Dry Blend Solutions

Citrus Fiber Creates Free-Flowing Powders

Citri-Fi® citrus fiber contains high surface area which makes it an excellent clean label flow agent, dry plating agent, and anti-caking agent to create free-flowing powders. Now, difficult-to-use liquids like oils and semi-solid fats convert into easy-to-use powders.

Dry Plating: Flowability Enhancer

This natural citrus fiber's high surface area allows large amounts of oil to get trapped inside its fibrous matrix. Additionally, depending on the oil type, Citri-Fi dry plates to achieve over 25% oil load. As a result, this loading capacity allows more liquid to become free-flowing powder. For instance, Citri-Fi turns liquids such as bioactives, essential oils and other viscous plant extracts into flow-able powders.

Also, once plated, the free-flowing powders can be used in a variety of applications including beverages, sauces, bakery and meats. And Citri-Fi continues to provide additional benefits when used in an application which sets itself apart from other food ingredients in the market. For instance, this natural citrus fiber stabilizes the oil and provides mouthfeel and clouding in beverages. And in marinade injected poultry, Citri-Fi significantly increases yields while reduces purge and improves juiciness.

Since Citri-Fi's labeling options include citrus fiber, dried citrus pulp or citrus flour, this natural ingredient serves as an excellent alternative to other carriers like maltodextrin. Consequently, Citri-Fi's labeling resonates well in the clean label and natural food markets. And this natural ingredient is a great alternative to costly encapsulated products which require complex processes and infrastructure.

Clean Label Flow Agent for Dry Blends

Citri-Fi citrus fiber can be used to replace other flow agents like rice fiber, rice concentrate or rice hulls while still preserving the flowability benefits. This clean label flow aid's fibrous composition coats the particles to prevent sticking which improves handling during the manufacturing process. The certified organic Citri-Fi 400 series can Applications include seasonings, spice blends, salt, fruit powders or any powders that are hygroscopic by nature.

Natural Anti-caking Agent

In addition to being an excellent free-flowing agent, Citri-Fi can also be used as a clean label anti-caking agent. This flowability enhancer prevents the powder from clumping and hardening as a result improving shelf-life. Examples here include using Citri-Fi citrus fiber to coat gummies to prevent sticking over shelf-life. Other benefits include: