Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber/ Fibre Provides High Water Holding and Emulsification to Food Products

BLOG: Top 5 Most Read Fiberstar Editorial Posts in 2019

Fiberstar continues to broadcast top line information about Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber and how this functional fiber fits the market need. As a result, the top 5 topics below highlight the key interests. However, though these may be the top 5, our article archives capture topics ranging from food applications to ingredient functionality.  Please check out the other archived articles about natural citrus fiber HERE: 

1.  Citri-Fi 100 Natural Citrus Fiber Clean Label Gelling Pectin Replacement

This natural citrus fiber contains native pectin content which can be activated in low pH and high Brix conditions. As a result, using Citri-Fi in fruit prep bakery fillings improves the texture and quality. Also, it may prevent blow-out in enrobed bakery items.

2.  BLOG: The Magic of Turning Liquid Oils into Natural Flowable Powders

Liquid oils can be difficult to handle due to their consistency and shelf-life. Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber contains high surface area which binds high amounts of oil and water. As a result, this natural ingredient binds oil to create a flowable powder. Additional benefits include using the plated oil in applications such as beverages or sauces to improve texture and stability.

3. Fiberstar Introduces Natural Clean Label Citri-Fi to Replace Phosphate in Meat and Poultry

Due to the natural and clean label movements, phosphate fell out of favor in several food products. For instance, in meats, natural ingredients like Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber replaces phosphate in conjunction with either rice starch and/or carrageenan to produce high yields and reduce purge.

4. Fiberstar Unlocks the Science Behind Clean Label Emulsification in Food

One of the key attributes that sets Citri-Fi citrus fiber apart from other citrus fibers is the natural emulsification properties. Due to Citri-Fi's composition of soluble and insoluble fiber, this functional ingredient binds oil and water and locks it in. In 2019, clean emulsification hit the charts as one of the key benefits manufacturers sought out to improve their label declarations.

5.  BLOG: Breaking the Myths about Fibers

Not all fibers are created the same. This also includes citrus fibers. Learn more about how Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber provides higher functionality which improves a variety of food applications in the food and beverage market.