Sustainably Produced & Environmentally Friendly

Citri-Fi® citrus fiber is produced sustainably from byproduct of the citrus juicing process. This upcycled fiber is created using a process free from chemical modifications which is environmentally friendly. As a result, the process opens up the fiber to produce high surface area. Because of this, the fiber contains high water holding-capacity and emulsification properties. And due to the native intact pectin content, this clean label food ingredient provides gelling properties at high Brix and low pH conditions. Ultimately, the process itself reuses the little water it utilizes to create the natural citrus fiber.

Citrus Fiber Benefits in Food & Beverages

This fiber-based byproduct provides multiple benefits in a variety of food products. For instance, Citri-Fi improves freshness over time in baked goods due to the moisture retention. In dairy alternatives, this natural texturant creates a full body mouthfeel and stability. And in sauces, Citri-Fi creates more natural textures. Also, in meat substitutions, this clean label ingredient creates meat-like textures, binding and juiciness. Additional foods products where Citri-Fi benefits include dairy, frozen foods, pet food and processed meats.

Labeling options include citrus fiber, dried citrus pulp or citrus flour which resonate well in the natural and clean label markets. Because of this, Citri-Fi replaces starches, gums and chemical emulsifiers in certain food and beverage products to clean up labels. Citri-Fi is non-GMO Project certified, allergen-free and gluten-free. Also, this natural citrus fiber has no E-number. These various attributes complement the sustainably produced story Citri-Fi citrus fiber tells. Where other similar fibers are byproduct of the pectin extraction process, Fiberstar takes advantage of its patented technology to create high valued plant-based fiber from byproduct minus the chemical modifications.