Beverage and Drinks

Citrus Fiber Benefits in Beverage and Drinks

Emulsification, Stabilization and Pulp Reduction in Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Beverages

Citri-Fi® citrus fiber provides emulsification and viscosity modifier properties due to its sustainable process and composition. For instance, this beverage ingredient solution is heat stable and low pH stable. And Citri-Fi provides clouding and body to improve mouthfeel and texture of RTD beverages.

Gum Arabic Substitute for Beverages

Recently, Fiberstar launched a new citrus fiber, Citri-Fi Pro, which is used to "build better emulsions". This innovative new technology can replace up to 75% of gum arabic or modified food starch while providing stability, high quality and significant cost savings in a variety of beverages including carbonated soft drinks, functional beverages, sports drinks, energy drinks and flavored sparkling waters.

Pulp Enhancer & Tomato Paste Extender

In addition to quality, Citri-Fi can extend fruit, vegetable pulp or tomato paste to provide cost savings in certain refreshments. This natural citrus fiber creates that full body and pulpy mouthfeel that consumers expect. This is key in smoothies, yogurt-based beverages and pulpy drinks.

Clean Label Beverages

Also, this clean label beverage ingredient can replace or extend certain gums, carrageenan, starches and other stabilizers to improve the food product labeling. At the same time, this citrus fiber improves the texture, nutrition and quality of beverages. Citri-Fi's labeling options include citrus fiber, citrus flour or dried citrus pulp. Hence, this labeling resonates well in the clean label and natural drinkable markets. As a matter of fact, citrus fiber is recognized by consumers. Therefore, this is an ideal clean label fiber for fruit-based drinks.

Ultimately, this beverage ingredient solution provides the following benefits in a variety of products such as acidified protein drinks, fruit juice, cultured drinkable yogurt, instant protein beverages, dairy alternatives, ready-to-drink beverages, smoothies and vegetable-based drinks: