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GREAT TASTING REDUCED FAT TORTILLAS USING CITRI-FI®


With comparable or improved eating qualities compared to full fat products

Citri-Fi®: Best results at 0.125* times the amount of oil replaced

Water: Best results at 7* times the weight of Citri-Fi®

Example Formulas
Item Name
Control
50% Reduced Shortening
 
Flour
 
100
 
100
 
Water
 
62
 
62
 
Shortening
 
14
 
7
 
Salt
 
2
 
2
 
Baking Powder
 
1.5
 
1.5
 
Calcium Propionate
 

0.2

 
0.2
 
Citri-Fi 100
 
0
 
0.875
 
Water Additional
 
0
 
6.125
Control Reduced Fat  
Control

15% fewer calories
50% fewer calories from fat
50% less total fat
50% less saturated fat
50% less trans fat
 

Bowl costs:
•Control: $0.094 / lb
•Reduced fat: $0.088 / lb

Procedure:

Citri-Fi should be premixed with the formula flour before it is introduced to liquids.