70% of our immune system is located in our gut yet studies show that nearly half of low-income South African adults’ diet comes from ultra-processed products containing very little to no microbiomes – the very thing responsible for the health of humans, animals and the planet aiding in immune defence, boosting immune systems, detoxifying and protecting gut health. for gut health. Considering the powerful link between our gut health and our diet is, we have to ask ourselves, are food producers doing enough to support this critical food function – placing microbiomes front and centre and educating consumers around the importance of gut health?