Citrus Fiber in Plant-based Meats
Citri-Fi® citrus fiber ingredients provide high water holding and oil binding and added texture in meat substitutes like meat-free patties, veggie hotdogs, vegetarian sausage links, faux chicken nuggets and fish analogues.
NEW Citri-Fi TX Texturizing Citrus Fiber!!!!
Clean Label Solutions for Meat Alternatives
Citri-Fi TX is a new, larger granule citrus fiber texturizer that provides a variety of benefits to meat alternatives including meat-like texture and appearance, firmness and binding. For instance, Citri-Fi TX keeps the meat substitutes formulation bound during food processing, handling and storage. As a result, this natural citrus fiber texturizer can replace other binders such as gluten. This is essential for allergen-free meat analogue formulations. In addition to the cold binding, Citri-Fi TX creates a meatier texture simulating animal meat which consumers expect.
Also, Citri-Fi citrus fiber creates clean label meat substitutes. When used with potato protein and/or canola protein, Citri-Fi TX can be part of a clean label solution to create products free from methylcellulose. The plant-based proteins provide the thermal gelling (hot binding) while the Citri-Fi TX creates the meaty texture and firmness. Click for more details or contact us at techsupport@fiberstar.net.
Citri-Fi TX is also commonly used with methylcellulose in meat alternative formulations. The citrus fiber enhances the meaty texture and bite.
Hybrid Meats & Animal Meats
Because of the meaty texture, Citri-Fi TX also improves hybrid meat products as well as animal-based meat products. Hybrid meats is a hot new growing area in the food industry. They incorporate both plant-based and animal meat ingredients to create these mixed foods.
Citri-Fi 100 Citrus Fiber: Natural Emulsification & Juiciness
Citrus fiber, specifically the 100 series, creates emulsions which are key to bind water and oil in meat analogues. Because of this, at low usage levels, Citri-Fi improves the plant-based meat’s texture, juiciness, succulence and overall eating experience. And because Citri-Fi’s labeling options include citrus fiber, dried citrus pulp or citrus flour, this natural ingredient resonates well in the clean label and natural markets.
| Food Application | Citri-Fi Product | Target Benefits | Recommended Usage Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat Alternatives | TX | • Allergen-free Formulations • Binding • Methylcellulose-free Formulations • Meat-like Texture • Oil & Water Binding | 1.00% - 4.00% |
| Meat Alternatives | 100FG, 100M40 | • Emulsification • Freeze/thaw Stability • Juiciness & Succulence • Stability | 0.50% - 2.00% |
