Citrus Fiber Turns Liquids into Free-Flowing Powders
Citri-Fi® citrus fiber contains high surface area which makes it an excellent plating agent to create free-flowing powders. Now, difficult-to-use liquids like oils and semi-solid fats convert into easy-to-use powders.
High Oil Load: Free-flowing Powders
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.
Added Functionality: Emulsification and Stability
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.
Cleaner Food Labels Using Citrus Fiber
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.
In the end, Citri-Fi citrus fiber provides the following benefits when turning difficult-to-use liquids into flow-able powders:
- Emulsification
- High oil load (+25%)
- Improved mouthfeel
- Stability
- Texture
- Water and oil binding
| Oil/Fat Types | Citri-Fi Product | Oil Load Levels | Suggested Citri-Fi Usage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioactives | 100M40 | 15-25% | 75% - 85% |
| Essential Oils | 100M40 | 15-25% | 75% - 85% |
| Liquid/Solid Fats | 100M40 | 15-25% | 75% - 85% |
| Water-soluble | 100M40 | 15-50% | 75% - 85% |
