Citrus Fiber Benefits in Pet Food & Pet Treats
Citri-Fi® citrus fiber provides high water-holding capacity and emulsification properties which are essential in creating high quality pet food and pet treats such as kibble, biscuits and injection molded bones.
Strengthening Power in Dry Pet Products
This natural citrus fiber binds oil and water to create a more stable pet product. For instance, Citri-Fi strengthens biscuits to reduce breakage during processing and handling. Also, in injection molded bones, this natural pet ingredient not only enhances strength but also improves mold release. As a matter of fact, this eco-friendly pet ingredient's heat stability makes it ideal for extruded pet products. Citri-Fi is ideal for a variety of products including grain-free dog foods, hypoallergenic pet treats, human-grade pet food, limited ingredient pet foods, raw pet diets, refrigerated dog foods, vegan pet foods and certified organic pet foods.
Natural Emulsification Power of Citrus Fiber
Also, this sustainable pet ingredient provides emulsification properties which are ideal in canned food and semi-moist treats. For example, Citri-Fi binds oil and water to prevent separation in refrigerated pet foods. And, this natural citrus fiber retains moisture to create a meatier semi-moist pet treats.
Clean Label Pet Food Ingredient
Citri-Fi cleans up food labeling since its label declaration options include citrus fiber, dried citrus pulp or citrus flour. Hence, all these terms resonate well in the clean label food markets. Citri-Fi citrus fiber provides the following benefits in foods such as biscuits, canned pet food or wet pet food, refrigerated pet food, injection molded bones, pet snacks and semi-moist treats
- Binding
- Emulsification
- Meat-like texture
- Moisture retention
- Strengthening
- Stability
- Syneresis control
| Food Application | Citri-Fi Product | Target Benefits | Recommended Usage Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuits | 100FG, 100M40 | • Oil & Fat Binding • Strength • Yield Improvement | 0.20% - 1.50% |
| Canned | 100FG | • Meat-like Texture • Syneresis Control • Water Binding | 0.20% - 1.00% |
| Fresh/Raw/Chubs | 100FG | • Emulsification • Water Binding | 0.20% - 1.00% |
| Injection Molded | 100 | • Extended Chew Time • Improved Flowability • Mold Release • Strength | 0.20% - 1.00% |
| Purees | 100FG | • Thickening • Water Binding | 1.00% - 1.50% |
| Semi-moist | 100FG | • Meat-like Texture • Moisture Retention | 0.20% - 1.00% |
