Preserve Naturally.
Protect What Matters

Nagardo® provides natural beverage protection compatible with carbonated and still soft drinks, isotonic sports drinks, ready-to-drink teas, non-alcoholic beers, flavoured waters, energy drinks, fruit juices, and kombucha.
Discover How Nagardo Works

Why Nagardo®?

Derived sustainably from natural sources, Nagardo® enables beverage manufacturers to achieve effective microbial protection alongside clean, natural labelling and marketing claims.

Natural Protection

Natural Protection

Nagardo® represents the next generation of natural food protection. Sourced from edible mushrooms, this clean-label solution is effective

Efficient Action

Efficient Action

Nagardo® is 50 x more efficient than chemical preservatives, demonstrating high efficiency against typical spoilage microorganisms such as yeasts, moulds, and bacteria. It works by interacting with the microbial cell membrane to inhibit growth.

Pure Experience

Pure Experience

At recommended concentrations, Nagardo® is taste-neutral and does not affect the colour of beverages. It preserves the intended sensory experience of the final product without interference.

Natural

Natural origin without genetic or chemical modification.

Sensory and Application

No impact on taste or colour; easily implemented in beverage production.

Performance

Strong antimicrobial efficacy and efficiency.

Chemically Stable

Maintains stability during production and heat treatment.

Safety

Completely safe for consumption.

Soluble in Water

Minimal impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About Victus.
Why choose Nagardo® for your beverage?
Nagardo® is a natural antimicrobial from Lanxess crafted to protect beverages from spoilage without relying on synthetic preservatives.
Is Nagardo® natural?
Yes — Nagardo® is derived from an edible mushroom, processed without chemical modification to deliver a clean-label solution.
Which beverages can it be used in?
Nagardo® is suitable for a wide range of non-alcoholic drinks including soft drinks, teas, functional beverages, flavoured waters, and non-alcoholic beer.
Does it affect taste?
No — it provides microbial protection without altering the beverage’s flavour profile.
Where is Nagardo® approved?
Nagardo® holds regulatory approval in Australia, New Zealand, the European Union, the United States, Canada, and several Asia-Pacific markets.