# Episode #32: Gut-Friendly Wellness Rituals with Cicely Huinink from Blume Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-lab-to-label-the-scientification-of-consumer-brands-6420614/episode-32-gut-friendly-wellness-rituals-with-cicely-huinink-from-blume Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-lab-to-label-the-scientification-of-consumer-brands-6420614/episode-32-gut-friendly-wellness-rituals-with-cicely-huinink-from-blume.md Podcast: [From Lab to Label: The Scientification of Consumer Brands](https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-lab-to-label-the-scientification-of-consumer-brands-6420614) Published: 2025-07-30T01:59:59+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citruslabs/episodes/Episode-32-Gut-Friendly-Wellness-Rituals-with-Cicely-Huinink-from-Blume-e36774o Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/de83c94c/podcast/play/106191448/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-30%2F404796182-44100-2-b7f7bdaf190a4.m4a Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/from-lab-to-label-the-scientification-of-consumer-brands-6420614/episodes/episode-32-gut-friendly-wellness-rituals-with-cicely-huinink-from-blume Duration seconds: 2449 ## Resource In this episode, Susanne chats with Cicely Huinink, Product Development and QA Lead at Blume, the Canadian wellness brand shaking up the beverage world with functional drinks made from organic superfoods. Cicely takes us behind the scenes of her journey from studying nutraceutical sciences to crafting science-backed, feel-good blends that people actually love to drink. Today, she leads everything from ingredient sourcing to regulatory compliance, all with a focus on integrity and transparency! What’s covered in this episode: How Blume balances trend forecasting with scientific rigor to create products that stand the test of time. Why their gut-friendly hydration line, SuperBelly, fills a critical gap in the wellness market. The surprising clinical results Blume saw after running a Citruslabs study on SuperBelly. Cicely’s take on buzzy ingredients like reishi and ashwagandha, and how to tell if they’re worth the hype. Nutrition myths she wishes people would stop believing, including the truth about carbs, eggs, and soy. Tune in to learn how Cicely and the Blume team are reshaping the wellness aisle with products that are kind, credible, and grounded in whole food science! About Blume Blume is creating a kinder, more inclusive wellness space with functional, plant-based blends that make daily rituals easy and enjoyable. Founded by Karen Danudjaja, they believe that small habits lead to lasting change, and that progress always matters more than perfection. Rooted in superfoods and backed by expert-reviewed formulations, Blume’s products are simple, effective, and always delicious. As a plastic-neutral company, Blume is committed to doing good for people and the planet, redefining wellness with kindness at the core! Get in Touch Visit Blume’ website: https://itsblume.com/… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/from-lab-to-label-the-scientification-of-consumer-brands-6420614/episodes/episode-32-gut-friendly-wellness-rituals-with-cicely-huinink-from-blume/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-lab-to-label-the-scientification-of-consumer-brands-6420614/episode-32-gut-friendly-wellness-rituals-with-cicely-huinink-from-blume.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.