Citri-Fi Natural Citrus Fiber
Citri-Fi is a clean label and natural citrus fiber that provides multiple functionalities that can be used to improve product texture, nutrition, costs and labeling.
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Key Differentiating Features
- High water holding capacity
- Emulsification properties
- Gelling properties in low pH/high Brix conditions
- Heat and pH stability
- Freeze/thaw Stability
- Replacement for chemical or synthetic ingredients
Key Attributes
- Natural | Clean Label
- Plant-based
- Vegan | Vegetarian
- Non-allergenic | Gluten-free
- USDA Certified Organic Available
- Non-GMO Project Certified
Citri-Fi Functional Benefits in Food Applications
View all of Citri-Fi Food Applications here.
| Food Applications | Functional Benefits |
|---|---|
| Bakery | • Improved Freshness over Time • Moisture Retention • Egg Reduction • Oil Reduction • Improved Gluten-free Products • Natural Emulsifier |
| Beverages | • Emulsification Stabilization • Gum Replacement • Thickener • Clouding Agent • Tomato Paste Extender |
| Dressings & Sauces | • Thickener • Emulsification • Stabilization • Gum & Starch Replacement • Mouthfeel • Pulp Extension • Tomato Paste Extender |
| Dairy | • Reduced Syneresis • Stabilization • Emulsification • Thickener |
| Dairy Alternatives | • Emulsification • High Process Stability • Reduced Syneresis • Freeze/thaw Stability • Full Body Mouthfeel & Texture |
| Food Applications | Functional Benefits |
|---|---|
| Frozen Foods | • Stabilization • Fat Reduction • Ice Crystal Reduction |
| Meat Substitutes | • Emulsification • Juiciness & Succulence • Meat-like Texture • Binding |
| Pet Food & Treats | • Strengthening • Binding • Reduced Stickiness • Improved Flowability • Texturizer • Moisture Retention |
| Plating | • Up to 30% Oil Load • Flowable Powders • Functionality in Final Food |
| Processed Meats | • Yield Improvement • Purge Reduction • Phosphate Replacement • Juiciness |
Cleaning up Your Labels with Citrus Fiber
Citri-Fi natural citrus fiber is commonly used to replace or reduce ingredients that may not be considered clean label or natural. Depending on the food application, this citrus fiber powder can replace specific ingredients while maintaining superior quality.
| Ingredient Categories | Hydrocolloids | Chemical-based | Health & Wellness | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Categories | Starches | Gums | Carrageenan | Pectin | Stabilizers | Emulsifiers | Phosphates | Silicates | Wheat Gluten | Egg Reduction | Fat/Oils |
| Bakery | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | ||||
| Beverages | O | O | O | O | O | ||||||
| Confection | O | ||||||||||
| Dairy | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | ||||
| Dairy Alternatives | O | O | O | ||||||||
| Dressings/Sauces | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | ||||
| Meat Substitutes | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | ||||
| Plating | O | O | O | O | |||||||
| Processed Meats | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
