retail
Location Colombo, Sri Lanka
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